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Pride: Teen & Adult Fiction

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A selection of fiction titles for teens and adults celebrating LGBTQ+ authors and stories.(Created, 05/2022)

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CCCL_EDI

Contra Costa County Library

15 items

15 items

Kiss & Tell

Kiss & Tell

by Khorram, Adib

Book - 2022

While on tour with his boyband Kiss & Tell, Hunter experiences his first public breakup with his boyfriend and his first rebound relationship. Can Hunter learn to adapt to the public scrutiny of being a queer role model to his adoring fans? While on tour with his boyband Kiss & Tell, Hunter experiences his first public breakup with his boyfriend and his first rebound relationship. Can Hunter learn to adapt to the public scrutiny of being a queer role model to his adoring fans? Show less

While on tour with his boyband Kiss & Tell, Hunter experiences his first public breakup with his boyfriend and his first rebound relationship. Can Hunter learn to adapt to the public scrutiny of being a queer role model to his adoring fans? While on tour with his boyband Kiss & Tell, Hunter experiences his first public breakup with his boyfriend and his first rebound relationship. Can Hunter learn to adapt to the public scrutiny of being a queer role model to his adoring fans? Show less

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Cinderella Is Dead

Cinderella Is Dead

by Bayron, Kalynn

Book - 2020

A retelling of the classic Cinderella tale. Teen girls are required to attend the annual ball where men select potential wives. But 16-year-old Sophia wou...Show more A retelling of the classic Cinderella tale. Teen girls are required to attend the annual ball where men select potential wives. But 16-year-old Sophia would prefer to marry her best friend Erin. Sophia vows to take down the kingdom and change the rules around her. Show less

A retelling of the classic Cinderella tale. Teen girls are required to attend the annual ball where men select potential wives. But 16-year-old Sophia wou...Show more A retelling of the classic Cinderella tale. Teen girls are required to attend the annual ball where men select potential wives. But 16-year-old Sophia would prefer to marry her best friend Erin. Sophia vows to take down the kingdom and change the rules around her. Show less

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She Gets the Girl

She Gets the Girl

by Lippincott, Rachael

Book - 2022

Molly Parker is awkward and head-over-heels for her crush Cora. Alex Blackwood is a major flirt that "gets the girl" but can't keep the girl due...Show more Molly Parker is awkward and head-over-heels for her crush Cora. Alex Blackwood is a major flirt that "gets the girl" but can't keep the girl due to her selfish nature. Recently single, Alex decides to help Molly pursue her crush believing her kind gesture will help her win back her ex-girlfriend. But will the plan backfire? Show less

Molly Parker is awkward and head-over-heels for her crush Cora. Alex Blackwood is a major flirt that "gets the girl" but can't keep the girl due...Show more Molly Parker is awkward and head-over-heels for her crush Cora. Alex Blackwood is a major flirt that "gets the girl" but can't keep the girl due to her selfish nature. Recently single, Alex decides to help Molly pursue her crush believing her kind gesture will help her win back her ex-girlfriend. But will the plan backfire? Show less

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Stuck Rubber Baby

Stuck Rubber Baby

by Cruse, Howard

Graphic Novel - 2020

Written by cartoonist Howard Cruse (editor of Gay Comix and the gay-themed "Wendel" comic strip), "Stuck Rubber Baby" addresses issues of racism and homophobia in the American south during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Written by cartoonist Howard Cruse (editor of Gay Comix and the gay-themed "Wendel" comic strip), "Stuck Rubber Baby" addresses issues of racism and homophobia in the American south during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Show less

Written by cartoonist Howard Cruse (editor of Gay Comix and the gay-themed "Wendel" comic strip), "Stuck Rubber Baby" addresses issues of racism and homophobia in the American south during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Written by cartoonist Howard Cruse (editor of Gay Comix and the gay-themed "Wendel" comic strip), "Stuck Rubber Baby" addresses issues of racism and homophobia in the American south during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Show less

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I'm So (not) Over You

I'm So (not) Over You

by Jackson, Kosoko

Book - 2022

When Hudson Rivers asks his ex-boyfriend Kian to accompany him on a lunch to see his parents, it leads to them spending a long weekend together. While posing as a couple at a wedding, Hudson and Kian begin to reconsider their feelings for each other. When Hudson Rivers asks his ex-boyfriend Kian to accompany him on a lunch to see his parents, it leads to them spending a long weekend together. While posing as a couple at a wedding, Hudson and Kian begin to reconsider their feelings for each other. Show less

