Real lives. Real voices. Unapologetically queer. Our Biography & Memoirs collection celebrates the truth-tellers, trailblazers, and everyday icons who lived their stories out loud (or found the courage to tell them later). From groundbreaking activists to artists, lovers, and dreamers, these books invite you into the intimate, messy, beautiful reality of LGBTQ+ lives across history and around the world.
Whether it’s a coming-out story, a battle cry, or a reflection on identity and love, these memoirs remind us that authenticity is the most radical act of all.
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A deeply researched second volume exploring the lives of thirty-nine men connected to the 1902 Lord Battersea scandal, expanding the hidden history behind a pivotal queer historical event.
Written by Oscar Wilde’s grandson, After Oscar explores the lasting impact of scandal, tracing Wilde’s shifting reputation and cultural legacy over the decades. Hardcover, April 7, 2026. ISBN: 9798889661764.
The true story of Lady Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, who fled 18th-century Ireland to live together for life — a timeless tale of devotion, courage, and queer companionship.
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A moving memoir of one family’s fight to protect their transgender daughter in rural Alabama, confronting anti-trans laws, community backlash, and the power of unconditional love.
The dazzling life of André Leon Talley—told as a radiant fairy tale of style, strength, and self-belief.
A gorgeously illustrated picture book honoring fashion’s most fabulous legend.
A powerful queer memoir that reimagines Appalachia through the lens of a queer Indian American woman rooted in place and history.
A heartfelt memoir told through journal entries, tracing one trans woman’s first year of living authentically and discovering joy, connection, and acceptance.
A sweeping, essential collection of essays honoring Bayard Rustin—the gay civil rights strategist behind the 1963 March on Washington—restoring him to his rightful place as a key architect of nonviolent resistance, economic justice, and queer political history.
A fierce and deeply honest essay collection exploring addiction, mental health, sexuality, feminism, motherhood, and identity. Crystal Jeans’ Blueprints combines raw personal reflection with sharp cultural insight in a powerful examination of survival and selfhood.
A beautifully produced tribute to David Bowie’s life and legacy, Bowie @ 75 chronicles seventy-five defining moments in his career. Includes a slipcase, gatefold artwork, photo print, and collectible poster. Hardcover.
A National Book Award–nominated memoir of food, addiction, queerness, and self-discovery, Burn the Place traces Iliana Regan’s journey from foraging on a Midwestern farm to Michelin-starred success.
Ben Appel’s Cis White Gay is a bold memoir of survival, self-discovery, and dissent—from escaping a Christian cult to confronting new forms of ideological dogma in modern queer activism. A sharp and unflinching look at faith, identity, and freedom.
A candid, behind-the-scenes photographic travelogue of David Bowie’s Station to Station era — intimate, glamorous, and iconic.
A charming and thoughtful graphic memoir exploring queer identity, self-talk, and growing up through illustrated conversations across time.
Dans Devenir celle que je suis, Delphine Philbert raconte son parcours de transition à cinquante ans, entre rejet familial, obstacles administratifs, premières affirmations de soi et lutte pour la reconnaissance des droits trans. Un témoignage bouleversant et nécessaire qui interroge les normes sociales et met en lumière la force, la douleur et l’espoir derrière la quête d’être enfin soi-même.
A fierce and filthy collection of Bruce LaBruce’s most provocative writings on porn, art, and queer rebellion—Diarios Porno captures the underground filmmaker’s defiant vision in essays, diaries, and rare images that explode the borders of sexuality and culture.
Una colección feroz y provocadora de los escritos más polémicos de Bruce LaBruce sobre pornografía, arte y disidencia queer. Diarios Porno retrata la visión desafiante del cineasta underground a través de ensayos, diarios e imágenes que rompen los límites de la sexualidad y la cultura.
A classic illustrated collection of Leonardo da Vinci’s sketches and studies, revealing the creative process and boundless curiosity of the Renaissance master.
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An intimate memoir of Eartha Kitt told through the eyes of her daughter, Kitt Shapiro. Blending family history with cultural legacy, this moving book explores race, fame, motherhood, and the enduring bond between two extraordinary women.
A landmark Renaissance tragedy exploring power, desire, and political downfall. This Arden edition of Christopher Marlowe’s Edward II features extensive annotations and scholarship examining the play’s historical importance, queer themes, and lasting influence on theatre and culture.
