Celebrate Pride Month With 15 New and Forthcoming Books by LGBTQ+ Authors
Shondaland | Sarah Neilson | June 9, 2022
The Third Person included in a roundup of LGBTQ+ books
It’s been remarkable watching mainstream publishers increasingly embrace LGBTQ+ literature, releasing tons of vibrant, fascinating books that capture the unique experience of being a part of this cohort. But on a broader scale, watching legislatures across the country continue to strip human rights from trans people is a sad reminder that the fight for liberation remains a huge challenge.
Even so, as we embark on Pride Month, a time we can celebrate thanks to the work of queer and trans Black, brown, and other people of color, let’s reflect on and rejoice in the variety of voices of LGBTQ+ people in 15 new and forthcoming books. With books that range from fiction to nonfiction, and memoir to poetry, there’s something on this list for everyone.
The Third Person by Emma Grove
Don’t scoff at the sheer volume of this graphic novel. Though it’s 920 pages, it’s a surprisingly quick read. The Third Person tells the story of a trans woman, Emma, navigating life with trauma and mental illness. She arrives at her therapist’s office hoping to be approved for hormone replacement therapy, but instead unearths two other personalities: Katina and Ed. Her therapist must ask how these additional two personalities came about, and whether it was to protect Emma from her traumatic upbringing. Much of the book takes place in therapists’ offices, which simultaneously allows readers insight into Emma as a character and the power dynamics of patient-therapist relationships.
See here for the rest of the list!
Even so, as we embark on Pride Month, a time we can celebrate thanks to the work of queer and trans Black, brown, and other people of color, let’s reflect on and rejoice in the variety of voices of LGBTQ+ people in 15 new and forthcoming books. With books that range from fiction to nonfiction, and memoir to poetry, there’s something on this list for everyone.
The Third Person by Emma Grove
Don’t scoff at the sheer volume of this graphic novel. Though it’s 920 pages, it’s a surprisingly quick read. The Third Person tells the story of a trans woman, Emma, navigating life with trauma and mental illness. She arrives at her therapist’s office hoping to be approved for hormone replacement therapy, but instead unearths two other personalities: Katina and Ed. Her therapist must ask how these additional two personalities came about, and whether it was to protect Emma from her traumatic upbringing. Much of the book takes place in therapists’ offices, which simultaneously allows readers insight into Emma as a character and the power dynamics of patient-therapist relationships.
See here for the rest of the list!