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Updated June 4, 2024
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Hotel 21 : A Novel.
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Paper Book
A sharp andwarm-hearted debut novel with an unforgettable protagonist you can't help but root for. Noelle is an efficient, friendly hotel cleaner--a model employee. Or so she'd have you think . . . trouble is, she can't help but take little "souvenirs" from the...
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We could be so good.
Sebastian, Cat
Paper Book
A New York Times Notable Book of 2023 A New York Times Books Review Best Romances of 2023 pick * Apple Books' Best Books of the Month * Amazon Best Books of the Month Editor's Pick, Romance * An NPR "Books We Love" * Library Journal Romance Pick of the Month * LibraryReads Hall of Fame:...
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Love at First Set : A Novel.
Dugan, Jennifer.
Paper Book
Sometimes true love takes a little heavy lifting "The most hilarious disaster bisexuals you'll ever meet." --Dahlia Adler, Buzzfeed Books This irresistible adult debut from beloved YA author Jennifer Dugan is a queer romcom for fans of Delilah Green Doesn't Care...
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After Sappho : A Novel.
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"The first thing we did was change our names. We were going to be Sappho," so begins this intrepid debut novel, centuries after the Greek poet penned her lyric verse. Ignited by the same muse, a myriad of women break from their small, predetermined lives for seemingly disparate paths: in 1892,...
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All the Hidden Paths.
Meadows, Foz
Paper Book
The follow-up to Foz Meadows's A Strange and Stubborn Endurance, All the Hidden Paths is a sultry political & romantic fantasy exploring gender, sexuality, identity, and self-worth. With the plot against them foiled and the city of Qi...
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Big gay wedding.
Lane, Byron, 1978-
Paper Book
Named one of Shondaland and Town & Country's Best Books of May * Named one of Lambda Literary's Most Anticipated LGBTQIA+ Books * Named one of Cosmopolitan's Best Books of 2023 (So Far) An unashamedly proud, loud, and...
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Farrell Covington and the limits of style.
Rudnick, Paul
Paper Book
"A case study in elegant, honest tragicomedy...by the genuinely hilarious Paul Rudnick" (Gary Shteyngart, New York Times bestselling author) that follows the decades-long, rule-breaking romance between the son of one of America's wealthiest families and a middle-class aspiring...
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And then he sang a lullaby.
Somtochukwu, Ani Kayode
Paper Book
Winner of Publishing Triangle's Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction Gold Winner of the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award in Literary Fiction A searingly honest and resonant debut from a Nigerian writer and queer liberation activist, exploring what love...
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Second chances in New Port Stephen
Alexander, T.J.
Paper Book
A trans man returns to his Florida hometown for Christmas after his career goes up in flames, only to cross paths with his high school ex in this charming rom-com about family and second chances from the author of the "delectable" (Time) Chef's Kiss. Eli Ward hasn't...
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For her consideration
Spalding, Amy.
Paper Book
"Pure romance magic." --Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of Love & Other Words "I loved how joyful, how thoughtful, and how real For Her Consideration was." --New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory Perfect...
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Biography of X.
Lacey, Catherine, 1985-
Paper Book
Named one of the Ten Best Books of 2023 by Time (#1), Vulture, and Publishers Weekly, and one of the Best Books of 2023 by The New York Times, the New Yorker, NPR, the Los Angeles Times, Vanity Fair, Esquire, the Chicago...
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Herc : A Novel
Paper Book
A queer revisionist retelling of the story of Hercules, for fans of The Song of Achilles, A Thousand Ships and Ariadne. This should be the story of Hercules: his twelve labours, his endless adventures... everyone's favorite hero, right?
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In Memoriam : A Novel.
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GMA BUZZ PICK * INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLER AND AWARD WINNER * A haunting, virtuosic debut novel about two young men who fall in love during World War I * "Will live in your mind long after you've closed the final pages." --Maggie O'Farrell, best-selling author of Hamnet and The...
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Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out
Love, Ryan.
Paper Book
The feel-good read of 2024. Perfect for fans of Mike Gayle, Beth O'Leary and Alice Oseman's Heartstopper. Selected as one of the Independent's 19 debut authors set to make their mark in 2023 'Gentle, honest and beautifully authentic' Julietta...
