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Best Indie LGBTQ+ Books of 2023

  • FICTION

    THE QUEEN OF GAY STREET

    NOV. 8, 2022

NONFICTION

THE QUEEN OF GAY STREET

by Esther Mollica Esther Mollica

An entertaining, often poignant portrait of New York romance blending humor with heartache. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    RIDDLES ISLAND

    JUNE 26, 2021

FICTION

RIDDLES ISLAND

by Jan E. Pat

This visionary glimpse into humankind’s potential future is an absolute must-read for fans of post-apocalyptic fiction. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE FEAR OF LARGE AND SMALL NATIONS

    MAY 9, 2023

FICTION

THE FEAR OF LARGE AND SMALL NATIONS

by Nancy Agabian

Beautifully textured writing in a compelling tale that ponders identity and belonging. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    UGLIER

    JULY 31, 2023

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

UGLIER

by Kelly Vincent

A powerfully moving YA novel that will hopefully enlighten as much as it entertains. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    LIBRETTO

    SEPT. 22, 2022

FICTION

LIBRETTO

by Ann Wadsworth

A leisurely, moving tale of intimacy and art with a lovingly drawn Italian setting. Full review >

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