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Best Indie LGBTQ+ Books of 2024

FICTION

THE FALLS OF THE WYONA

by David Brendan Hopes

A darkly vibrant coming-of-age novel, richly textured and full of passion. Full review >

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NONFICTION

HIDING FOR MY LIFE

by Karen Solt

A powerful consideration of the tension between personal integrity and serving one’s country. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

LIAR, ALLEGED

by David Vass

An engrossing show-biz account, deftly mixing sexual energy with poignant character sketches. Full review >

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