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Almost all our book categories include at least a couple of queer-related books. To make them easier to find, we've gathered them all here on this page. Most of these are specifically about queerness in some way; there's a few that aren't, but we thought our gay, lesbian, bi, and/or trans friends might be especially interested in them anyway.
After Midnight: True Lesbian Erotic Confessions
James, Chelsea, Ed.
Cleis Press
Sure, you've seen some good lesbian porn in your time, so you have a good idea of how lesbians really fuck. But what if you want more details? Or you want to read about it? Or maybe you just want more story behind your fucking. Well, After Midnight is a collection of true lesbian erotic confessions, and is sure to satisfy any lingering curiosities about what real women do with one another. From affairs with married women and all-girl gang-bangs to tender expressions of love and sensuality between committed partners, many aspects of lesbian love-lives are depicted here. (2006, 240 pp.)

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Angels in America: Part One: Millennium Approaches
Kushner, Tony
Theatre Communications Group
Winning the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 1993, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches is the mind-blowing first installment of a two-part play that, despite not being overtly sexual, definitely deserves a place on our pages. With AIDS running rampant and Reagan in the White House, playwright Tony Kushner takes a look at what it means to be an American, seamlessly weaving realism into fantasy (and vice versa) with a cast of characters that includes both the living and the dead. Even in the midst of sickness and self-doubt, Kushner's characters engage in dialogue that is witty, poignant, and even humorous. Tony Kushner has a talent for standing on your toes while tickling you with a feather; he keeps you laughing but you're still aware of the weight. (1993, 119 pp.)

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Best of the Best Gay Erotica 3
Labonte, Richard, Ed.
Cleis
Boys who like boys don't all like the same kind of boys, and it's this sort of revelation that gives the Best of the Best Gay Erotica 3 its universal appeal. Whether it's a dominating British Punk ("Rushing Tide of Sanity" by Charlie Vazquez), or the handsome young sailors in Steven Zealand's "Trouble Loves Me," the wide assortment of men in these stories have one thing in common: steamy hot sex. Not to be outdone by the characters, even the settings in these stories have a nice range on offer: from sex on the NYC subway ("Underground Operator" by Andrew McCarthy) to a moving car in the middle of a rainstorm in the deep south. The diversity of styles of storytelling ranges from distancing framing devices, such as the "renowned erotica author" recounting his adventures in Simon Sheppard's "A Retired Writer in the Sun" to a wordless comic, "Welcome Back Fuck," where author Dale Lazarov and artist Drub prove that a picture is worth at least a thousand words. A seriously sizzling collection of hot stories, Best of the Best Gay Erotica 3 is sure to please anyone who loves men who love men. (2010, 188 pp.)

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Gay Tarot
Based on the sequence and images of Waite-Smith style tarot decks, Gay Tarot is a modern, homosexual interpretation of those familiar symbols. And, wow, is it ever well-done. Updated not only for gay life, but for modern living, the images reflect and refer to the older images in the Waite-Smith style decks. For example, the 10 of Swords features a computer screen showing the Waite-Smith style image of the impaled figure. Others are more subtle: the 3 of Wands features a (presumably gay) father waving goodbye to his young daughter on her way to school, ghosted on either side by older images of the same girl, while the Waite-Smith styles picture a man gazing out over a bay as his three ships sail into the future. Other significant changes: The Priestess is now The Intuitive, The Empress is now The Protector, The Devil is now Self-Hatred, the Tower is now Revelation (with the image of a young man coming out to his parents) and Judgement is now Beyond Judgement. The court cards are titled Youth, Man, Guide, and Sage. The little white book does its best to update the meanings as the images have been updated, albeit in the usual minimal phrasing found in LWBs. The best part of the LWB is the "self-image" spread (which is the only spread included, although the LWB refreshingly acknowledges that there are many different spreads, and you can make up your own). The changes all make sense, the images are well-drawn, and the modern imagery makes it more accessible for those who have trouble relating the more traditional images to their modern lives. Overall, we're seriously impressed with this lovely deck. Two fins up!

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In a Metal Web
Manning, Michael
NBM
The third in the very popular and wonderfully naughty Spider Garden series, In a Metal Web continues the story of Sasaya Nijan, once a slave given to the Sacred Angrogyne Shaalis to pay off a gambling debt, now the voluptuous caretaker of Hir sexual playground known as the Spider Garden. But from the ocean depths the Serpentine Sisters watch, planning to trick Sasaya into their devious plans. Michael Manning's artwork (which also graces our Blowfish Mermaid Mug) is as sharp as ever, and the sex depicted here is so hot the review copy kept mysteriously disappearing from our Book Buyer's desk. Definitely recommended. (2003, 70 pp.)

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The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Men
Brent, Bill
Cleis Press
Not just another good guide to playing with your butt, Bill Brent's The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Men covers all the basics of anal play and then some. There's a whole chapter devoted to debunking the myths of anal sex as they pertain to men (including "Only Gay Men Do It" and "Nothing Was Meant to Go in There") and another on anatomy and exercise that mentions side-benefits of anal play (such as the health benefits of prostate massage). Written in a very clear, readable style, the information contained in this book covers pretty much everything you could want to know about anal sex — communication, tools and toys, hygiene and diet, latex and lube, analingus, penetration and positions (for both giver and recipient, and includes info on dildo-fucking), fisting, anal health — and some things you might not have even thought of — extreme sex (SM, gender-play, scat-play) and recreational drug use. The book is directed at men, but Bill Brent does take into consideration some women's issues (especially female anatomy as it pertains to anal sex), and could certainly be used by women as well (although The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women deals more directly with women's concerns and might be more reassuring for nervous female novices). In fact, the only complaint we have about this impressive book is its skimpy resource section and lack of an index (though the book's chapters are clearly laid out, so finding information is less of an issue). Illustrated by Zanne and Fish (Fish did the illustrations for The New Topping Book and The New Bottoming Book, as well as The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women). Highly recommended. (2002, 200 pp.)

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The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy for Lesbians
Pepper, Rachel
Cleis Press
Yes, we know, it's not about sex per se — but sex has been known to lead to pregnancy on one or two occasions, so we decided to include this useful and informative book in our catalog anyway. Whether you're lesbian, bisexual, or heterosexual, if you're a woman who wants to get pregnant without a male partner, you'll find this book a big help. Includes info on many aspects of pregnancy — physical, legal, emotional, and logistical, to name but a few — from pre-conception (does thinking about getting pregnant count as a "pre-conceived notion?") to early babyhood. Thoroughly researched, clearly and humorously written.

Revised and Updated Edition (2005, 270 pp.)

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