A vibrant visual celebration of Elton John’s life and legacy, Elton John @ 75 spotlights 75 defining moments across five decades of music, fashion, and activism. Includes slipcase, gatefold art, photo print, and poster. Hardcover.
A warm, funny, and powerful memoir about growing up gay and Chinese American in 1980s Detroit, centered on a beloved family restaurant that became a refuge for an entire community. Hardcover.
A powerful memoir of queer and political awakening, Fire in Every Direction follows Tareq Baconi’s journey across borders and generations—from his family’s displacement in 1948 to his own search for belonging as a gay Palestinian man in exile.
A powerful memoir of trauma, love, and healing—Forgotten: A Beautiful Darkness explores the tender, transformative bond between two women, one living with Dissociative Identity Disorder, the other learning to hold both darkness and light within love’s fragile embrace.
A witty, revealing memoir of midlife sexual awakening, From Sexless Marriage to Sex Goddess follows psychologist Alisa Kriegel as she rediscovers passion, pleasure, and self-worth after divorce—proving that desire doesn’t have an expiration date.
A deluxe hardcover edition of Alison Bechdel’s award-winning memoir, featuring new art, foil-stamped reversible jacket, and sprayed edges—a timeless queer classic reimagined for collectors.
Moises Kaufman’s award-winning Gross Indecency powerfully reimagines Oscar Wilde’s three infamous trials, blending courtroom transcripts, letters, and Wilde’s own writings into a compelling portrait of brilliance under siege. As Wilde’s libel suit against the Marquess of Queensberry spirals into criminal prosecution for “gross indecency,” the play reveals the cultural anxieties and moral hypocrisies that led to his downfall. Intimate, incisive, and theatrically bold, this modern classic captures both Wilde’s genius and the brutal repression of his era.
A reflective memoir about listening, coming out, and personal growth, Hear’s the Thing follows Cody Alan’s journey toward authenticity, empathy, and deeper connection.
A sharp, intimate blend of memoir and cultural criticism, Hello Stranger explores queer desire, fleeting connection, and the radical possibilities of intimacy beyond monogamy—through chance encounters, pop culture, and personal reflection.
A fearless queer memoir about family, secrecy, faith, and double lives. Hiding Out by Tina Alexis Allen is a gripping story of self-discovery and the power of truth to set us free.
An award-winning memoir about reconciling queerness and faith, told through the lens of Quranic stories and personal awakening.
How To Be Human — Shelby Stisser (Paperback)
A gentle, affirming guide for anyone who grew up feeling different or “wrong.” How To Be Human explores the journey toward authenticity, healing, and self-acceptance with warmth and clarity—reminding readers that there was never anything to fix in the first place.
Perfect for fans of introspective, emotional, identity-centered nonfiction.
A late-in-life coming-out story that shatters a long marriage, Hurricane Lessons is a raw memoir of identity, abuse, and reclaiming self. Paperback, April 7, 2026. ISBN: 9798897400140.
A vibrant queer immigrant memoir about leaving home, crossing cultures, and building a life bold enough to hold every part of yourself.
A fearless solo journey across Africa becomes a powerful exploration of identity and independence. A queer feminist memoir of travel, curiosity, and defiance.
A candid and moving memoir of one man’s journey through trauma, addiction, and bipolar disorder toward forgiveness, healing, and self-acceptance as a gay man during the AIDS era. Paperback
A candid, darkly funny memoir of love, art, and survival in downtown New York’s 1980s art scene. Peter McGough recounts his intense partnership with David McDermott, meteoric success, and the devastating impact of the AIDS crisis on a generation of queer artists.
A moving queer memoir in essays and photographs about caring for a mother with dementia and mourning a disappearing New York.
A bold, empowering memoir from Black, gay venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton. It’s About Damn Time reframes being underestimated as a powerful advantage—and a path to building success on your own terms.
A fierce, funny, and deeply moving memoir from a Black queer ER nurse on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Journal of a Black Queer Nurse, Britney Daniels chronicles the daily realities of emergency-room care, exposing how racism, inequality, and a profit-driven healthcare system shape who is protected—and who is not. Told with sharp humor and uncompromising honesty, these diary entries reveal nursing as an act of resistance, survival, and radical compassion.
