In honor of LGBT+ Pride Month, we’re highlighting recent media from each of our collections that feature LGBT+ characters and creators.
Fiction Books
Chef’s Kiss by TJ Alexander
“A high-strung pastry chef’s professional goals are interrupted by an unexpected career transition and the introduction of her wildly attractive nonbinary kitchen manager in this deliciously fresh and witty queer rom-com.” – from the publisher, Simon & Schuster
The World We Make by N. K. Jemisin
“Four-time Hugo Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author N.K. Jemisin crafts a glorious tale of identity, resistance, magic and myth.” – from Amazon
Lavender House by Lev AC Rosen
“A delicious story from a new voice in suspense, Lev AC Rosen’s Lavender House is Knives Out with a queer historical twist.” – from the publisher, Macmillan
Nonfiction Books
Heretic: A Memoir by Jeanna Kadlec
“A memoir of leaving the evangelical church and the search for radical new ways to build community. “ – from the publisher, HarperCollins
The Women’s House of Detention: A Queer History of a Forgotten Prison by Hugh Ryan
“This singular history of a prison, and the queer women and trans people held there, is a window into the policing of queerness and radical politics in the twentieth century.” – from the publisher, Bold Type Books
Bad Gays: A Homosexual History by Huw Lemmey and Ben Miller
“Bad Gays is a passionate argument for rethinking gay politics beyond questions of identity, compelling readers to search for solidarity across boundaries.” – from the pubisher, Penguin Random House
Graphic Novels
Flung Out of Space: Inspired by the Indecent Adventures of Patricia Highsmith by Grace Ellis and illustrated by Hannah Templer
“A fictional and complex portrait of bestselling author Patricia Highsmith caught up in the longing that would inspire her queer classic, The Price of Salt“ – from the publisher, Abrams
M is for Monster by Talia Dutton
“A scientist attempts to bring her younger sister back to life with unexpected results in this Frankenstein-inspired graphic novel about ghosts, identity, and family” – from the publisher, Abrams
Mimosa by Archie Bongiovanni
“Archie Bongiovanni, the comics artist behind the hit A Quick and Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns, explores queerness in this shockingly frank and funny graphic novel.” – from the publisher, Abrams
Movies and Television
A Run for More
“Unfolding amidst an onslaught of trans legal attacks, A Run for More immerses viewers on Frankie’s journey as she finds her voice, questions her relationship to community, and tries to win an election.” – from the fimmaker’s website
The L Word: Generation Q
“No matter who travels off into the sunset (or ties the knot…) this fierce group of friends and lovers are keeping it all in the family. Maybe this is their time to find ‘the one’ – or just the one for right now. Either way they’re living their best life the only way they know how, honestly and confidently – proving time and time again queer life is real life.” – from Amazon
Spoiler Alert
“The story of Michael Ausiello and Kit Cowan’s relationship, which takes a tragic turn when Cowan is diagnosed with terminal cancer.” – from the IMDB page
Video Games
Maglam Lord
“An action JRPG straight from the depths of hell!” – from Nintendo
Saints Row
“Experience the biggest and best Saints Row playground ever created; the unique sprawling world of Santo Ileso is the backdrop for a wild, larger than life sandbox of thrilling side hustles, criminal ventures and blockbuster missions, as you shoot, drive, and wingsuit your way to the top.” – from PlayStation
Signalis
“Unravel a cosmic mystery, scavenge an off-world government facility and discover terrifying secrets, challenging puzzles, and nightmarish creatures in a tense and melancholic experience of cosmic dread and classic psychological survival horror.” – from Nintendo
Young Adult Fiction
Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli
“With humor and insight, #1 New York Times bestseller Becky Albertalli explores the nuances of sexuality, identity, and friendship in this timely new novel.” – from the publisher, HarperCollins
Always the Almost by Edward Underhill
“A trans pianist makes a New Year’s resolution on a frozen Wisconsin night to win regionals and win back his ex, but a new boy complicates things in Edward Underhill’s heartfelt debut YA rom-dram, Always the Almost.” – from the publisher, Macmillan
As You Walk On By by Julian Winters
“The Breakfast Club meets Can’t Hardly Wait with an unforgettable ensemble cast in another swoony YA contemporary from award-winning author Julian Winters!”– from the publisher, Penguin Random House
