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Celebrating Pride: Staff Picks for Adults

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June is Pride Month! Celebrate with these staff recommendations for adults. This list includes fiction, nonfiction, and memoirs.

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The Heart's Invisible Furies

The Heart's Invisible Furies

by Boyne, John

Book - 2017

A coming of age story and and journey of self understanding and acceptance in old, conservative, Catholic Ireland of the 1940s. The book centers around fr...Show more A coming of age story and and journey of self understanding and acceptance in old, conservative, Catholic Ireland of the 1940s. The book centers around friendships and a core secret that threatens that relationship. Historical details on Ireland and the AIDS crisis color the narrative. Show less

A coming of age story and and journey of self understanding and acceptance in old, conservative, Catholic Ireland of the 1940s. The book centers around fr...Show more A coming of age story and and journey of self understanding and acceptance in old, conservative, Catholic Ireland of the 1940s. The book centers around friendships and a core secret that threatens that relationship. Historical details on Ireland and the AIDS crisis color the narrative. Show less

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Flux

Flux

by Chong, Jinwoo

Book - 2023

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The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls

The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls

by Gray, Anissa

Book - 2019

Told in alternating perspectives of three sisters, the story centers around the incarceration of one of the sisters. Her family grapples with the immediat...Show more Told in alternating perspectives of three sisters, the story centers around the incarceration of one of the sisters. Her family grapples with the immediate physical concerns of her daughters, as well as the emotional and psychological issues that the charges and imprisonment have brought up. I loved how Gray framed the story with letters, as well as being able to get into a family's history with a current day crisis. Gray's writing is lyrical and compelling. Show less

Told in alternating perspectives of three sisters, the story centers around the incarceration of one of the sisters. Her family grapples with the immediat...Show more Told in alternating perspectives of three sisters, the story centers around the incarceration of one of the sisters. Her family grapples with the immediate physical concerns of her daughters, as well as the emotional and psychological issues that the charges and imprisonment have brought up. I loved how Gray framed the story with letters, as well as being able to get into a family's history with a current day crisis. Gray's writing is lyrical and compelling. Show less

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Your Driver Is Waiting

Your Driver Is Waiting

by Guns, Priya

Book - 2023

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The Prophets

The Prophets

by Jones, Robert

Book - 2021

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In the Lives of Puppets

In the Lives of Puppets

by Klune, TJ

Book - 2023

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The Thirty Names of Night

The Thirty Names of Night

by Joukhadar, Jennifer Zeynab

Book - 2020

Zeyn Joukhadar, author of the critically-acclaimed novel The Map of Salt and Stars, once again gifts readers with a phenomenal work that explores identity...Show more Zeyn Joukhadar, author of the critically-acclaimed novel The Map of Salt and Stars, once again gifts readers with a phenomenal work that explores identity, gender, and love across time and space. The Thirty Names of Night follows a nameless protagonist in New York City as they struggle to pick up the pieces of their life following the death of their mother. Under the cover of night, the protagonist explores their gender identity, art, and the diary of Laila Z. - a turn-of-the-century painter of rare birds who suddenly went missing. The journeys of two narrators masterfully echo one another in subtle and surprising ways, orchestrating a stunning narrative that examines themes of memory, belief, and the continued processes of coming of age, especially within bodies and communities that often struggle to be seen. Show less

Zeyn Joukhadar, author of the critically-acclaimed novel The Map of Salt and Stars, once again gifts readers with a phenomenal work that explores identity...Show more Zeyn Joukhadar, author of the critically-acclaimed novel The Map of Salt and Stars, once again gifts readers with a phenomenal work that explores identity, gender, and love across time and space. The Thirty Names of Night follows a nameless protagonist in New York City as they struggle to pick up the pieces of their life following the death of their mother. Under the cover of night, the protagonist explores their gender identity, art, and the diary of Laila Z. - a turn-of-the-century painter of rare birds who suddenly went missing. The journeys of two narrators masterfully echo one another in subtle and surprising ways, orchestrating a stunning narrative that examines themes of memory, belief, and the continued processes of coming of age, especially within bodies and communities that often struggle to be seen. Show less

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Something Wild & Wonderful

Something Wild & Wonderful

by Kelly, Anita

Book - 2023

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Her Body and Other Parties

Her Body and Other Parties

Stories

by Machado, Carmen Maria

Book - 2017

In Her Body and Other Parties, Carmen Maria Machado utilizes her beautiful speculative prose in a collection of short stories that continually construct a...Show more In Her Body and Other Parties, Carmen Maria Machado utilizes her beautiful speculative prose in a collection of short stories that continually construct and deconstruct issues of queerness, feminism, and the body. The eerie atmosphere Machado creates immediate draws the reader in and well complements the various satirical, disorienting, and delicious adventures her characters stumble through. Of particular note are “The Husband Stitch,” a gorgeously horrific retelling of the urban fairy tale “The Green Ribbon,” and “Especially Heinous,” an exploration of the world of Law & Order: SVU that is nothing short of brilliant. Show less