Journey to the Heartland by Xiaolong HuangPaperback – July 7, 2022 Based on a true story, Journey to the Heartland is a powerful queer immigrant memoir-novel about survival, love, and moral awakening across cultures and generations. Growing up in a factory town in 1980s China, Hanwei is shaped by a deeply fractured family life and…
A lively biography of Kylie Minogue, tracing her rise from Neighbours to international pop superstardom and LGBTQ+ icon status. Sean Smith explores her reinventions, her public battle with breast cancer, and the cultural impact that made her a global symbol of resilience and style. Hardcover remainder copy at half the cover price; may contain a remainder mark.
A powerful memoir set in Provincetown during the AIDS crisis, Later explores queer identity, community, love, and survival with lyrical intensity. Paul Lisicky captures a moment when belonging and mortality collided with unforgettable force.
A personal memoir and harm-reduction guide exploring MDMA as a tool for connection, healing, and emotional renewal in adult life.
A vibrant picture-book biography celebrating Andy Warhol, the pop artist who turned ordinary life into extraordinary art.
A joyful picture-book biography of tennis legend Billie Jean King — a champion of equality, confidence, and standing up for what’s right.
A playful and inspiring picture-book biography celebrating David Bowie’s imagination, creativity, and fearless individuality.
A heartwarming picture-book biography celebrating Dolly Parton’s music, imagination, kindness, and commitment to giving back.
A colorful picture-book biography of Elton John — the piano-playing superstar who showed the world that being yourself is always in style.
An inspiring picture-book biography of Frida Kahlo — the fearless artist who turned pain into passion and became a global symbol of creativity and strength.
An inspiring picture-book biography of Georgia O’Keeffe — the groundbreaking artist who taught the world to see beauty in a new way.
A joyful picture-book biography celebrating Jean-Michel Basquiat’s creativity, cultural roots, and groundbreaking impact on modern art.
A joyful illustrated biography of Megan Rapinoe — soccer champion, trailblazer, and outspoken advocate for fairness and LGBTQ+ equality.
An inspiring picture-book biography celebrating RuPaul’s creativity, confidence, and message of loving yourself.
A heartfelt and beautifully written memoir about rebuilding life, love, and family in rural Spain. In Little Ruins, Manni Coe chronicles the challenges and joys of restoring a crumbling farmstead while confronting old wounds and creating an unconventional home filled with compassion and resilience.
A moving memoir of acceptance and unconditional love, Love, Ellen follows a mother’s journey to understanding her gay daughter—and becoming an advocate for LGBTQ+ families everywhere.
A feminist reexamination of Regency England that spotlights queer women, women of color, Jewish pioneers, and scientific trailblazers erased from popular history. Mad and Bad reveals a Regency far richer and more radical than the myths suggest.
Told through poetry, Man Enough for Myself is Donatello Dreakford’s memoir of queer identity, love, and resilience. Through jagged and lyrical fragments, it explores memory, belonging, and what it means to be seen in one’s own truth.
Told through poetry, Man Enough for Myself is Donatello Dreakford’s memoir of queer identity, love, and resilience. Through jagged and lyrical fragments, it explores memory, belonging, and what it means to be seen in one’s own truth.
A stirring queer memoir of courage and activism, No Backup traces Malcolm Crockett’s journey from targeted RCMP harassment to global human rights advocacy—an inspiring testament to survival, solidarity, and the unbreakable spirit of a “good fairy.”
A riveting history of the Public Universal Friend, a nonbinary religious leader whose radical vision of gender, faith, and freedom challenged the limits of the American Revolution.
On Queer Homesteading by Lindsey Danis is a paperback prose chapbook exploring rural queer life, community building, and the connection between identity, land, and belonging.
A powerful memoir of motherhood, identity, and resilience, One Day I’ll Grow Up and Be a Beautiful Woman follows Abi Maxwell’s fight for her transgender daughter’s rights in rural New Hampshire—an intimate portrait of love, courage, and the struggle for acceptance in divided America.
A bestselling memoir of courage and conviction, One Life follows Megan Rapinoe’s journey from soccer star to outspoken advocate for equality, justice, and living authentically.
A gritty queer memoir about a fallen police officer, addiction, reinvention, and the raw pursuit of healing after everything comes undone.
