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The Ultimate Pride Month Reading List
The best of the best LGBTQ+ stories across genres.
Published on July 5, 2023
Patsy: A Novel
Nicole Dennis-BennIn this winner of the 2020 Lambda Award for best Lesbian Fiction, many tough choices face the titular Patsy: She decides to leave Jamaica, her daughter, and her husband looking for a better life in America and her first love, Cicely. While she grabs the reins of her life, it doesn’t stay on course, and she’s left trying to navigate through her desired dreams and harsher reality. A bold exploration of immigration and motherhood.
Her Body and Other Parties: Stories
Carmen Maria MachadoMachado’s collection of stories is so wonderfully weird, queer, and feminist. Genre-bending, uncanny, and often very funny, each of these unusual stories has something poignant to say about being a person and about being an artist.
The Thirty Names of Night: A Novel
Zeyn JoukhadarLet your heart take flight with this gorgeous tale about two artists whose lives intertwine despite the decades dividing them. Haunted by the tragic death of his ornithologist mother, a young Syrian American trans man paints murals of birds across New York City in her memory. When he discovers the journal of Laila Z, a bird artist who disappeared mysteriously decades ago, her story sends him on a quest for a rare bird and opens his eyes to the rich hidden history of the queer and trans people in his community.
Cleanness
Garth GreenwellGreenwell proves he is one of the best writers about dark desires with his sophomore novel about an unnamed narrator — a gay, American teacher — reflecting on his loves and lusts (and engaging in some steamy sex).
Red, White & Royal Blue: A Novel
Casey McQuistonAlex, the First Son of the United States, starts off as frenemies and ends up lovers with Henry, the Prince of Wales. A sweet LGBTQ+ love story that provides a heavy dose of much-needed escapism from real-world politics.
This Is How It Always Is: A Novel
Laurie Frankel“It is not surprising that the life I concocted at 23 for a not yet extant human did not turn out to apply. But the plot twists that came later were the ones I never saw coming. One surprising thing that happened, slowly … was that my son switched from shorts to skirts,” author Frankel wrote in a Literary Hub essay about her son transitioning to her daughter. Frankel draws from her personal family experience to write this big-hearted novel about a transgender child. Widely considered one of the best novels from 2017.
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
Jeanette WintersonThis semi-autobiographical novel by Jeanette Winterson won the Whitbread Award honoring an outstanding first novel. It’s a coming-of-age story of a lesbian girl growing up in a conservative religious household.
Beijing Comrades: A Novel
Bei TongIt took decades for an English translation of this cult classic novel from China to be published, but now this important work of queer literature is available to a whole new audience. “Beijing Comrades” follows a traditional forbidden love formula while also critiquing homophobia and governmental policies in the world’s most populous country.
The House of Impossible Beauties: A Novel
Joseph CassaraIf you’re a fan of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” you may have heard the expression “category is.” (RuPaul even wrote a song called “Category Is!”) This phrase hails from the underground ballroom scenes of the 1980s and early ’90s, which is where and when “The House of Impossible Beauties” takes place. A heartbreaking, yet vibrant, story with drag culture in 1980s Harlem at its heart.
Black Water Sister
Zen ChoThe second we saw author Zen Cho describe her fantasy adventure as “A stressed zillennial lesbian fights gods, ghosts, gangsters & grandmas in 21st century Penang” on Twitter, we were in. Equal parts sass, suspense, family drama, and heart, you don’t want to miss this charmer set in modern Malaysia.
Orlando: A Biography
Virginia WoolfOne of Virginia Woolf’s most popular novels, “Orlando” is the story of a poet who changes sex from man to woman, meeting key figures in English literature. It was racy for its time, but was a critical success, and considered a love letter to Woolf’s real-life partner, Vita Sackville-West.
Punch Me Up To The Gods: A Memoir
Brian BroomeA moving memoir about growing up Black and gay in rural Ohio. Framing his life story around the Gwendolyn Brooks poem “We Real Cool,” Broome brilliantly calls out destructive stereotypes about masculinity. A heart wrenching, intimate look at an outsider's search for a space to be his authentic self.
