The second powerful and heart-rending novel, set in 80s Glasgow, from Douglas Stuart, Booker Prize- and British Book Award-winning author of Shuggie Bain.
**Dubray Staff Recommended Read** Perfect for the summer, this is a scorching-hot romance, for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid and Emily Henry. Emerging back into the world after the death of the love of her life, Feyi finds herself caught in a high-flying, whirlwind encounter that sweeps her off her feet, showing her what it means to live and love again. Emezi’s characters are complex, outspoken and completely electric — I was pulled in from the start and didn’t let go until the last page. Recommended by Luke Murphy, Dubray Grafton St.
Funny, fierce, and frank, Casey McQuiston's first YA novel I Kissed Shara Wheeler is about breaking rules, getting messy, and finding love in unexpected places.
Hani and Ishu couldn't be less alike - and they definitely don't like each other. But when fates collide and they pretend to date each other, things start to get messy... A heart-warming queer YA love story for fans of Becky Albertalli.
Dubray Staff Recommended Read......When Leah returns from a deep-sea mission that ended in a mysterious disaster, she isn’t the same as when she left. Something happened to her and the other crew members deep in the dark corners of the ocean, something that followed her back to land. Hauntingly lyrical and beautifully heart-breaking, Armfield’s debut novel is a powerful and tender reworking of the changeling myth; one that will have you racing to the next page while never wanting it to end. Recommended by Eoin Mulligan, Dubray Rathmines.
The eagerly anticipated novel from Hanya Yanagihara, a brilliant exploration of inclusion and exclusion, race and empire, sexuality and disease, love and family.
**Dubray Staff Recommended Read** Frogs are kissed by princesses and turned into princes - everyone knows that! Well, not Hopp… This brave little frog knows deep inside that they’re just not a prince. When Hopp is ostracised by their fellow frogs, they embark on a quest of discovery. With a rhyming story and enchanting colourful illustrations, this empowering picture book tackles gender stereotyping and the importance of being true to yourself. Recommended by Réiltín Joyce, Dubray Galway
Dubray Staff Recommend: "An epic LGBTQ love story based in a politically-driven, fantasy landscape; this is a remarkable story you won’t forget. " 'She loved me as I loved her, fierce as a bloodied blade'. A richly immersive debut YA novel that crackle with passion and intensity.
Mack never thought he'd find love, but now two boys want to be with him. Will he choose Karim or Finlay? And can true love last for ever? A must-read queer love story for fans of Sarah Crossan and Sex Education, written in verse by Dean Atta.
How else do we return to ourselves but to fold The page so it points to the good part In this deeply intimate second poetry collection, Ocean Vuong searches for life among the aftershocks of his mother's death, embodying the paradox of sitting within grief while being determined to survive beyond it.
Uncle David and Simon are going to get married! There's lots to do, from making the invitations to arranging the decorations, but when the wedding rings go missing just before the ceremony, Bear the dog has to use all of his special skills to help save the day!