When Hudson Rivers asks his ex-boyfriend Kian to accompany him on a lunch to see his parents, it leads to them spending a long weekend together. While posing as a couple at a wedding, Hudson and Kian begin to reconsider their feelings for each other. When Hudson Rivers asks his ex-boyfriend Kian to accompany him on a lunch to see his parents, it leads to them spending a long weekend together. While posing as a couple at a wedding, Hudson and Kian begin to reconsider their feelings for each other. Show less

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Bolla

Bolla

by Statovci, Pajtim

Book - 2021

Arsim is a recently married student attending university in Kosovo in 1995. In a café he meets and falls in love with Milos. When war erupts their affair ...Show more Arsim is a recently married student attending university in Kosovo in 1995. In a café he meets and falls in love with Milos. When war erupts their affair is interrupted and both men are forced to separate and flee the country. What proceeds is a poetic love story filled with uncertainty and deep desires. Show less

Arsim is a recently married student attending university in Kosovo in 1995. In a café he meets and falls in love with Milos. When war erupts their affair ...Show more Arsim is a recently married student attending university in Kosovo in 1995. In a café he meets and falls in love with Milos. When war erupts their affair is interrupted and both men are forced to separate and flee the country. What proceeds is a poetic love story filled with uncertainty and deep desires. Show less

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A Novel

by Greer, Andrew Sean

Book - 2017

On the eve of his 50th birthday, Arthur sets out to attend his ex-boyfriend's wedding. Over the course of his trip, Arthur finds himself reinventing his life, falling in love, and facing old demons. On the eve of his 50th birthday, Arthur sets out to attend his ex-boyfriend's wedding. Over the course of his trip, Arthur finds himself reinventing his life, falling in love, and facing old demons. Show less

On the eve of his 50th birthday, Arthur sets out to attend his ex-boyfriend's wedding. Over the course of his trip, Arthur finds himself reinventing his life, falling in love, and facing old demons. On the eve of his 50th birthday, Arthur sets out to attend his ex-boyfriend's wedding. Over the course of his trip, Arthur finds himself reinventing his life, falling in love, and facing old demons. Show less

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The Sweetness of Water

The Sweetness of Water

by Harris, Nathan

Book - 2021

Set in Georgia during the era of Reconstruction in 1865, author Nathan Harris constructs a sweeping tale about two brothers freed by the Emancipation Proc...Show more Set in Georgia during the era of Reconstruction in 1865, author Nathan Harris constructs a sweeping tale about two brothers freed by the Emancipation Proclamation, and two Confederate soldiers carrying on a secret romance. Listed as one of President Obama's favorite books of 2021. Show less

Set in Georgia during the era of Reconstruction in 1865, author Nathan Harris constructs a sweeping tale about two brothers freed by the Emancipation Proc...Show more Set in Georgia during the era of Reconstruction in 1865, author Nathan Harris constructs a sweeping tale about two brothers freed by the Emancipation Proclamation, and two Confederate soldiers carrying on a secret romance. Listed as one of President Obama's favorite books of 2021. Show less

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Midnighter

Midnighter

Volume 1, Out

by Orlando, Steve

Graphic Novel - 2016

"Midnighter" highlights the adventures of the first gay superhero of the DC Comics universe. "Midnighter" highlights the adventures of the first gay superhero of the DC Comics universe. Show less

"Midnighter" highlights the adventures of the first gay superhero of the DC Comics universe. "Midnighter" highlights the adventures of the first gay superhero of the DC Comics universe. Show less

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Sedating Elaine

Sedating Elaine

by Winter, Dawn

Book - 2022

A dark comedy about what happens when Frances invites her wild, overbearing hook-up (and prospective new girlfriend) Elaine to move into her apartment. Hint: she decides to sedate her! A dark comedy about what happens when Frances invites her wild, overbearing hook-up (and prospective new girlfriend) Elaine to move into her apartment. Hint: she decides to sedate her! Show less