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Big swiss.
Beagin, Jen
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER AND CULT FAVORITE Named a Best Book of the Year by the New Yorker, Time, NPR, Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Huffington Post, NBC News, Lit Hub, theSkimm, Condé Nast Traveler, Town & Country, and more!...
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Time to Shine
Paper Book
"Rachel Reid's hockey heroes are sexy, hot, and passionate!" --#1 New York Times bestselling author Lauren Blakely From the USA TODAY bestselling author of the Game Changers series comes a merry and bright hockey romance about finding your place, finding your...
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Interesting Facts about Space : A Novel
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A fast-paced, hilarious, and ultimately hopeful novel for anyone who has ever worried they might be a terrible person--from the bestselling author of Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead. Enid is obsessed with space. She can tell you all about black...
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Blackouts : A Novel
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Winner of the National Book Award Winner of the California Book AwardWinner of Tournament of Books Out in the desert in a place called the Palace, a young man tends to a dying soul, someone he once knew briefly but who has haunted the edges of his...
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Homebodies.
Denton-Hurst, Tembe
Paper Book
"[A] sharp, charming and passionate debut." --New York Times Book Review A Most Anticipated Book of 2023 by Elle, USA Today, Bustle, Ebony, Harper's Bazaar, PopSugar, New York Post, The Skimm, and The Millions. A Best Book of 2023 by Marie Claire, Esquire, Vogue, them,...
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Pomegranate.
Lee, Helen Elaine
Paper Book
"A remarkable feat of literary conjuration." --Jennifer Haigh, nationally bestselling author of Mercy Street The acclaimed author of The Serpent's Gift returns with this gripping and powerful novel of healing, redemption, and love,...
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All the right notes.
Lim, Dominic, 1974-
Paper Book
* Entertainment Weekly: The 27 best new books to take on your 2023 summer vacation * USA Today: 10 swoon-worthy romance books coming out for summer 2023 * BookRiot: 40 of the Most Anticipated Beach Reads of 2023 * Buzzfeed: 25 New and...
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Greta and Valdin : A Novel
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A New York Times Editors' Choice * "A heartfelt portrait of a complex family." --People * "Laugh-out-loud-funny." --Harper's Bazaar * "Quintessential rom-com meets the delicious family sprawl of a Russian classic." --Vanity Fair An irresistible,...
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The adult
Fischer, Bronwyn
Paper Book
An addictively gripping coming-of-age story about an all-consuming, insidious love affair between a college freshman and a mysterious older woman, from an unforgettable new voice in fiction Eighteen-year-old Natalie has just arrived at her first year of...
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The sleeping car porter.
Mayr, Suzette
Paper Book
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD WINNER OF THE 2022 SCOTIABANK GILLER PRIZE WINNER OF THE 2023 GEORGES BUGNET AWARD FOR FICTION FINALIST FOR THE 2023 GOVERNOR GENERAL'S AWARD FOR ENGLISH-LANGUAGE FICTION PUBLISHERS WEEKLY...
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Mrs. Nash's ashes.
Adler, Sarah
Paper Book
A USA TODAY BESTSELLER! A New York Public Library Best Book of 2023! A starry-eyed romantic, a cynical writer, and (the ashes of) an elderly woman take the road trip of a lifetime that just might upend everything they believe about true love. ...
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10 things that never happened
Hall, Alexis J.
Ebook
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Exciting Times : A Novel
Paper Book
"This debut novel about an Irish expat millennial teaching English and finding romance in Hong Kong is half Sally Rooney love triangle, half glitzy Crazy Rich Asians high living--and guaranteed to please." --Vogue A RECOMMENDED BOOK FROM: The New York Times Book...
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The celebrants.
Rowley, Steven, 1971-
Paper Book
New York Times Bestseller A TODAY Show #ReadWithJenna Book Club Pick A Big Chill for our times, celebrating decades-long friendships and promises--especially to ourselves--by the bestselling and beloved author of The Guncle. It's been a...
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Bell in the Fog.
Rosen, Lev AC
Paper Book
The Bell in the Fog, a dazzling historical mystery by Lev AC Rosen, asks--once you have finally found a family, how far would you go to prove yourself to them? San Francisco, 1952. Detective Evander "Andy" Mills has started a new life for himself as a private...
