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Giovanni's Room. James Baldwin - first published in This provocative classic tells the story of a young man in s Paris who struggles with his desires and society's expectations. Rubyfruit Jungle follows the story of Molly Bolt, who defies societal norms as a Southern adoptee forging her own path in America.

With sharp humor and bold wit, Brown's prose masterfully portrays Molly's journey as a lesbian woman unapologetically loving and living life on her own terms. Discover the truths they uncover about themselves and the people they want to become in this touching tale of adolescence and self-discovery.

Here are their top recommendations. Alison Bechdel - first published in 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.

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Rowling and 47 others. We asked 16 queer authors to share the best LGBTQ books they've ever read. Celebrate with the best LGBTQ books and books with gay characters or from LGBTQ authors. In this modern classic, Alice Walker depicts the lives of African American women in early 20th-century rural Georgia.

Alice Walker - first published in Fiction Historical Fiction. The Color Purple A Novel. Fun Home A Family Tragicomic. Books shelved as gay: Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, Heartstopper: Volume One by Alice Oseman, Aris.

Search for books, people and lists. Follow the story of two opposites, angry Aristotle and know-it-all Dante, as their unlikely friendship blossoms into something life-changing. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe.

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Rita Mae Brown - first published in A groundbreaking coming-of-age novel that launched the career of a celebrated author. Empower yourself by adding these inspiring books to your reading list. Shortly after, he passed away, leaving her to unravel the mysteries of his life.

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A literary milestone about being true to oneself, this transformative work continues to resonate with readers even after forty years. Rubyfruit Jungle A Novel. James Baldwin's powerful narrative explores the mysteries of love and reveals the complexities of the human heart in a highly controversial tale of passion and tragedy.