by Naomi
June is Pride Month, but Pride doesn’t end when the month is over! We like to celebrate LGBTQIA+ books all year long, so below are some queer books being released later in the year.
If any of these titles tickle your fancy, feel free to contact us to place a pre-order! Which upcoming release are you most looking forward to?
July
The Pure and the Impure by Colette, translated by Rachel Careau
Collette herself believed this to be her best book, and this is the first new English translation in 60 years. “Through strikingly vivid and evocative portraits, many of them of her friends and lovers, Colette explores varieties of sexual expression, gender identity, love, and sensual pleasure.”
The Language of Knives: Stories by Haralambi Markov
Bulgarian author Markov’s debut collection features thirteen stories that blend together Slavic mythology, dark humor, body horror, nightmares and moving explorations of queer identity.
Awkwardly Ever After by Lindsay Maple
In this sweet and spicy later-in-life bisexual romcom, Aubrey believes she is cursed in love. With the help of Lex , she tries to figure out how to get rid of the curse, in the most awkward ways possible!
August
Immortal Game by Allison Saft
In this unusual mix of chess in the modern world and fae fantasy, Shea participates in a chess tournament in the Otherworld for a chance to bring back her sister, stolen by fae many years ago. She must make an alliance with her former rival, the fae princess, and everything she has ever known will be at risk.
Pink Crime: Fighting Against the Criminalization of Motherhood, Pregnancy, and Queer Identity by Valena Betty
Pink Crime is a deep and comprehensive analysis of how today’s right-wing movement uses criminal law to limit the bodily autonomy of women and queer people. It’s a tough, but powerful book.
Books, Iced Coffee & a Side of Dragons by Amanda Lovelace
The title alone will entice lots of readers! This is a sweet YA graphic novel, in which dragons are just as common pets as dogs and cats. Luci owns a bookstore, Aster runs the coffee shop, and in this slice-of-life romance they just might find love.
September
Espíritu by Aiden Thomas
In this sequel to Cemetery Boys, the focus is mostly on Julian as he struggles to keep up with a crash course in magic. Everything becomes, deeper, darker and more emotional in this book, which is about showing up for each other, in big ways and small.
Love Between Men by Pádraig Ó Tuama
Love Between Men celebrates and challenges love: of history, poetry, language—and, ultimately, of change. This poetry bundle contains intimate, daring poems that ask for the right to love.
Cutting Edge: Hockey as Queer Culture by Daniel Gawthrop
Heated Rivalry is a absolutely a cultural moment, and it can definitely leave its mark on the game. In this timely and fascinating exploration of ice hockey through a queer lens, the author examines how hockey is evolving to be a safe space for gender-diverse people.
October
Legends & Lattes: the Graphic Novel by Travis Baldree, adapted by Samuel Sattin
The full-color graphic novel adaptation of the beloved fantasy book is right in time for fall, so you can curl up on the couch with a cup of coffee (or tea!) and this cozy and heartwarming story.
Carrying by Samantha Josephs
Equal parts horrifying and hilarious, Josephs debut novel is about Martha, a trans woman in a heterosexual marriage, who somehow becomes pregnant. For fans of body horror, “weird girl” fiction and social commentary.
The Two Wills by Blair Fell
If you’re looking to read about some deep, painful yearning, this is the book. Inspired by Oscar Wilde’s theory of William Shakespeare’s sonnets (namely, that they are dedicated to a young actor in Shakespeare’s company), this book explores the life and loves of young Willy Hughes.
November
Dead New World by Lin Darrow
The first in a cozy sci-fi duology, Dead New World envisions a world where death has been “cured” with holographic hardware. Flicker ghost Hildy and her friends become involved in a mystery that can influence the future of all specters.
Shut Up, I Love You, I’ll Call You Tomorrow: Stories by Sloane Murphy
This collection of short stories is all about hard-partying trans women in Chicago in the 2020s.
And If I Die Before I Wake: A Memoir by George M. Johnson
December
Possession Island by Sarah McCarry
For fans of Interview with the Vampire and Plain Bad Heroines, this queer gothic thriller has it all: suspense, complex situations, and lesbians. It’s haunting, atmospheric, and perfect for the cold, dark winter.
Lightning and Thunder by Sara Raasch
Kicking off a new series about the descendants of ancient gods, this first book is an action-adventure romcom perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Marvel’s Thunderbolts!
Dreamslayer by A.K. Mulford
While the plot boils down to “Sapphics try to escape from Hell”, this first book in a new dark romantasy series is dramatic, angsty and filled with yearning.