In the Dream House: A Memoir
Carmen Maria MachadoWinner of the 2020 Lambda Award for best LGBTQ Nonfiction. Machado (“Her Body and Other Parties”) doesn’t just break all the rules with her marvelous memoir — she transcends them. Masterfully weaving together dozens of genres, from gothic and folktales, to lesbian pulp and road trips, Machado tells the frightening story of a past relationship with an abusive girlfriend. “In the Dream House” breaks the destructive silence surrounding abusive queer relationships — and breaks open a new way of nonfiction storytelling.
Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love
Jonathan Van NessGet a behind-the-scenes tour of Van Ness’s life before he stole the show on “Queer Eye.” He’s always been “Over the Top,” but his life hasn’t always been gorgeous because of it: While growing up gay in the Midwest, he endured ridicule and abuse. Now, of course, he’s an icon for fashion and compassion, especially toward yourself. Revel in JVN’s story and advice.
How We Fight for Our Lives: A Memoir
Saeed JonesJones lays bare the struggle of growing up both gay and black in Texas. His prose evokes these painful memories with just the right amount of distance to show the hope beyond the otherwise bleak circumstances.
Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More
Janet MockWriter and producer Mock’s memoir of coming out as transgender is an urgent read right now, given the discrimination and violence committed against trans women of color that has made national headlines. Mock provides a path to a better tomorrow.
Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?
Jeanette WintersonAcclaimed novelist Winterson grew up rejected by her abusive adoptive mother. Just as Winterson came to find comfort — and bits of herself — in literature, perhaps you, too, will find comfort in her words and reassurance that resilience pays off.
I Can't Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race, and Other Reasons I've Put My Faith in Beyoncé
I Can't Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race, and Other Reasons I've Put My Faith in Beyoncé
Michael ArceneauxHeartfelt and heartbreaking, Arceneaux’s essays explore his experiences as a gay, Black, Catholic Southerner, including how he set about, in his words, “unlearning every damaging thing I’ve seen and heard about my identity.” From praying to Jesus to “cure” him of homosexuality and being recruited for the priesthood, to his love of Beyoncé and coming out to his mom, this is a bold collection on the power of self-acceptance.
Karamo: My Story of Embracing Purpose, Healing, and Hope
Karamo BrownBrown tells the uplifting story of how he overcame struggles with drugs and alcohol, abuse, racism, homophobia, and more to become the inspirational “Culture Expert” on Netflix’s beloved “Queer Eye.” Karamo’s commitment to strength through lifelong learning and self-reflection radiate throughout his inspiring memoir.
Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic
Alison BechdelBechdel’s comic memoir has been widely lauded for pushing the boundaries of both the medium and the genre. This is by no means a light story of fun family dysfunction: It deals with closeted homosexuality, abuse, and suicide. The “fun home” of the title refers to the funeral home run by Bechdel’s father’s family.
Diary of a Drag Queen
Crystal RasmussenTold in diary entries, “Diary of a Drag Queen” is a fun romp filled with spicy dating app hookups and laugh-out-loud descriptions of trying to make it in New York City. As journalist Rasmussen shares the details of his sex life and what it’s like to write about it for magazines, it’s difficult not to think this memoir is like what Carrie Bradshaw would write if she moonlit as a drag queen.
How To Write An Autobiographical Novel: Essays
Alexander CheeChee’s book is mostly memoir mixed with morsels of writing tutorial as he attempts to both unravel and connect all the disparate parts that shape our identities. Chee’s observations as a mixed-race gay man who grew up with sexual abuse provide a powerful and clear perspective.
High School
Sara QuinIndie pop favorites Tegan and Sara open up in this revealing autobiography, chronicling their lives from humble beginnings in Calgary, Alberta to worldwide acclaim as musicians and LGBTQ+ icons. In alternating chapters, each of these twin sisters tells their story of growing up gay in a tumultuous household, school struggles, first loves, and, of course, sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll fame.
Fire Shut Up In My Bones: A Memoir
Charles M. BlowNew York Times journalist Charles M. Blow tackles the tough task of connecting and disentangling his race, class, sexual, gender, and geographic identity in this poetic memoir. An important coming out story from a bisexual, black, Southern man.
Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls: A Memoir
T Kira MaddenMadden was raised by a Chinese Hawaiian mother and a Jewish father in Boca Raton, Florida, where she quickly figured out that she was queer. Her memoir reveals how, despite our vast diversity of experiences, the boxes of conformity we try to fit ourselves (and others) in are heavy, confining, and destructive.
Meet Cute Diary
Emery LeeNoah Ramirez is a trans boy in love with love, and he wants to keep the dream of a happily ever after open for other trans teens like him. So he starts a blog about cute trans relationships. But a troll insists that all the stories are fake — which they are. In swoops Drew with a fake-dating proposal to save Noah’s blog — and steal his heart. This is a meet cute story for the ages that’s been blurbed by pretty much every notable YA author in the LGBTQIA+ space (Kacen Callender, Aiden Thomas, and Becky Albertalli, to name just a few).
The Sky Blues
Robbie CouchBeing openly gay in a small town is hard, and Sky’s certainly seen his fair share of hardship: His mom kicked him out and he’s constantly hiding burn scars from an accident. Still, Sky is determined to make his senior year great with an epic promposal, even when homophobic hackers try to ruin that, too. A book that’s overflowing with Pride.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Benjamin Alire SáenzBenjamin Alire Sáenz’s stunning novel is a delicate and beautifully written portrayal of the intensity and unruly passion that comes with our formative teenage years. It lives up to the elegance of its cover and mouthful of a title. A visceral reminder of the life-altering effects that happen when you meet that one person: your first love.
You Should See Me in a Crown
Leah JohnsonA perfectly executed rom-com starring a queer, black teen running for prom queen. Wallflower Liz Lighty is determined to be crowned prom queen and win the $10,000 scholarship prize associated with the honor so she can afford to go to an elite college. The biggest problem? Liz is in love with one of her prom queen competitors.
The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue
Mackenzi LeeForbes named author Mackenzi Lee, 28, one of the top 30 “young, creative and bold minds” of 2020, and Teen Vogue calls Lee’s rollicking novel, “The queer teen historical you didn’t know was missing from your life.” Sparks fly when two friends embark on an 18th-century European road trip, complete with a bisexual young lord, highwaymen, pirates, and magic.
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Becky AlbertalliOf course you’ll love this book if you’re a champion of more LGBTQ representation in YA, but also if you generally enjoy quippy teenage wit. Simon’s coming out story is a great blend of lovable teenage hijinks, mystery, and cute romance.
Cemetery Boys
Aiden ThomasA cute, queer love story between a gay trans boy and a ghost. Yadriel is determined to prove his gender identity to his Latinx family by exhibiting powers of a brujo rather than a bruja. Yadriel means to summon the ghost of his recently deceased cousin, but instead ends up with the spirit of his school’s bad boy, Julian Diaz. A stunning #OwnVoices story that is breaking down several barriers.
I Wish You All the Best
Mason DeaverNonbinary author Deaver’s debut novel tackles the adversity Ben De Backer faces when they come out as nonbinary to their parents and get thrown out of the house. Ben goes to live with their estranged sister and her husband, and meets a great new friend in Nathan. While YA novels have led the way in positive representation of the LGBTQ+ community, nonbinary stories are still few and far between.
The Miseducation of Cameron Post
Emily M. DanforthBoth the book and the movie versions of “The Miseducation of Cameron Post” have been critically lauded and beloved. Danforth’s debut meanders its way into your heart, less a gut punch and more a pressure that builds and builds upon many quiet moments. An important novel about one young woman steadfastly staying who she is against the evils of ignorance.
Felix Ever After
Kacen CallenderBlack, queer, and trans, 17-year-old artist Felix Love is having a complicated summer. Targeted by an anonymous transphobic bully, Felix catfishes his suspected tormentor, but his plan for revenge sends him on an adventure of love and self-discovery. With a fantastic (and diverse) cast, this feel-good novel is wonderfully messy, warm, and full of friendship and love.
None of the Above
I. W. GregorioKristin Lattimer is riding high after being voted homecoming queen, but it all comes crashing down when the whole school finds out that she is intersex. “None of the Above” sensitively explores questions about gender and sexuality while shining light on a condition few people know about or understand.
