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Find gay books and literature. Fiction, non-fiction, humor and much more.

The Man I Might Become: Gay Men Write About Their Fathers
Bruce Shenitz explores the complicated relationships between fathers and their gay sons. This interesting anthology includes a foreword by Andrew Holleran, and essays by 28 writers including Felice Picano, Bernard Cooper, Joseph Hansen, Paul Lisicky, Mark Doty and Jesse Green.

James Earl Hardy
Hardy continues his saga of two African-American men struggling with love, relationships and monogamy. Most readers have had to wipe the sweat off their brows since his introductory B-Boy Blues. Get your towels ready- this one could get hot!

Perfect Mondays
An older gay man, his cat, and his psychotherapy group- what more can you ask for in this comic tale of struggle and growth.

Gay Black Boy Fantasy
Victor E. Hodge takes you through the life of Neil, an African-American male, and his friends. Get a glimpse of the issues black gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people face.

Making Gay History With a Smile!
Eric Marcus gives us an array of books for gay youth, gay and lesbian couples, and their friends. His latest work Making Gay History scales the gay civil rights movement over the decades. You have to check out the cool, pink, 3Dish links as well!

Queer Fried Rice
Young gay author Christopher Rice releases his second chilling tale of murder and deceit.

Gay Literature Best of the Net
Books on gay topics or by gay authors all in one place. Oh my! No more sneaking around corners at your local bookstore.

E. Lynn Harris
This young author gives us insight into the African-American gay culture through intriguing and entertaining fiction.

Davis Sedaris
Scenario: You, on the floor, laughing hysterically at the short stories of this light-hearted author.

Reviving The Tribe
Read this review from Michael Shernoff about the book that explores gay men and their sexuality during the AIDS epidemic.

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