As the leaves fall and the air turns crisper, the literary world prepares to embrace a new harvest of vibrant voices and groundbreaking stories. This November, we're thrilled to present our most anticipated LGBTQIA literature: a cornucopia of compelling narratives that will warm your heart and ignite your imagination. From Lambda-finalist Vincent X. Kirsch's heartwarming celebration of friendship and first love to the newest detective thriller by mystery master (and two-time Lambda winner) Greg Herren, these works have so much to offer you this winter. So, grab your favorite cozy blanket and a hot beverage, because the literary feast of November is about to begin, and it's bound to be a season of discovery, celebration, and transformation. Read More
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As the genocide in Gaza continues, we want to remind our community that we are here as support and a resource. In the spirit of that mission, we present a list of queer Palestinian/Anti-Zionist Jewish writers/activists/scholars. Buy, read, support! Looking for more information on queerness and Palestine? Check out our resources at the bottom of the page! Read More
For those of us who love the espooky season, it's the best time of the year. And that includes me. All things magical and haunting are in the air. And even if you are not a Halloween person, there's plenty of sweater weather to go around.
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Many writers try, but few capture, as Brandon Taylor does, the aesthetic texture of life under late capitalism in America: its petty cruelties, chewy atmospheres, and taut social relations. More expansive in terms of scope and characterization than his debut, Real Life – in which we view life mainly through the lens of a single protagonist – The Late Americansmakes a tour into, through, and between the lives of a band of troubled souls living in an Iowa college town. Read More
From grade school to parenthood, September attracts a similar attention distinct from any other month throughout our lives. It’s like the friend who cancels plans at the last minute, then complains that they never do anything ‘exciting’. It’s the raisin in an oatmeal cookie disguising itself all too well as a Hershey’s chocolate chip. It’s the parking curb that’s always just a hair closer to your hubcap than you think. In sum, September is the party-pooper: the quasi-autumnal spoilsport of a season full of warmth, fun, and laxed responsibility. Read More
In Robyn Gigl’s third novel in the Erin McCabe legal thriller series, we find Erin surrounded by a hellscape of villainous men. She can hardly turn around without one or more of them trying to frame her for crimes she didn’t commit, ruin her reputation as an honorable and highly skilled lawyer, or, quite often, kill her. Read More
Cracking the cover of a Christopher Bollen novel is a guaranteed door into a new world, even if it’s one you think you already know. His stories, always credible, suspenseful, and filled with engaging characters, have so many unexpected twists that you can’t guess the ending. You don’t want it to be finished when you turn the last page because getting there was so gripping. Read More
Happy June! There are so many exciting events around the corner, including the Lambda Literary Awards. But as you recoup from Pride or if you just want to celebrate from your couch, we have some great recommendations straight from the staff of Lambda Literary!
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