Gay and Lesbian Pride, 2007

5 Minutes and 42 Seconds
Williams, Timothy J. | HarperCollins Publishers, © 2006 | FIC W
In this urban thriller, identity struggles and sexual secrets threaten the vitality of an affluent family.
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Alternatives to Sex: A Novel
McCauley, Stephen | Simon & Schuster, © 2006 | FIC M
Amusing and touching, this novel tells the story of one man's search for true love, good sex and great real estate.
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Call Me by Your Name
Aciman, André | Farrar, Straus & Giroux, © 2007 | FIC A
The powerful romance between an adolescent and a summer guest at his parents' house is unforgettably told.
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Different Daughters: A History of the Daughters of Bilitis and the Rise of the Lesbian Rights Movement
Gallo, Marcia M. | Carroll & Graf Publishers, © 2006 | 306.7663 G
The founding of the Daughters of Bilitis and its contribution to the lesbian rights movement are documented in this well-researched, fascinating account.
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Domain of Perfect Affection
Becker, Robin | University of Pittsburgh Press, © 2006 | 811 Becker
Intimate and skillfully written, these poems consider the everyday world, the sixties, lesbianism and the Jewish community.
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Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic
Bechdel, Alison | Houghton Mifflin Co., © 2006 | GN FIC B
In this graphic novel-memoir, the author of the acclaimed comic strip, Dykes to Watch, tells a poignant coming-of-age story about her relationship with her emotionally distant father.
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Gay Marriage, Real Life: Ten Stories Of Love And Family
Deakin, Michelle Bates | Skinner House Books, © 2006 | 306.848 D
An award-winning journalist chronicles the private lives and public struggles of ten same-sex couples.
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Grief: A Novel
Holleran, Andrew | Hyperion Press, © 2006 | FIC H
In Holleran's moving novel, a lonely professor escapes to Washington, D.C. after his mother’s death and learns about the surprising gifts that can come from grief.
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The History of Swimming: A Memoir
Powers, Kim | Avalon Publishing Group, © 2006 | B Powers P
Powers’ engaging memoir recounts his family’s struggles as well as his search for a gay twin brother.
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James Tiptree, Jr: The Double Life of Alice B. Sheldon
Phillips, Julie | St. Martin's Press, © 2006 | B Sheldon P
Phillips presents an intriguing portrait of the prolific science-fiction writer.
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Mama's Boy, Preacher's Son: A Memoir of Becoming a Man
Jennings, Kevin | Beacon Press, © 2006 | B Jennings
Jennings thoughtfully reveals his struggle to live openly as a gay man as well as his personal mission to provide safe spaces for youth in similar situations.
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Mississippi Sissy
Sessums, Kevin | St. Martin's Press, © 2007 | B Sessums
The celebrity journalist recalls a life of grief, horror and hilarity growing up in the South.
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My Father's Keeper: The Story of a Gay Son and His Aging Parents
Silin, Jonathan G. | Beacon Press, © 2006 | 306.874 S
In his intimate memoir, Silin reflects on the transition from child to caregiver when illnesses threaten the lives of his parents.
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Night Vision: A Jane Lawless Mystery
Hart, Ellen | St. Martin's Press, © 2006 | FIC H
In this 14th installment, lesbian restaurateur and amateur sleuth, Jane Lawless, is called to intervene when a game of stalking turns deadly.
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The Night Watch
Waters, Sarah | Penguin Group (USA) Inc., © 2006 | FIC W
The lives of four Londoners intersect in this sophisticated and intricate novel set during World War II.
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Other Fugitives and Other Strangers
Gonzalez, Rigoberto | Tupelo Press, © 2006 | 811 Gonzalez
Gonzalez writes provocative and brutally honest verse about male sexuality and abuse toward one another.
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Queen of the Oddballs: And Other True Stories from a Life Unaccording to Plan
Carlip, Hillary | HarperCollins Publishers, © 2006 | B Carlip
This funny and engaging memoir provides an entertaining glimpse into celebrity life and culture during the past four decades.
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Red Carpets and Other Banana Skins: The Autobiography
Everett, Rupert | Grand Central Publishing, © 2007 | B Everett
The veteran British actor offers a witty and keen insider’s perspective of show business.
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Rose of No Man's Land
Tea, Michelle | MacAdam/Cage Publishing, Inc., © 2006 | FIC T
Tea tells a humorous yet shocking story about an ordinary fourteen-year -old girl who gets caught up in an extraordinary and dangerous friendship.
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Stray
Joseph, Sheri | MacAdam/Cage Publishing, Inc., © 2007 | FIC J
Joseph delivers a compelling tale of an unconventional love triangle between a musician, his wife and a young actor-friend.
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Suspension: A Novel
Westfield, Robert | HarperCollins Publishers, © 2006 | FIC W
In this rambunctious and gripping debut novel, set against the backdrop of post-9/11 New York City, a young man falls into a psychological pit and begins to question his past.
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Three Sides to Every Story: A Novel
Nero, Clarence | Broadway Books, © 2006 | FIC N
Nero masterfully delivers the story of a love triangle infused with desire, jealousy, and deception in this urban tale set in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward.
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Touchy Subjects: Stories
Donoghue, Emma | Harcourt Trade Publishers, © 2006 | FIC D
Set in modern day Ireland, Donoghue’s lucid collection touches on individual and collective desires for change.
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Unspeakable Love: Gay and Lesbian Life in the Middle East
Whitaker, Brian | University of California Press, © 2006 | 306.766 W
Whitaker examines the historical, religious and cultural issues surrounding gay and lesbian life in the Middle East.
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When the Stars Come Out
Byrnes, Rob | Kensington Publishing, © 2006 | FIC B
In this artful and compelling romance, an author deals with writer's block while falling in love with his subject's personal assistant.
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