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It is fifteen years after the Second World War, and Isabel has built herself a solitary life of discipline and strict routine in her late mother's co…
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Gilda, a twenty-something, atheist, animal-loving lesbian, cannot stop ruminating about death. Desperate for relief from her panicky mind and alienat…
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Nothing interferes with pro hockey star Shane Hollander’s game.
Now that he’s captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won’t let anything jeopardize that…
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A powerful collection of poems that delves into themes of trauma, healing, and survival. The poems are deeply personal, reflecting Mohale’s experienc…
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When Lily Barden discovers her best friend Johanna’s hand in marriage is being awarded as the main prize at a tournament, she is dete…
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Teeming with energy, humour and heart, a love song to black Britain told by twelve very different people.
Grace is a Victorian orphan dreaming of the …
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Sometimes it only takes a glance for love to brew and be a form of solace. At sixteen years of age, Sechaba’s life is thrown into the midst of every …
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One is a vengeful princess seeking to depose her brother from his throne.
The other is a priestess searching for her family.
Together, they will change…
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The Rainbow Shelf curates a diverse collection of literature that celebrates queer voices and stories. Based in Johannesburg and shipping nationwide - find your next queer read here!
Growing up, I always struggled to find queer books, or they were scattered across different sections in bookshops. Un…
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