Showing titles in LGBTQ+ Studies

Inspired by her transgender son, activist Jodie Patterson explores identity, gender, race, and authenticity to tell the real-life story of a family’s history and transformation. “A courageous and poetic testimony on family and the self, and the learning and unlearning we must do for those we...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The inspiring true story of transgender actor and activist Nicole Maines, whose identical twin brother, Jonas, and ordinary American family join her on an extraordinary journey to understand, nurture, and celebrate the uniqueness in us all. Nicole appears as TV’s...

* A Finalist for the 2026 National Book Award in Nonfiction * “A singular and deeply moving book. Osmundson has birthed a profound meditation on family and food, longing and loss, hope and grief, humans and salmon. In his story, we find a multitude of beautiful, complicated ways of imagining...

Una invitación a reflexionar sobre las emociones que nos atraviesan, a sentir el vértigo de las contradicciones y, sobre todo, a imaginar que otro mundo no es imposible ¿Qué placer hay detrás de los discursos de odio? ¿Por qué seduce tanto la violencia? ¿Por qué lo políticamente...

Este libro explica la génesis de la teoría queer y su desarrollo, analizando y recopilando los diferentes discursos que se ven implicados en ella. Ofrece al lector de habla hispana unas claves de lectura para un nuevo concepto crítico nacido en el mundo anglosajón, poco conocido aún en...

Flamboyance ignites every aspect of our lives, from art and entertainment to ritual and protest. The word conjures exuberance and unashamed passion; in thought, expression and dress. Yet historically the term 'flamboyant' has been reserved for the over-the-top and the outré, invoked at times as a pejorative innuendo or worse.

Playwright and television writer Kermit Frazier grew up in southeast Washington, DC, during the Civil Rights era of the 1950s and 1960s. As a student at an all-Black elementary school, he was selected for a newly formed honors track at a predominantly white secondary school. Traveling a complex...

One spouse, two-point-four kids, a golden retriever and a white picket fence. That's the goal, right? For some people that sounds perfect. For others, the monogamous 'default' feels restrictive and uncomfortable, and a more flexible approach allows them to flourish. In this honest, open guide...

How can I enjoy my hot disabled body whilst dealing with internalised ableism? How can I best navigate my sex life with mobility issues or a carer? Why are queer spaces so inaccessible - and what can I do about it? Andrew Gurza is seriously hot. He's also seriously disabled. Having spent a...

Bloomsbury presents Future Indefinite, with the unfinished Past Conditional, by Noël Coward, read by Arty Froushan. The definitive account, in his own words, of one of the most popular figures in British theatre. The second and concluding volume of Noël Coward's legendary autobiography...

Uncover the inspiring LGBTQ+ history of fierce global protests that transformed hidden love into a civil rights triumph. Whether you are searching for community roots or seeking a deeply emotional political awakening on your daily commute, this urgent narrative delivers. Witness the profound...

Reclaim your identity from spiritual abuse and purity culture with a queer-affirming guide to healing religious trauma. If you grew up navigating conservative sermons and suffocating family expectations, the chronic psychological pressure you experienced was not a personal failure. This tender...

Uncover the hidden LGBTQ+ history of fluid desire and reclaim a powerful queer legacy systematically erased by time. For anyone seeking identity validation or a deeper connection to their roots, this chronological journey provides undeniable proof of existence. From ancient poets to modern...

Uncover the hidden LGBTQ+ history and powerful legacies of Black bisexual icons who shaped modern liberation movements. For anyone seeking identity and a deeper connection to their roots, this validating narrative restores the erased voices at the intersection of race and sexuality. It serves as...

Experience the heartbreaking narrative history of the 1980s HIV/AIDS crisis, where grassroots activism fought prejudice. Perfect for deep-dive learning, this poignant exploration captures the fear, quiet courage, and mutual aid of marginalized communities facing a mysterious catastrophe...

Release deep-seated shame and build authentic gay confidence with this trauma-aware guided hypnosis journey. Whether you are navigating coming out anxiety or overcoming past rejection, this soothing audio experience offers a profound emotional reset. Unhook from the exhausting cycle of...

Navigate the vulnerability of coming out and heal from rejection with this empowering LGBTQ+ guide to inner liberation. Whether you are facing unsupportive environments at home or navigating workplace pressures, finding the language for your personal truth is the first step toward unapologetic...

A powerful and hilarious personal history that tells the true story of the queer ’90s and how it transformed queer life in the decades that followed The 1990s were a decade of transformation. Globalization reshaped geopolitics, and the rise of the World Wide Web revolutionized technology...

Transform the way you have sex, the way you connect with yourself, and the way you show up in the world. Anna Hushlak and Billie Quinlan have changed the lives of over half a million women around the world with their approach to pleasure and sex through their popular app, Ferly. In Turn Yourself...

Longlisted for the National Book Critics Circle Award, Nonfiction AN ALLSTORA'S QUEER HISTORY 101 BOOK CLUB PICK "An absorbing landmark of film criticism.” --The Chicago Tribune, "The 10 Best Books of the Year" A blazingly original history celebrating the persistence of queerness onscreen...