Carry On
Rainbow RowellRainbow Rowell’s series is basically “Harry Potter,” but gay. Simon Snow is the Chosen One who’s infuriated and infatuated with his openly gay vampire roommate, Baz. Do we really need to say more? Didn’t we have you at Rainbow Rowell + gay “Harry Potter”?
Let's Talk About Love
Claire Kann“Let’s Talk About Love” stars an asexual and bi-romantic black lead who, in her first year of college, is grappling with her sexual identity, the expectations of her parents and friends, and her growing feelings for Takumi. An ace story full of #BlackGirlMagic.
Clap When You Land
Elizabeth AcevedoThis novel by Afro-Dominican author Elizabeth Acevedo explores a feeling shared by many immigrants: that of living double lives. “Clap When You Land” is the bittersweet story of two girls living in different countries who, in one tragic moment, lose a father but gain a sister. After Papi Rios perishes in a plane crash, his daughters Camino and Yahaira learn of each other’s existence for the very first time. Heartbreak leads to healing in this unforgettable YA triumph.
More Happy Than Not
Adam SilveraAdam Silvera’s debut is unforgettable, with its compelling characters, its deft depiction of class politics without relying on stereotypes and slang, and its message that hardship helps us find happiness.
The Gay Revolution: The Story of the Struggle
Lillian FadermanAn overview of gay and lesbian history from the 1950s until now, expertly and exhaustively cataloging major milestones and hurdles. Lambda Literary Award winner Lillian Faderman writes about decades worth of history with a novelist’s flair.
Conduct Unbecoming: Gays & Lesbians in the U.S. Military
Randy ShiltsRandy Shilts’ book about the experience of gay and lesbian troops in the military originally came out over two decades ago, but with former President Trump’s controversial attempt to ban transgender troops from service still fresh, the sobering stories told within remain relevant.
Stonewall: The Riots That Sparked the Gay Revolution
David CarterThe Stonewall Riots were a turning point for gay rights, a flashpoint that led to increased activism and much higher visibility and respect of LGBTQ+ culture today. Carter’s history chronicles how the modern gay rights movement got started.
Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the Up Stairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation
Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the Up Stairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation
Robert W. FieselerBefore the Pulse nightclub shooting in 2016, the biggest mass murder of the LGBTQ+ community in the U.S. was a little-known incident in New Orleans at the Up Stairs Lounge in 1973. Learn more about this flashpoint incident in the award-winning “Tinderbox.”
From Dust, a Flame
Rebecca PodosFrom Lambda Award-winning author Podos comes a contemporary YA fantasy steeped in Jewish folklore. Upon turning 17, Hannah suddenly has snake-like eyes. Her mother goes off to find a cure, but doesn’t return. This takes Hannah and her brother, Gabe, on a journey that reveals their family’s Jewish heritage and supernatural history.
Written in the Stars: A Novel
Alexandria BellefleurA free-spirited astrologer and Type A stick-in-the-mud agree to pretend they’re dating, but neither can predict what will happen next. This queer twist on the classic fake-relationship-turned-real romance trope provides a happy ending without being cheesy and characters that are hard not to love.
A Million Quiet Revolutions
Robin GowIn a small, rural town, two trans boys found solace in each other. When a scandal forces one to move away, they help each other navigate the struggles of being trans from afar. Told through texts, letters, imagined conversations, and dazzling stream of conscious verse, Gow’s story about the slow burn of falling in love captures all the feels of being a teenager.
So This Is Ever After
F.T. LukensAfter slaying the ruler of a kingdom with no heirs, Arek’s celebrations are cut short once he realizes he must soul-bond with a mate before his 18th birthday or risk death. Arek wants to choose Matt, his longtime friend, but will Matt accept out of obligation or true affection? Escaping to Lukens’ beautifully imagined world where queer love and polyamory are accepted — and romance proves to still be a delightful comedy of errors — is a treat for fantasy readers looking for something a little less traditional.
The One True Me and You: A Novel
Remi K. EnglandFanfic author Kay can’t wait to attend her first cosplay convention. That is, until she realizes a beauty pageant is happening at the same hotel and her high school bully is competing. Luckily, her bully’s biggest competition, Teagan, is a queer contestant who secretly wishes she was at the cosplay convention. When Kay and Teagan meet, sparks fly. This is a great read for anyone looking for queer stories about nerd culture, online fandoms, and cosplay with a dash of romance.
