7 Inspiring New Books to Read During Pride Month (and Beyond!)

In Red, White & Royal Blue, the son of the president of the United States, Alex Claremont-Diaz has some serious issues with Britain's Prince, Henry. When the tabloids catch onto their feud, relations between the two countries become worse, causing their internal teams to begin their damage control plans. Creating a fake friendship between the young men on social media, their made-up relationship starts to blossom into something neither could have ever anticipated. As the boys fall deeper in love, they'll learn the implications it has on their countries and what it means to be your true and authentic to yourself.

Queer Eye's Tan France is a powerful force in his debut memoir, Naturally Tan. Growing up as a young gay man in a traditional South Asian family, Tan saw his fair share of hardships growing up but turned his struggle into success. Documenting the good and the bad, this book gives readers an inside look into the life of a man who persevered no matter the obstacles that were thrown his way. With business tips, personal anecdotes, and plenty of important life advice, Naturally Tan is an engaging and uplifting summer read to celebrate Pride.

In I Wish You All the Best, Ben De Backer thought that when they came out to their parents as nonbinary, they'd be accepting of their son. Instead, they threw them out of the house, forcing Ben to live with their estranged sister. Now careful to keep their secret from those around them, they try to finish out their last half of senior year without any problems or drama. But then they meet Nathan Allan and as their friendship progresses, their feelings for one another do too. Before Ben knows it, they realize that this new love could be the start of their new and happy life.

The author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo returns this year with a new novel about love, music, and finding your tribe: Daisy Jones & the Six. Pulling inspiration from Fleetwood Mac, the novel tells the story of a young musician who finds her way into a band as their lead singer in the '60s. Complete with a love triangle, fame, and close-knit friendships, this new novel is an ode to female power and one of the most instrumental decades in United States history.

Young Iranian boy Reza has just moved to New York City in 1989 and is coming to terms with his sexuality in major ways. Believing that because he's gay he will catch AIDS and die, he hides his secret from everyone around him. But then Reza meets Judy and her out and proud best friend Art. As he tries to hide his true sexuality by dating Judy, he can't help but develop feelings for Art. As their relationship continues to blossom, Reza risks breaking Judy's heart and his own forever in Like a Love Story, this new YA queer romance by Abdi Nazemian.

The hero of The Editor, James Smale, dreams of making it big as a writer in 1990s New York City, so when he sells his novel he believes this is the start of his biggest dream finally becoming reality. An autobiographical novel about James's difficult relationship with his mother, publication of the book is put on hold when James learns it could ruin the relationships he has with his family and his partner. With his editor pushing James to write a new and authentic ending to his story, he soon realizes that the woman who wants to publish his book may have ulterior motives after all.

This new YA novel by Sarah Henstra, We Contain Multitudes, is a great read for fans of Nina LaCour. The story follows what happens when Jonathan and Kurl are paired up in their English class as pen pal partners, and they come to find that their school project will become something much more than just a writing assignment. But while dealing with bullying, homophobia, and family secrets, these teen lovers will have to find a way to hold onto what they have despite everyone else's disapproval.