In Her Body and Other Parties, Carmen Maria Machado utilizes her beautiful speculative prose in a collection of short stories that continually construct a...Show more In Her Body and Other Parties, Carmen Maria Machado utilizes her beautiful speculative prose in a collection of short stories that continually construct and deconstruct issues of queerness, feminism, and the body. The eerie atmosphere Machado creates immediate draws the reader in and well complements the various satirical, disorienting, and delicious adventures her characters stumble through. Of particular note are “The Husband Stitch,” a gorgeously horrific retelling of the urban fairy tale “The Green Ribbon,” and “Especially Heinous,” an exploration of the world of Law & Order: SVU that is nothing short of brilliant. Show less

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The Great Believers

The Great Believers

by Makkai, Rebecca

Book - 2018

A gripping and poignant story about the early days of the AIDS epidemic in Chicago and how the lasting impact of loss affects relationships. The plot alte...Show more A gripping and poignant story about the early days of the AIDS epidemic in Chicago and how the lasting impact of loss affects relationships. The plot alternates between 1980s Chicago and contemporary Paris. The main characters struggle with life, death, and loss across thirty years. Show less

A gripping and poignant story about the early days of the AIDS epidemic in Chicago and how the lasting impact of loss affects relationships. The plot alte...Show more A gripping and poignant story about the early days of the AIDS epidemic in Chicago and how the lasting impact of loss affects relationships. The plot alternates between 1980s Chicago and contemporary Paris. The main characters struggle with life, death, and loss across thirty years. Show less

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Red, White & Royal Blue

Red, White & Royal Blue

by McQuiston, Casey

Book - 2019

This book is on my to read list. It is immensely popular with multiple holds on CHPL's print, audiobook, and ebook. It is a rom-com with political themes ...Show more This book is on my to read list. It is immensely popular with multiple holds on CHPL's print, audiobook, and ebook. It is a rom-com with political themes as the son of the first female U.S. President falls in love with the Prince of Wales. It is McQuiston's debut novel and the reviews hailed it as clever, contemporary and creative. Show less

This book is on my to read list. It is immensely popular with multiple holds on CHPL's print, audiobook, and ebook. It is a rom-com with political themes ...Show more This book is on my to read list. It is immensely popular with multiple holds on CHPL's print, audiobook, and ebook. It is a rom-com with political themes as the son of the first female U.S. President falls in love with the Prince of Wales. It is McQuiston's debut novel and the reviews hailed it as clever, contemporary and creative. Show less

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Detransition, Baby

Detransition, Baby

by Peters, Torrey

Book - 2020

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Lavender House

Lavender House

by Rosen, Lev AC

Book - 2022

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Fingersmith

Fingersmith

by Waters, Sarah

Book - 2002

There has been a resurgance in British literature of novels set in the Victorian era that concentrate upon the lowest in society, and this is one of the b...Show more There has been a resurgance in British literature of novels set in the Victorian era that concentrate upon the lowest in society, and this is one of the best. Waters is an accomplished historical author who concentrates on LGBT and queer characters in British history, and I feel that this story is a career highlight. Sue is a young girl who has been bought up by an adoptive mother in a poor area of London. Growing up with thieves and con artists, she is well trained for her role in becoming a Lady's maid for Maud Lilly, a rich, naive girl. Sue is to encourage Maud to fall in love wth a specific man in on the con, but as time goes on, Sue feels more and more conflicted about her role in the scheme. With a twist that surprised me so much I had to put the book down for a few days before I could continue reading, this is expertly plotted and a fascinating story. If you are ever in London, you can visit the real streets where some of it is based, which only adds to the spooky atmosphere as you read it. Show less

There has been a resurgance in British literature of novels set in the Victorian era that concentrate upon the lowest in society, and this is one of the b...Show more There has been a resurgance in British literature of novels set in the Victorian era that concentrate upon the lowest in society, and this is one of the best. Waters is an accomplished historical author who concentrates on LGBT and queer characters in British history, and I feel that this story is a career highlight. Sue is a young girl who has been bought up by an adoptive mother in a poor area of London. Growing up with thieves and con artists, she is well trained for her role in becoming a Lady's maid for Maud Lilly, a rich, naive girl. Sue is to encourage Maud to fall in love wth a specific man in on the con, but as time goes on, Sue feels more and more conflicted about her role in the scheme. With a twist that surprised me so much I had to put the book down for a few days before I could continue reading, this is expertly plotted and a fascinating story. If you are ever in London, you can visit the real streets where some of it is based, which only adds to the spooky atmosphere as you read it. Show less

