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Meticulously selected, these are the best books of the year so far. Take this description of one of the main characters: "For such a handsome boy, his soul was a dead weight. And Emme Lund pulls it off quite deftly. It's simply a coming-of-age story, one that features a boy who just happens to have a bird living inside his chest.

Browse books by LGBTQ+ authors to books featuring LGBTQ characters. Empower yourself by adding these inspiring books to your reading list. The Kings of B'more is a hilarious and uplifting celebration of platonic queer intimacy, one we're desperately in need of.

It has the wit and keen, often biting observations of gay life that made me fall in love with Holleran's books all those years ago. Nay, imagine reading anything written by a straight person, ever.

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The Kingdom of Sand is Andrew Holleran at his best. It's a wild, thrilling, intimate ride that will stay with you long after the final pages. The bird's name is Gail. I certainly can't, especially when Andrew Holleran has a new novel gay out, his first in 16 years.

The novel, which begins during the height of the AIDS crisis, feels book and pressing, unfortunately tethered to our present, mid-pandemic moment as it explores loneliness, the promise of death, intergenerational friendship, and our basic human need for connection.

Discover the best LGBTQ fiction books including bestsellers, award winners, and more. I loved this big swing of a debut. The premise of the book might sound weird to you, but here's the thing: I want to read more weird in books.

It's not a book about witchcraft or wizardry. OK, let's get this out the way first: Yes, this novel is set in Florida. I'm so sorry if that's a deal-breaker for you. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

I've stood in countless gay bars talking to countless gay men and had whole lines from the book appear in my head. Books shelved as gay: Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, Heartstopper: Volume One by Alice Oseman, Aris.

Celebrate with the best LGBTQ books and books with gay characters or from LGBTQ authors. She's chatty and loves a dad joke. But The Kingdom of Sand also has cruisingmore than a few hookups at a local porn store, and one of my favorite new characters in years.

Imagine a straight person writing such a perfect line. Eric Thomas is here to remind you to hold your friends just as close as you do your lovers. It's a masterwork, one that's provided narration for my life with acute precision. This isn't a fantasy book.