A new headmaster, his meddling wife, and his odious daughter attempt to turn around the reputation of an English public school. Hilarious disasters ensue, from inviting a girls' school to tea to putting on a school play that involves boys dressing up as girls. Amid the comedy, two private tragedies unfold: a brilliant young teacher struggles with his homosexuality and a senior boy finds himself attracted to a fellow cricket team member. As the school year comes to an end, the novel moves towards a funny and heartbreaking final day. Widely praised for its tragedy and comedy, Lord Dismiss Us is a brilliant work of art about love, growing up, and the closed world of a British private school.

Lord Dismiss Us

A poignant exploration of same-sex love and identity, Maurice defies societal norms of class, wealth, and politics. Written in 1914 and published posthumously in 1971, this novel delves into the heartbreak of unrequited love and the courage it takes to be true to oneself. Don't miss this widely celebrated work, adapted to both stage and screen.

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Maurice

Twins Noah and Jude were once inseparable, but something has divided them in devastating ways. As they each tell their story - Noah's from the early years and Jude's from the later years - they discover that they only have half the story. If they want to remake their world, they must find a way back to each other. This award-winning novel will leave you breathless, teary, and laughing all at once.

I'll Give You the Sun

Explore the dark side of adolescence during World War II in this American classic that has been a bestseller for over thirty years. Set at a boys' boarding school, the harrowing and luminous parable delves into the lives of Gene, a lonely intellectual, and Phineas, a handsome and daring athlete, and the events that forever change their friendship and the innocence of their world. A Separate Peace is a timeless and undisputed classic.

A Separate Peace

Explore the taboo topic of gay and lesbian sex in the Philippines with this direct and unflinching book. Featuring an unprecedented dirty dozen of stories from queer Pinoys, the book shatters the popular notion that only heterosexual sex is 'the real thing.' From courtship to heartbreak, the stories are filled with humor, hesitation, and obsession, providing a true account of Filipino gay and lesbian loving. Don't miss out on this eye-opening and essential read.

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Don’t Tell Anyone

Explore the vibrant and diverse Lower East Side of New York in the 1960s through the eyes of Samuel R. Delany. As a black, gay writer in an open marriage to a white poet, Delany navigates a world of new art, sexual practices, music, and political awareness. With appearances by Bob Dylan, Stokely Carmichael, and James Baldwin, this beautifully written memoir provides insight into a transformative era. Winner of the 1989 Hugo Award for Non-fiction, Delany's story is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection between race, sexuality, and creativity.

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The Motion Of Light In Water

A classic tale of love that defies all odds, as Oliver, a wealthy Harvard student, and Jenny, a working-class music student at Radcliffe, find themselves drawn to each other despite their differences. This tragic story of love and loss is sure to leave a lasting impression on your heart.

Love Story

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In Youth Is Pleasure

This spellbinding exploration of the varieties of love revisits the complex characters of the bestselling novel Call Me by Your Name, decades after their first meeting. Find Me showcases the profound impact of chance encounters and consequential affairs on their lives. André Aciman is a master of sensibility, delving into the intimate details and emotional nuances of passion. Return to the magic circle of one of our greatest contemporary romances and discover if true love ever dies.

Find Me

Explore the life and art of one of the most perceptive writers of his generation through the journal entries of David Wojnarowicz. In the Shadow of the American Dream immerses readers in Wojnarowicz's world, chronicling his creative birth and radical activism despite becoming a target of the right wing. The book also portrays his personal struggles, from falling in love to exploring erotic possibilities, and searching for pleasure and freedom amidst the chaos of modern urban life.

The Diaries of David Wojnarowicz

In the Shadow of the American Dream

Get ready to be captivated by the most memorable essays from the New York Times "Modern Love" column over the past fifteen years. In this revised and updated edition, featuring contributors such as Mindy Hung and Trey Ellis, editor Daniel Jones curates a selection of stories that explore the timeless struggles and unconventional experiences that come with searching for love. From the highs and lows of dating to the beauty and rubble of past relationships, these honest accounts of how relationships begin, fail, and endure will resonate with anyone interested in the endlessly complicated workings of the human heart.