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Ace

Ace

What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex

by Chen, Angela

Book - 2020

The book starts with laying out some really helpful terms and definitions. The next few chapters go into the ways gender, race and ability can interact wi...Show more The book starts with laying out some really helpful terms and definitions. The next few chapters go into the ways gender, race and ability can interact with ace identity. The book also uses an asexual lens to bring new insight to consent, and to complicate traditional understanding of romantic vs. platonic love. I loved how many, many ace voices and stories and experiences it featured. I learned the term "compulsory sexuality." This one was a good one. Show less

The book starts with laying out some really helpful terms and definitions. The next few chapters go into the ways gender, race and ability can interact wi...Show more The book starts with laying out some really helpful terms and definitions. The next few chapters go into the ways gender, race and ability can interact with ace identity. The book also uses an asexual lens to bring new insight to consent, and to complicate traditional understanding of romantic vs. platonic love. I loved how many, many ace voices and stories and experiences it featured. I learned the term "compulsory sexuality." This one was a good one. Show less

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Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia

A Love Story of Epic Miscalculation

by Felix, Camonghne

Book - 2023

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Ma and Me

Ma and Me

A Memoir

by Reang, Putsata

Book - 2022

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Last Call

Last Call

A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York

by Green, Elon

Book - 2021

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Elton John

by John, Elton

Audiobook CD - 2019

Elton leads us through his childhood and life, describing the impact of his cold childhood and the realization of his sexuality as he becomes a globe tott...Show more Elton leads us through his childhood and life, describing the impact of his cold childhood and the realization of his sexuality as he becomes a globe totting superstar. The best thing about this book is how Elton is prepared to laugh at himself, as well as the world around him. Elton famously was known for his extravagance and short temper, but in this book he is prepared to admit when he got it wrong, and dish the dirt in a manner that reminded me of overhearing someone talk about scandalous gossip in a cafe. This is a very personal book for Elton too, and he does not hold back when describing his issues with depression, drug addiction and his failed relationships. This is one of those rare books where the audiobook is better than the original; it is narrated by Taron Egerton (who plays Elton in the movie 'Rocketman') Show less

Elton leads us through his childhood and life, describing the impact of his cold childhood and the realization of his sexuality as he becomes a globe tott...Show more Elton leads us through his childhood and life, describing the impact of his cold childhood and the realization of his sexuality as he becomes a globe totting superstar. The best thing about this book is how Elton is prepared to laugh at himself, as well as the world around him. Elton famously was known for his extravagance and short temper, but in this book he is prepared to admit when he got it wrong, and dish the dirt in a manner that reminded me of overhearing someone talk about scandalous gossip in a cafe. This is a very personal book for Elton too, and he does not hold back when describing his issues with depression, drug addiction and his failed relationships. This is one of those rare books where the audiobook is better than the original; it is narrated by Taron Egerton (who plays Elton in the movie 'Rocketman') Show less

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Wow, No Thank You

Wow, No Thank You

Essays

by Irby, Samantha

Book - 2020

Irby's recent book won the 2021 Lamda Literary Award for Bisexual Nonfiction: "A collection of essays about life in small-town America, Irby looks at...Show more Irby's recent book won the 2021 Lamda Literary Award for Bisexual Nonfiction: "A collection of essays about life in small-town America, Irby looks at all aspects of life, from marriage to kids to jobs to aging. A lovely look at being queer in the midwest, and trying to make it as a human being, Irby takes us from Michigan to L.A. and back again with insightful essays that will make any midwesterner go 'yep.'"-Book Riot Show less

Irby's recent book won the 2021 Lamda Literary Award for Bisexual Nonfiction: "A collection of essays about life in small-town America, Irby looks at...Show more Irby's recent book won the 2021 Lamda Literary Award for Bisexual Nonfiction: "A collection of essays about life in small-town America, Irby looks at all aspects of life, from marriage to kids to jobs to aging. A lovely look at being queer in the midwest, and trying to make it as a human being, Irby takes us from Michigan to L.A. and back again with insightful essays that will make any midwesterner go 'yep.'"-Book Riot Show less

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Gender Queer

Gender Queer

A Memoir

by Kobabe, Maia

Graphic Novel - 2019

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