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Out Side: Trans and Nonbinary Comics
Paper Book
In this vibrant and affirming comics anthology, 29 trans & nonbinary comic artists share their personal journeys of self-discovery and acceptance. Featuring the work of Sage Coffey, Kyla Aiko, and Coco Ouwerkerk, The Out Side: Trans & Nonbinary Comics includes 29...
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The fake.
Whittall, Zoe
Paper Book
A scammer as alluring as she is elusive irrevocably upends the lives of two strangers in this gripping novel from the acclaimed author of The Best Kind of People. "The genius of Zoe Whittall's writing is her clear-eyed understanding of human nature, which she lays on the page...
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Hijab butch blues : a memoir /
H, Lamya.
Paper Book
A queer hijabi Muslim immigrant survives her coming-of-age by drawing strength and hope from stories in the Quran in this "raw and relatable memoir that challenges societal norms and expectations" (Linah Mohammad, NPR). "A masterful, must-read contribution to conversations on...
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Chef's choice.
Alexander, T.J.
Paper Book
A 2024 Lambda Literary Award Finalist One of the 50 Best Romance Novels to Read Right Now by Time "Urgent and intimate." --The New York Times Book Review A fake dating arrangement turns to real love in this deliciously...
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Wild Things
Laura Kay
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES EDITOR'S PICK * Two best friends. One huge crush. A year that could change everything... A warmhearted, hilarious queer rom-com about what happens when a group of friends are actually brave enough to live the dream and give up their dreary city apartments...
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Sounds fake but okay : an asexual and aromantic perspective on love, relationshi
Costello, Sarah
Paper Book
'Somehow, over time, we forgot that the rituals behind dating and sex were constructs made up by human beings and eventually, they became hard and fast rules that society imposed on us all.' True Love. Third Wheels. Dick pics. 'Dying alone'. Who decided this was...
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I am ace : advice on living your best asexual life /
Daigle-Orians, Cody
Paper Book
How do I know if I'm actually sexual? How do I come out as asexual? What kinds of relationship can I have as an ace person? If you are looking for answers to these questions, Cody is here to help. Within these pages lie all the advice you need as a questioning ace teen....
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Camp Damascus.
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INSTANT USA TODAY & INDIE BESTSELLER! A Bram Stoker Award Nominee and CALIBA Golden Poppy Award finalist! A Best Book of 2023 (Vulture) and a Best Horror Book of 2023 (Esquire, Library Journal)! An Indie Next Pick...
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The secret lives of country gentlemen. [online electronic book]
Charles, KJ
Ebook
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In the case of heartbreak
Kae, Courtney
Paper Book
With a gorgeous beachfront mansion, salty ocean breeze, steamy nights, and ALL the summertime feels, this funny, sexy queer rom-com is a celebration of summer love, as a cinnamon roll of a pastry chef finds his indie rocker crush suddenly within reach. Perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston,...
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The fiancee farce. [online electronic book]
Bellefleur, Alexandria
Ebook
Lambda Literary award winner and national bestselling author Alexandria Bellefleur returns with a steamy sapphic rom-com about a quiet bookseller and a romance novel cover model who agree to a modern-day marriage of convenience... Tansy Adams' greatest love is her family's bookstore,...
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Dykette. [online electronic book]
Davis, Jenny Fran
Paper Book
Named one of the Best LGBTQ+ Books of 2023 (So Far) by Vogue * Named a Best Book of 2023 (So Far) by Cosmopolitan * Named a Best Book of Spring 2023 by Esquire * Named a Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Book of 2023 by BuzzFeed, Electric...
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Your Driver Is Waiting : A Novel.
Guns, Priya
Paper Book
A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Autostraddle, Shondaland, Booklist * In this electrifyingly fierce and funny social satire--inspired by the iconic 1970s film Taxi Driver--a ride share driver is barely holding it together on the hunt for love, dignity, and financial security....
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Flux.
Chong, Jinwoo
Paper Book
A New York Times Editor's Choice Best Book of 2023 by Esquire, Apple Books, HuffPost, GQ, Cosmopolitan, and Goodreads. Finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel VCU Cabell First Novelist...
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