A dark comedy about what happens when Frances invites her wild, overbearing hook-up (and prospective new girlfriend) Elaine to move into her apartment. Hint: she decides to sedate her! A dark comedy about what happens when Frances invites her wild, overbearing hook-up (and prospective new girlfriend) Elaine to move into her apartment. Hint: she decides to sedate her! Show less

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The Verifiers

The Verifiers

by Pek, Jane

Book - 2022

Claudia has been recruited to work for a detective agency known as Veracity where she verifies online dating profiles. She's good at keeping secrets, incl...Show more Claudia has been recruited to work for a detective agency known as Veracity where she verifies online dating profiles. She's good at keeping secrets, including those of her own, like the fact that she prefers dating girls. When one of Claudia's clients dies unexpectedly, she sets out to solve the mystery. Show less

Claudia has been recruited to work for a detective agency known as Veracity where she verifies online dating profiles. She's good at keeping secrets, incl...Show more Claudia has been recruited to work for a detective agency known as Veracity where she verifies online dating profiles. She's good at keeping secrets, including those of her own, like the fact that she prefers dating girls. When one of Claudia's clients dies unexpectedly, she sets out to solve the mystery. Show less

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Panpocalypse

Panpocalypse

Pansexual + Pandemic + Apocalypse = Panpocalypse

by Moore, Carley

Book - 2022

A queer disabled woman bikes through New York City during the COVID lockdown of 2020 on a quest to find the ex-girlfriend who broke her heart and an underground lesbian bar. A queer disabled woman bikes through New York City during the COVID lockdown of 2020 on a quest to find the ex-girlfriend who broke her heart and an underground lesbian bar. Show less

A queer disabled woman bikes through New York City during the COVID lockdown of 2020 on a quest to find the ex-girlfriend who broke her heart and an underground lesbian bar. A queer disabled woman bikes through New York City during the COVID lockdown of 2020 on a quest to find the ex-girlfriend who broke her heart and an underground lesbian bar. Show less

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The Queer Principles Of Kit Webb

The Queer Principles Of Kit Webb

A Novel

by Sebastian, Cat

Book - 2021

Author Cat Sebastian's latest offering from the queer historical romance genre. Kit Webb is a former criminal who has opted for a quieter life running a c...Show more Author Cat Sebastian's latest offering from the queer historical romance genre. Kit Webb is a former criminal who has opted for a quieter life running a coffee shop. When aristocrat Lord Percy Holland seeks his help to recover a precious book belonging to his family, Kit begrudgingly agrees. An adventure of seduction and robbery ensue. Show less

Author Cat Sebastian's latest offering from the queer historical romance genre. Kit Webb is a former criminal who has opted for a quieter life running a c...Show more Author Cat Sebastian's latest offering from the queer historical romance genre. Kit Webb is a former criminal who has opted for a quieter life running a coffee shop. When aristocrat Lord Percy Holland seeks his help to recover a precious book belonging to his family, Kit begrudgingly agrees. An adventure of seduction and robbery ensue. Show less

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Orlando

Orlando

A Biography

by Woolf, Virginia

Book - 1928

A magical tale of a poet who begins their life as a man and over the course of time becomes a woman. An early literary classic that addresses themes of gender identity and transgender rights. A magical tale of a poet who begins their life as a man and over the course of time becomes a woman. An early literary classic that addresses themes of gender identity and transgender rights. Show less

A magical tale of a poet who begins their life as a man and over the course of time becomes a woman. An early literary classic that addresses themes of gender identity and transgender rights. A magical tale of a poet who begins their life as a man and over the course of time becomes a woman. An early literary classic that addresses themes of gender identity and transgender rights. Show less

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Detransition, Baby

Detransition, Baby

A Novel

by Peters, Torrey

Book - 2020

Three women (transgender and cisgender) who navigate queer parenthood and sexual relationships when an unexpected pregnancy brings them together. Three women (transgender and cisgender) who navigate queer parenthood and sexual relationships when an unexpected pregnancy brings them together. Show less

Three women (transgender and cisgender) who navigate queer parenthood and sexual relationships when an unexpected pregnancy brings them together. Three women (transgender and cisgender) who navigate queer parenthood and sexual relationships when an unexpected pregnancy brings them together. Show less

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