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    André Aciman unveils 'Call Me By Your Name' sequel cover art

    The book hits shelves on Oct. 29

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    'Call Me By Your Name' book sequel's title and release date revealed

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    March 22nd | by Mariah Cooper

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    Elton John will release his first autobiography this fall

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    March 11th | by Mariah Cooper

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    SPRING ARTS 2019 BOOKS: Stonewall 50th inspires new books

    Dustin Lance Black shares memories of growing up gay and Mormon in ‘Mama’s Boy’

    March 8th | by James Wellemeyer

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    ‘Queer Eye’s’ Karamo Brown on wedding, new memoir and life advice

    Fab Five favorite in LA for March 7 event at Barnes & Noble The Grove

    February 28th | by Mariah Cooper

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    Marvel introduces mutant drag queen Shade

    The mutant is a part of the X-Men

    January 11th | by Mariah Cooper

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    ‘Trans Figured’ is a fraught journey toward survival, hope

    Brian Belovitch crafts a memorable memoir

    January 11th | by Scott Stiffler

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    YEAR IN REVIEW 2018 BOOKS: Best page turners of the year

    The year’s best books often came in unexpected places. Here are some highlights. Fiction Just about

    December 29th | by Terri Schlichenmeyer
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    The Disintegrations

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