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Vampires at Sea

by Violet Glenn

Lindsay Merbaum’s funny horror novella "Vampires at Sea" follows the challenges a vampire couple’s relationship faces on a queer, sex-filled vacation cruise. Rebekah and Hugh are vampires who have been together for as long as they... Read More

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I Contain Multitudes

by Ho Lin

Christopher Hawkins’s punchy speculative novel "I Contain Multitudes" mixes a heady multiverse concept with an intimate story of self-discovery. Trina is on the run from a past she can’t remember. With each passing day, she finds... Read More

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Choosing Love

by Kristen Rabe

"Choosing Love" is a wise, meditative book about the transformative power of connecting with LGBTQ+ Christians. Featuring interviews with dozens of LGBTQ+ Christians alongside thoughtful perspectives on the Bible and theology, this book... Read More

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The Wanderers

by Carolyn Wilson-Scott

An interwoven father-daughter story, Mphuthumi Ntabeni’s ambitious novel "The Wanderers" is a philosophical examination of the legacy of South African apartheid. Although apartheid ended when Ruru, now a doctor, was still a child, she... Read More

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The Lost Orchid

by Kristen Rabe

A fascinating history of the nineteenth-century frenzy surrounding an exotic flower, "The Lost Orchid" is about Victorian imperialism, ecological devastation, and climate change. The “Queen of the Orchids” is rare and beautiful, with... Read More

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