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• Biography of X

  a Novel

  Lacey, Catherine, 1985-

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  A roaring epic chronicling the life, times, and secrets of a notorious artist.

• Natural Beauty

  a Novel

  Huang, Ling Ling, 1989-

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  A young musician abandons her future for an elite, beauty-obsessed world where perfection comes at a staggering cost.

• Family Meal

  a Novel

  Washington, Bryan, 1993-

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  An intimate novel about two young men, once best friends, whose lives collide again after a loss.

• Wild Geese

  Emmanuel, Soula,

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  An Irish trans woman living in Scandinavia unexpectedly reconnects with her first (and only) girlfriend, igniting memories she thought she’d left behind.

• Bianca Torre Is Afraid of Everything

  Winans, Justine Pucella,

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  Bianca Torre is a birdwatcher with a long list of fears that prevent them from stepping outside of their comfort zone. However, Bianca must face many of these fears when they accidentally witness a murder and enlist the help of their friend (and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Left Hand of Darkness

  Le Guin, Ursula K., 1929-

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  Set on the fictional planet of Gethen, protagonist Genly Ai must adapt to a new community that exists without gender identities and formal sex and gender roles. Published in 1969, Le Guin's novel was one of the first science fiction stories to focus…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

  a Novel

  Reid, Taylor Jenkins,

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  Evelyn Hugo, the once famed Hollywood star, comes out of seclusion to share her journey through fame and her seven notorious husbands. But her tales become much more interesting as unexpected--and forbidden--love enters her life.

• Red, White & Royal Blue

  McQuiston, Casey,

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  The prince of England and the son of the U.S. president are old enemies whose shaky past might disrupt their nations' relationship. In an effort to improve the public's perception of the high-profile boys, the two must fake a friendship that manages…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• These Violent Delights

  a Novel

  Nemerever, Micah,

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  A mix of romance, suspense, and crime, These Violent Delights focuses on the toxic relationship between two university students, Julian and Paul, who wind up carrying out violent acts that entwine them in ways neither one could have expected.

• Only This Beautiful Moment

  Nazemian, Abdi,

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  Three generations of Iranian-American men narrate their upbringings, spanning eighty years and two continents. Their reflections expose the realities of their differing societies' acceptance of sexuality, masculinity, and familial love.

• On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

  a Novel

  Vuong, Ocean, 1988-

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  A Vietnamese-American man details his life and pent-up secrets and emotions in the form of a letter to his mother. His narration dives into complex issues of sexuality, intergenerational trauma, and forgiveness, all of which intend to shed light on…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Yerba Buena

  LaCour, Nina,

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  Two women with complicated pasts form a passionate relationship as they attempt to find a new purpose in life. Though they are moderately successful in doing so, their secrets come to light and threaten to tear them apart.

• The Friendly Young Ladies

  a Novel

  Renault, Mary

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  This is a tale of an eighteen year old's admiration for her older sister's unconventional life as a writer and her journey of discovering her identity as a growing young lady. This novel explores the exhilarating lives of hopeful young adults in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Still Life

  Winman, Sarah, 1964-

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  Englishman Ulysses Temper discovers solace in the midst of war-torn Italy, 1944, in a Tuscan villa. He returns to the countryside once more decades later and is able to appreciate the wonders of the arts and found family.

• Ander & Santi Were Here

  a Novel

  Garza Villa, Jonny,

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  Ander and Santi find love and acceptance in each other in San Antonio, Texas, one summer. While they are able to create a new sense of purpose for one another, their hopes are put on hold by the risk of deportation.

• The Thirty Names of Night

  a Novel

  Joukhadar, Zeyn,

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  A Syrian-American trans man discovers a journal documenting rare birds that both the journal's author and his deceased mother were interested in. With the help of the journal and his mother's ghost, he is able to find security in his new identity…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The First to Die at the End

  Silvera, Adam, 1990-

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  A prequel to They Both Die at the End, this story centers on two young men as Death-Cast is set to begin releasing calls to those who will die at the end of the day. The two boys are new acquaintances whose bond is formed quickly, but one will end…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Clap When You Land

  Acevedo, Elizabeth,

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  A father dies in a plane crash, causing his two daughters to learn of each others' existence. Yahaira in New York City and Camino in the Dominican Republic must learn to navigate life without their father by accepting one another as family.