Jay's Gay Agenda
Jason JuneAdd this book to your weekend plans for some laughter and fun. Jay is the only out kid at his small-town school, so he’s been keeping a list of gay firsts he’s excited to experience some day: first time meeting another (openly) gay teen, first kiss, first time going all the way. His chance to start checking things off comes sooner than expected when he and his family move to Seattle, where the queer community thrives. Revel in Jay’s joy in this charming, pure-hearted novel.
The Darkness Outside Us
Eliot SchreferThe less you know about what’s going on from the start of this story, the better. Ambrose and Kodiak are stuck in space together looking for Ambrose’s sister, Minerva. Or at least, that’s what they believe is their mission. “The Darkness Outside Us” is full of mystery and meditations on what sustains our souls.
Black on Both Sides: A Racial History of Trans Identity
C. Riley Snorton“Black on Both Sides” shares the often erased stories of Black trans people from the mid-19th century, and the intersection between Blackness and transness over the last 150 years. An enlightening read that is meticulously researched and a necessary contribution to trans studies.
Girls Can Kiss Now: Essays
Jill GutowitzAs a journalist with witty flair, Gutowitz covered entertainment for outlets like The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, and Vulture. In her debut collection of essays, she couples her expert knowledge of pop culture with her own coming-of-age tale, and what results is a laugh-out-loud collection of comedic essays about growing up as a queer person in the early 2000s. From Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson’s relationship to a list entitled “The Ten Most Important Sapphic Paparazzi Photos in Modern History,” this clever and candid book is perfect for anyone in the mood for early aughts nostalgia.
Hola Papi: How to Come Out in a Walmart Parking Lot and Other Life Lessons
John Paul BrammerDubbed the “Cheryl Strayed for young queer people” and the “Picante Carrie Bradshaw,” Brammer steels hearts and soothes minds with his frank and hilarious advice column for the LGBTQ+ community. Part extension of his “¡Hola Papi!” column and part memoir of growing up gay and biracial in rural Oklahoma, Brammer’s book is all love. A glowing reminder to pick ourselves up from past pitfalls and embrace the person we’ve become.
Greedy: Notes from a Bisexual Who Wants Too Much
Jen WinstonGrowing up in the early 2000s, Instagram star and internet personality Winston didn't yet have the words to describe her sexuality, but one thing was clear: She was terrible at dating men. Over and over in her delightful debut that's part-memoir, part-societal analysis, Winston explores the question, "What even is bi culture?" as she opens up about her own entertaining dating foibles, explores the confusing cultural context in which she grew up, and leaves readers excited about how Gen Z is currently changing the discourse around sexuality.
All Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto
George M. JohnsonA collection of heartfelt personal essays about the coming-of-age experience of Black queer youth. Johnson’s writing captures a wide range of emotions, from the pain of being bullied to sweet moments spent with his encouraging grandmother, while touching upon important themes like identity and self-discovery.
A Wild and Precious Life: A Memoir
Edie WindsorWhen the Supreme Court ruled in Edie Windsor’s favor after she sued the U.S. government for not recognizing her same-sex marriage, the course of LGBTQ+ rights changed forever. Reading this trailblazer’s memoir about growing up gay in the 50s and navigating the underground scene of the West Village is both a joyful and incredibly immersive experience.
The Natural Mother of the Child: A Memoir of Nonbinary Parenthood
Krys Malcolm BelcBeing listed as “mother” on his son’s birth certificate triggered a deep exploration of gender in Malcolm Belc, a nonbinary transmasculine parent. His memoir about the experience of being a trans parent gives much food for thought, and does an excellent job of challenging readers to explore beyond many of the binaries and stereotypes that exist in parenting.
Don't Cry for Me: A Novel
Daniel BlackOn his deathbed, a Black father attempts to make amends through a series of letters with the gay son he rejected. Sure to tug on readers’ heartstrings, this epistolary novel on what it means to be a man is a memorable portrait of the painful wisdom that often comes with regret.
