Illustrating the many difficulties that trans women face, the book lets the irresistible charm of each interviewee shine. Poignant and staggering, "I Am, Therefore, We Are", by Kris Lyseggen and Herb Schreier, is an indispensable... Read More

Lawlor’s novel introduces hefty topics in a highly entertaining, fresh, and thought-provoking way. With their debut, "Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl", Andrea Lawlor delivers a hilarious, original, gender-fluid novel replete with... Read More

It’s hard growing up queer, especially in the backwoods Ozarks. Pickup trucks are as common as gay bashing, and there are no safe spaces for people like Violette Sinclair. However, instead of another tragic tale of woe, "Beulah Land"... Read More

Gitlin’s writing is sharp, infused with a dark, irreverent wit. "Postcards from the Canyon", by Lisa Gitlin, is an engrossing, poignant journey through one woman’s past and present. Faced with the recent and unexpected death of her... Read More

This mesmerizing novel is a must. Americans don’t have fairy tales: we have legends. Tall tales. "Olympia Knife" is a fabulous, luscious story that invokes a magical, yesteryear world. Filled with larger-than-life characters, this... Read More

"Little Gold" is a step back in time, into a rich world with complex characters. Thick with British vernacular and a youthful voice, "Little Gold"’s tone immediately transports readers to Brighton, 1982. With its strong writing, it is... Read More

No relationship is easy to maintain, but this story is a heartfelt exploration of the ways in which relationships are absolutely necessary. Danielle M. Wong’s "Swearing off Stars" details the life of Lia Cole, an American studying... Read More

Dempsey appeals not just to the intellect but to the heart, in this incredibly timely novel about tolerance. In a time when religious liberty is on trial, "This Is How It Begins" is an extraordinarily pertinent novel dripping in suspense... Read More