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Coming of Age
Tender, insightful, and deeply relatable—these books capture the pivotal moments when young gay lives unfold, identities bloom, and first loves take root.


'Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim' by David Sedaris
David Sedaris' collection of family stories has perfect timing and unexpected heart in Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim. His voice transforms familiar dysfunction into something warm and funny—essential listening for anyone who appreciates the beautiful chaos of loving difficult people.
Aug 6


'Invisible Boys' by Holden Sheppard
A devastating, beautiful story about three gay teens in small-town Australia. Holden Sheppard delivers raw honesty about faith, shame, and survival. This one gets an A—and will stay with you.
Aug 6


'Wild Dark Shore' by Charlotte McConaghy
Wild Dark Shore is a beautifully written book that achieves what it sets out to do, even if what it sets out to do occasionally feels a bit too earnest for its own good. Worth reading, but maybe temper those sky-high expectations.
Jul 17


'My Government Means to Kill Me' by Rasheed Newson
A masterfully paced novel that transforms personal survival into political awakening—essential reading.
Jun 30


'The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King' by Harry Trevaldwyn
A sharp, funny, and big-hearted rom-com about a theater kid chasing the fantasy of love, The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King shines brightest when it lets its drama king grow beyond the script he’s written for himself.
Apr 18


'Lie With Me' by Philippe Besson
A lyrical, quietly powerful story of first love and longing, Lie With Me traces the fragile beauty of a hidden romance and the ache it leaves behind across a lifetime.
Apr 17


'Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe' by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
A tender, poetic coming-of-age that sees gayness through the lens of vulnerability and cultural identity. Sáenz's lyrical prose elevates what could be a simple story into something achingly beautiful—even when it occasionally prioritizes introspection over action.
Apr 13
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