True Stories of Love, Loss, and Redemption

Modern Love

A stunning and heart-gripping novel about an affair between two teenage boys in 1984 France. Translated with subtle beauty and haunting lyricism, it is a tender and sensuous tale of first, hidden love that shaped a man's life and every story he's ever told. Beautifully translated by Molly Ringwald, this is a book of a lifetime that has received raves from critics and authors alike.

Lie With Me

Loneliness, loss, and self-discovery merge in a powerful coming-of-age novel. When V's life falls apart, she must choose whether to surrender or take control. With her dog's injury, her friend's absence, and her family's struggles, V is lost in a sea of questions and uncertainties. But a chance encounter with a captivating stranger prompts V to rethink everything she knows and dive into the unknown. This poignant story of finding oneself was originally published in 1996 and reissued in 2015.

Dive

A coming-of-age story set in the 1950s, this classic novel portrays a young boy's struggle to embrace his own sexuality amid aloof parents, a cruel sister, and relentless peer mocking. The unnamed narrator finds solace in works of art and literature as he navigates new relationships and his own inner turmoil. Poignant and lyrical, this is an American literary treasure.

A Boy's Own Story

This epic tale follows Achilles, the best of all Greeks, and the awkward young prince Patroclus, who forge an inseparable bond despite risking the gods' wrath. Trained in the arts of war and medicine by a centaur, they join the heroes of Greece to lay siege to Troy when Helen of Sparta is kidnapped. But when the cruel Fates demand a terrible sacrifice, their bond is put to the ultimate test.

The Song of Achilles

The Only Story delves into the power of memory and the impact our first love has on our lives. Set in South London during the sixties, nineteen-year-old Paul finds himself falling in love with Susan Macleod, a much older married woman. Despite the obstacles, they move in together in London, only to watch their relationship slowly unravel. The novel explores how our own narratives shape our lives and our memory. A poignant and profound read that explores the themes of devotion, love, and the lasting impact of our first love.

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The Only Story

Experience a tumultuous and passionate tale of love and revenge in an English literary masterpiece. Follow the intense and almost demonic love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, a foundling adopted by Catherine's father, as they navigate the chaos and violence that surrounds them. With evocative descriptions of the lonely moorland setting and a complex structure skillfully executed, this unforgettable novel is a tour de force of poetic grandeur.

Wuthering Heights

"Escape to New York in the 1980s with this raw, powerful novel about love, acceptance, and tragedy. Follow Will Parker as he navigates his stutter, sexuality, and newfound community, including a passionate love affair with a six-foot-five drag queen. But as the AIDS crisis escalates and a riot breaks out, Will must repay the city in a shocking climax. This finely crafted novel is a literary landmark that will leave readers shaken, fulfilled, and changed."

In the City of Shy Hunters

A man caught between generations and the search for love in a world where old age is devalued. The story of gay life today and the truths handed down from generation to generation. Will he be able to discover what separates the men from the boys?

The Men from the Boys

Experience a passionate, yet forbidden, summer romance in this critically acclaimed novel. Follow an adolescent boy and a summer guest at his parents' cliffside mansion on the Italian Riviera as their unrelenting currents of obsession, fascination, and desire intensify their connection. Will they risk everything for total intimacy, or will their fear of societal judgment keep them apart? André Aciman's debut novel is a frank and heartrending elegy to the power of human passion.

Call Me by Your Name

A graphic memoir about a woman's complicated relationship with her father, who was a strict English teacher and director of the local funeral home. After coming out as a lesbian in college, the author discovered her father was also gay. Shortly after, he passed away, leaving her to unravel the mysteries of his life.

A Family Tragicomic

Fun Home

Other Voices, Other Rooms is a semiautobiographical novel about a thirteen-year-old boy named Joel, who is sent to live with his birth father after losing his mother. However, upon his arrival, his father is nowhere to be found, and Joel is left to navigate his new environment with a morose stepmother, an eccentric cousin, and a defiant little girl who offers him love and acceptance. Despite themes of lost innocence and waylaid hopes, the book also celebrates the colorful language and small pleasures of its time and place. This new edition includes an Introduction by John Berendt and showcases Truman Capote’s emerging brilliance as a writer of effortless grace.

