Book cover of "Transcendant" by Laverne Cox
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Laverne Cox’s memoir transcends the lies told to her

Terri Schlichenmeyer -
OK, let’s just say it: You’re tired of lies. They come from above, behind, from either shoulder. They’re repeated, laid out in a line, told...
Book cover of "All We Hide" by Robyn Gigl
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Detective delves into trans cold case in “All We Hide”

Sherri Rase -
Robyn Gigl fans rejoice! On Aug. 4, a new book, All We Hide, is coming, and there’s a new detective in town — Lt....
Book cover of "Little Wild"
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“Little Wild” is a tale of deep-rooted allure bordering on obsession

Elaina Battista-Parsons -
Little Wild by Laura Evans exceeds expectations if you’re seeking a braided tale of deep-rooted allure bordering on obsession. Evans’ lush literary style drags...
Book cover "Fire Island Art"
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Best LGBTQ+ books for the summer stretch

Chris Azzopardi -
Co-wriiten with Sarah Bricker Hunt The challenges of the current political era have inspired a strong wave of LGBTQ+ titles across every genre and...
Book cover of "Mighty Real" by Barry Walters
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“Mighty Real: A History of LGBTQ Music, 1969-2000” will make your...

Terri Schlichenmeyer -
Step, step, tap, back step. Shimmy in a circle, left hand waving over your head, shake your tail feathers, repeat to the beat. Once was...
In a dimly lit, intimate music venue, two people sit side-by-side in bamboo-style chairs, sharing a joyful moment. On the left, a man with light brown hair is laughing heartily with his mouth wide open, wearing a striking black sequined blazer that sparkles under the light. To his right, legendary singer-songwriter Valerie Simpson smiles broadly, looking slightly upward. She is dressed in a navy blue jacket accented with delicate white floral embroidery on the shoulders and sleeves, her hair styled in long, thin braids. The background features a small stage with a drum set, warm stage lighting, and a framed portrait of a man on the wall to the right, creating the soulful atmosphere of a storied performance space.
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Christian John Wikane’s “A Night at the Disco” explores disco music’s...

Sarah Bricker Hunt -
In the summer of 1979, 16-year-old French Canadian singer France Joli stepped onto a stage on Fire Island as a last-minute replacement for Donna...
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“Money Proud: The Queer Guide to Generate Wealth, Slay Debt, and...

Terri Schlichenmeyer -
Before you came out, you didn’t talk about it. Everything was hush-hush, zipped mouth, change the subject. But then you started to share, a little...
This composite image features a headshot of a man on the left and a book cover on the right, both set against a solid pink background. The man has short, styled brown hair that is faded on the sides, a dark beard and mustache, and a friendly smile. To his right is the cover of the graphic novel "Fruitcake" by Rex Ogle and Dave Valeza. The cover illustration shows five diverse young people in a cartoon style, with the central character—a boy with glasses and a yellow shirt—smiling at the viewer. The title "Fruitcake" is written in bright yellow letters on a pink banner at the top, and the background of the cover is a light purple with festive streamers.
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“Fruitcake” by Rex Ogle is a YA trilogy finale

Sherri Rase -
Rex Ogle is an award-winning writer and contributor to everything from Young Adult (YA) fiction to non-fiction to comics and graphic novels. His latest...
This composite image features a man on the left and a book cover on the right, set against a muted purple gradient background. On the left, the man stands in a stylized pose wearing a grey patterned overcoat, a white tank top, grey trousers, and a brown hat. A striking detail is a large, weathered mechanical gauntlet strapped to his left forearm, reminiscent of retro-futuristic technology. To the right is the book cover for The Twelve by Joey Graceffa, featuring the tagline "Welcome to the Zodiac Coven." The cover illustration shows two young women back-to-back—one brunette in a purple dress and one blonde in a blue dress—surrounded by crackling white energy. In the background, a glowing golden zodiac wheel rises over a dark sea and a distant island castle under a starry night sky.
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“The Twelve” by Joey Graceffa is a guilty pleasure for YA...

Sherri Rase -
Internet phenom and multi-hyphenate Joey Graceffa has just published his latest book, The Twelve, and it's a YA page-turner. If your connection to horoscopes...
This image is a horizontal composite featuring a portrait on the left and a book cover on the right. On the left, a man with a dark beard and a green baseball cap smiles warmly while holding a small, fluffy black-and-white dog. He is wearing a maroon shirt and holding a black mug that has "Jasmine Green" handwritten on it. To the right is the book cover for "Somewhere in Nowhere" by Steven Gellman. The cover art depicts a night scene under a large full moon that doubles as a clock face. Below the moon, two young men sit on a park bench talking, with a black cat silhouette nearby. The title is written in an elegant yellow script against a deep purple, starry sky framed by dark silhouettes of trees.
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“Somewhere in Nowhere” — Steven Gellman gets it

Sherri Rase -
Why show just one facet of yourself when there are many? Steven Gellman, already an award-winning songwriter, flexes his ways with words, and life...
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