A moving biography of Oscar Wilde—the brilliant writer destroyed by Victorian hypocrisy yet immortalized by his wit, courage, and love.
An intimate collection of letters, postcards, and photographs illuminating the romantic and artistic partnership of Peter Hujar and Paul Thek—from their earliest days in Europe to years of collaboration, longing, and creative evolution.
Artist Lynn Hershman Leeson’s groundbreaking memoir chronicles a fearless career at the intersection of feminism, art, and technology—from the 1970s conceptual scene to today’s AI age.
The first major biography of MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow, tracing her journey from outsider kid to trailblazing prime-time anchor. Rogak explores Maddow’s life, activism, academic roots, and broadcast rise in this readable, deeply researched portrait of a singular progressive voice.
A moving, often funny memoir from queer Mi’kmaw comedian and broadcaster Candy Palmater. Running Down a Dream is a powerful call to embrace failure, trust yourself, and pursue the life you want—no matter when you start.
A richly illustrated and deeply researched portrait of poet Rupert Brooke, bringing together biography, literary commentary, personal letters, and his complete poetry. This revised second edition reveals the real Brooke behind the wartime myth, exploring his life, relationships, and bisexuality while restoring his work to its full historical and emotional context.
A funny, fearless memoir from comedian Cameron Esposito about queerness, faith, gender, survival, and learning how to save yourself.
A powerful anthology sharing the stories of trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive people who have navigated pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting. Through personal essays and round-table discussions, Seahorses explores conception, loss, healthcare, family structures, and the joy and resilience of queer parenthood. An essential resource for trans and gender-expansive communities—and for anyone seeking to understand pregnancy beyond the gender binary.
A moving cultural study of Dolly Parton as a feminist icon for working-class women. She Come By It Natural blends music, memoir, and social insight into a powerful examination of gender, class, and survival.
A deeply personal queer memoir about trauma, performance, and reclaiming one’s voice, moving from silence and survival to expression, glitter, and hard-won healing.
A classic culinary memoir blending recipes, art, and bohemian life, The Alice B. Toklas Cook Book is famous for its wit—and its legendary “Haschich Fudge.” Paperback, May 18, 2021. ISBN: 0063043807.
Gertrude Stein’s playful, iconic memoir of queer life, art, and genius in Paris, told through the voice of Alice B. Toklas.
Former BP CEO John Browne reveals how corporate homophobia harms individuals and limits businesses, while making a persuasive case for authentic inclusion. Blending memoir, research, and interviews, he shows why coming out can strengthen both careers and companies. Hardcover remainder copy at half the cover price; may contain a remainder mark.
A tender collection of essays on love, loss, and living after grief. A quiet, powerful reflection on carrying memory forward.
A lyrical, deeply personal essay on queer heartbreak, memory, and survival—exploring how we carry love even after it’s gone.
Roddy Bottum of Faith No More tells his electrifying, queer coming-of-age story in 1980s San Francisco—an era of punk, rebellion, addiction, and resilience—written with raw honesty and lyrical force.
A richly annotated collection of over 500 letters from avant-garde icon John Cage, offering sharp insight into his life, collaborations, philosophy, and artistry. This remainder hardcover delivers Cage’s wit and brilliance at an unbeatable price.
A respected pastor by day and a sadistic predator by night, Jack Wayne Rogers lived a double life built on lies, faith, and violence. The Surgeon of Sin is a haunting true-crime account that exposes how power, secrecy, and belief can hide the darkest of crimes—and the survivors who refused to be silenced.
A powerful blend of memoir and history tracing two families’ intertwined survival through WWII exile—and the legacy of displacement across generations.
A burnt-out Glaswegian sets out on the Camino de Santiago and finds healing, love, and unexpected grace in this soulful, queer-affirming journey inspired by true events.
A thoughtful, provocative essay collection about belief, obsession, and the search for meaning in modern America. Thin Places blends memoir and reporting with clarity, curiosity, and depth.
A deluxe hardcover collection of all 26 Kake comics by Tom of Finland, celebrating one of queer art’s most iconic characters and the birth of the gay clone aesthetic.
A funny, honest, and deeply moving memoir about Jean-Sébastien Busque’s gender transition—from childhood hockey rinks to becoming the man he always was. A story of courage, resilience, identity, and the freedom of living as your true self.