Afterparties: Stories
Anthony Veasna SoThe highly anticipated short story collection from Anthony Veasna So, who died unexpectedly in 2020 on the verge of breaking through as a literary star. Irreverent, funny, and raw, “Afterparties” paints a vibrant portrait of growing up queer in a Cambodian American community, with an older, refugee generation that survived the Khmer Rouge genocide and a younger generation that wants to do more than survive. Roxane Gay selected “Afterparties” as the December pick for her Audacious Book Club.
Young Mungo
Douglas StuartMungo, a 15-year-old living in an abusive Protestant household in early 1990s Glasgow, only knows violence, yet he somehow retains his gentle heart. The discovery of his verboten relationship with James, a Catholic boy and kindred spirit, leads to a powerful ending. Stuart’s exploration of masculinity among working-class men and the turmoil between Catholics and Protestants in Scotland is as beautifully written as it is tragic.
Honey Girl
Morgan RogersCelebrating her new doctorate degree, self-admitted goody-two-shoes Grace Porter goes a little too wild in Vegas and wakes up married to a woman she doesn’t know. “Honey Girl” is a sweet love story that any perfectionist can relate to.
How to Find a Princess: Runaway Royals
Alyssa ColeA queer retelling of “Anastasia”? Sign us up. This royal rom-com is charming and full of steamy chemistry between a woman who doesn’t know she’s a princess and the private investigator tasked with returning her to the throne.
Indecent Advances: A Hidden History of True Crime and Prejudice Before Stonewall
James PolchinBefore Stonewall, violence against gay men was often justified by claiming victims had made “indecent advances” towards their attackers. Polchin compellingly blends true crime with an exploration of how this little-explored history shaped activists of the ‘60s.
The Gay Agenda: A Modern Queer History & Handbook
Ashley MolessoA fun and educational guide to queer history, culture, art, and celebrities. The perfect informative introduction for anyone exploring their identity or wanting to know more about the LGBTQ+ community.
The Deviant's War: The Homosexual vs. the United States of America
Eric CerviniIn the 1950s, it was common for people to be fired due to their sexuality. “The Deviant’s War” is the story of the first person to successfully protest the discriminatory practice. Filling in the gaps of gay history, this Pulitzer finalist is great for anyone curious about the early stages of the LGBTQ+ rights movement and its forgotten ties to the Black Freedom Movement.
Female Husbands: A Trans History
Jen Manion“Female Husbands” shares the incredible lives of trans people who lived before WWI. Meticulously reconstructing the struggles, heartbreaks, and triumphs of those who lived as what was referred to as “female husbands” in the 18th and 19th centuries, Manon breathes fresh new life into these previously unearthed stories.
Unprotected: A Memoir
Billy PorterThe “Pose” and “Kinky Boots” star is a powerful symbol for unapologetically living as your authentic self. But, as he reveals in this unfiltered memoir, growing up Black and gay forced Porter to overcome adversity and trauma before becoming the unforgettable and inspiring icon he is today.
How Y'all Doing?: Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived
Leslie JordanGive your abs a workout from laughing at Jordan’s side-splitting stories in his fun memoir. Joyful and uplifting, the Emmy winner offers his sassy life observations and off-the-cuff comedy made famous by his viral social media videos.
Start Without Me: (I'll Be There in a Minute)
Gary JanettiThe “Family Guy” writer’s laugh-out-loud stories about his childhood are filled with pithy observations, including “The Catholics are the RuPaul’s Drag Race of religions. We put on a show, honey.” “Start Without Me” is like catching up with your funniest friend over a round of cocktails.
The Boy with a Bird in His Chest: A Novel
Emme LundOwen is a boy with a bird in his chest. It’s always been there, but no one can know. Drawing upon her experience growing up queer in the early 2000s, Lund provides a new take on the coming-of-age novel in the story of Owen, a character you’ll want to hug throughout the entire book.
Running with Scissors: A Memoir
Augusten BurroughsThere’s no way your family has even half the dysfunction of Augusten Burroughs’. Seriously, there’s a pedophile who lives in the shed behind his house. Defines “insanely funny.” (If your family IS half as dysfunctional, you should start writing a book about it.)
Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches
Audre LordeIf you care about making the world a better place, check out the beautiful and whip-smart commentary about how life transforms under the pressures of white supremacy, homophobia, and classism. Written between 1976 and 1984, this collection set the stage of Lorde’s literary greatness and is essential reading for fans.