if this is the end by Bebe Oliver
A raw and real portrayal of queer First Nations identity, Bebe’s sophomore work of poetry if this is the end navigates the murky waters of childhood trauma in a poignant journey to self-acceptance.
Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin
A pillar of queer literature, Giovanni’s Room is set in 1950s Paris where love and fear defines a fated romance.
A Language of Limbs by Dylin Hardcastle
Following the lives of two Australian women, Dylin’s bold novel traces possibilities and finalities over three decades. Come for their poetic prose and stay for a deeply felt picture of queer love and community.
Our Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst
The latest offering from the Booker Prize–winning author, Our Evenings is a luminous portrait of modern England exploring class, race and sexuality through the lives of two men across decades.
The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden
What happens when we relinquish hard-won control? Within the confines of a meticulously kept family home, this 2024 Booker Prize shortlisted debut charts unexpected sapphic desires in post-WWII Netherlands.
Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters
An unexpected pregnancy forces three women to confront their deepest desires. Torrey’s widely celebrated debut fearlessly traverses the taboos around gender, sex and relationships.
Little Rot by Akwaeke Emezi
Set over a single weekend, this dark lit-fic thriller rapidly descends into an at once hostile and seductive underworld where decisions will upend lives.