Other Voices, Other Rooms

Embark on an incredible journey around the largest ocean in the world with this travel memoir. The author takes readers on an anti-clockwise circumnavigation of the Pacific, experiencing diverse cultures and meeting fascinating people through different modes of transportation. Join him as he explores the hidden gems of this vast region and gains a deeper understanding of humanity.

Full Circle

Explore the beauty of friendship and family in this lyrical novel by critically acclaimed author Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Follow the story of two opposites, angry Aristotle and know-it-all Dante, as their unlikely friendship blossoms into something life-changing. Discover the truths they uncover about themselves and the people they want to become in this touching tale of adolescence and self-discovery.

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

A heartfelt saga set in post-war Ireland, following one man’s journey to discover his true identity and place in the world. Born out of wedlock and adopted by an eccentric Dublin couple, Cyril Avery navigates life’s twists and turns, while seeking an identity, a home and a country. This beautiful novel by a best-selling author is a moving exploration of love, friendship and the redemptive power of the human spirit.

The Heart's Invisible Furies

A heart-warming memoir of a two-decade long friendship that began in college and defined the lives of two women. Lucy Grealy, a celebrated author, and Ann Patchett, a fellow writer, shared a bond that was unbroken and unconditional, covering every aspect of their disparate yet enriching lives. From childhood cancer, radiation, and reconstructive surgeries to literary fame and personal struggles, this is a stirring tale of friendship, love, and commitment that will move you to tears.

A Friendship

Truth & Beauty

A veteran recovering in a rural hospital in England befriends a conscientious objector, Andrew. Their bond blossoms into a discreet romance, until a mentor from the past draws Laurie into the world of gay men. This powerful tale, originally published in 1959, offers a bold portrayal of male homosexuality during WW II, standing alongside other monumental works in gay literature.

The Charioteer

"Bite Hard" is a powerful collection of poems by award-winning performance artist and poet Justin Chin. Through scathing humor and bare-bones honesty, Chin explores his identity as an Asian, a gay man, an artist, and a lover, railing against society's limitations and stereotypes. His raw and emotionally charged poems confront issues of race, desire, and loss with a compelling urgency, showcasing his ability to share thought-provoking viewpoints on controversial subjects. This collection is a must-read for anyone looking for bold and unflinching poetry.

Bite Hard

A timeless tale of love and devotion, this novel follows Florentino Ariza and Fermina Daza as they fall deeply in love in their youth. Though Fermina chooses to marry another, Florentino never forgets his feelings for her, even as he finds himself in over 600 other affairs. When Fermina's husband passes away, Florentino attends the funeral with a purpose - to once again declare his love, fifty years after their initial connection.

Love in the Time of Cholera

A timeless classic of lesbian fiction, this book tells the story of Therese and Carol. Both women are struggling against the societal norms of mid-century femininity and find love in an unlikely encounter. The two take to the open road to escape their oppressive daily lives and enjoy a romantic adventure. However, their happiness is short-lived when Carol is forced to choose between her child and her lover. Written by Patricia Highsmith, known for her thrillers, this book showcases her ability to create compelling characters and narratives that depart from the stereotypical lesbian pulp fiction of the time. A must-read that explores the importance of following one's heart.

The Price of Salt, or Carol

Explore the timeless story of two women who find love in unexpected places. Set in the late 1950s, this classic novel delves into the struggles of Evelyn, an English professor in Reno, Nevada seeking a divorce from her disastrous marriage. While establishing residency, she meets Ann - a casino worker fifteen years her junior - and sparks soon fly. Together, they navigate the complexities of a relationship between two women as they balance societal conventions with their own desires for freedom. Desert of the Heart is a poignant examination of love and self-discovery.

Desert Of The Heart

A renowned poet in her seventies, Hilary Stevens, grapples with the relationship between life and art in May Sarton's ninth novel. When she meets Mar, a young man consumed by passionate despair, she's reminded of her own youthful struggles. Together, they explore the pain of love and creativity, as Mar struggles to come to terms with his sexuality and talent. Sarton delicately explores the complexities of the creative process and personal relationships in this poignant and thought-provoking novel.

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