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• Single Player

  a Novel

  Tai, Tara,

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  When an aspiring video game writer lands her dream job, she discovers she'll be working under an arrogant and prickly boss. But in this enemies-to-lovers workplace romance, things aren't as clear cut as they first appear.

• Sister Outsider

  Lorde, Audre,

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  The essential writings of a Black lesbian.

• The Death of Vivek Oji

  Emezi, Akwaeke,

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  With a mysterious death and secrets, this story set in southeastern Nigeria will pull you in with poignant writing.

• Go Tell It on the Mountain

  Baldwin, James, 1924-1987,

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  A semi-autobiographical novel about a teenager growing up in 1930s Harlem.

• Salsa Daddy

  Dip Your Way Into Mexican Cooking

  Martínez, Rick (Chef),

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  Do you like delicious flavors and lots of color? Then run, don't walk, to grab this vibrant cookbook showcasing amazing Mexican food by gay Mexican American chef Martínez.

• Peaces

  Oyeyemi, Helen,

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  This wild (train) ride of a novel follows the journey of Otto and Xavier Shin (along with their pet mongoose) on their honeymoon journey. Mysteries and curiosities abound in this inventive and unusual novel.

• Love after the End

  An Anthology of Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Speculative Fiction

  Whitehead, Joshua

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  This anthology features works by Two-Spirit and queer Indigenous writers, and each story deals with resistance and survival in a futuristic way.

• We Have Always Been Here

  a Queer Muslim Memoir

  Habib, Samra,

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  Written by journalist and photographer Habib, this is her story of growing up Pakistani, Muslim and queer even as she deals with life as a refugee. It's a book about finding yourself when the world tells you you don't exist.

• Rainbow Milk

  a Novel

  Mendez, Paul, 1982-

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  This is a semi-autobiographical coming-of-age novel about a young gay man who leaves home after being outed. With references to "Giovanni's Room" among biting social commentary and gorgeous prose, it's still an original and vibrant read.

• The Subtweet

  a Novel

  Shraya, Vivek, 1981-

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  If you're into music, try this novel about two women in the music industry whose friendship implodes inside the system.

• I Will Greet the Sun Again

  a Novel

  Khabushani, Khashayar J.,

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  A coming-of-age novel set during the 1990s and early 2000s in Los Angeles, this is the story of an Iranian American boy dreaming of a better future and told through gorgeous vignettes.

• Sorrowland

  Solomon, Rivers,

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  Mixing horror with thriller, this genre-bending read follows a woman raising her twins in the woods to protect them from the outside world.

• Solo

  a Modern Cookbook for a Party of One

  Lo, Anita,

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  Michelin star winner, "Master Chef" contestant, and out lesbian Chef Lo offers a fun and practical cookbook full of home kitchen-friendly recipes for one. Though, you can size up if you'd like to share!

• Phoenix Extravagant

  Lee, Yoon Ha,

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  A fantasy story set during wartime, where a nonbinary struggling artist gets pulled into a military scheme involving art and a mecha dragon.

• Funny Boy

  A Novel

  Selvadurai, Shyam

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  Set during the Sri Lankan Civil War, this beautifully written coming-of-age story was also made into a film.

• Your Driver Is Waiting

  a Novel

  Guns, Priya,

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  A darkly funny read about a young woman working as a rideshare driver. Think gender-bent "Taxi Driver," but by way of Jean Kyoung Frazier's "Pizza Girl."

• Here Comes the Sun

  a Novel

  Dennis-Benn, Nicole,

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  Two sisters struggle to understand their troubles and sexuality in Montego Bay.

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