Summer is here—and if you’re anything like us at Hunky Tops, you’re craving something good to read between Pride parades, iced coffee runs, and lazy beach afternoons. As the social media manager for three powerhouse queer authors, I’ve got the inside scoop on the books you need in your tote bag this season.
Whether you’re looking for queer romance, heartfelt family drama, or coming-of-age courage, these stories offer bold voices, vibrant characters, and unforgettable journeys. Let’s dive in.
The Summer Between
by Robert Raasch
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A tender and raw coming-of-age story set in 1978 Greenwich Village.
Follow Andrew Jackson Pollock as he leaves the suburban closet behind and stumbles into a world of discovery, heartbreak, and found family. It’s nostalgic, lyrical, and perfect for fans of “Call Me By Your Name” and “Tales of the City”.
The Significance of Curly Hair
by Kara Zajac
A memoir-meets-manifesto for big feelings and bigger curls.
This IPPY Award-winning memoir is honest, funny, and fiercely vulnerable. Kara shares her life through a queer lens, exploring identity, trauma, and self-love. It’s the kind of book that hugs you from the inside.
Cousins
by Nancy Genung
A heartfelt generational saga perfect for fans of family secrets and seaside nostalgia.
Nancy’s debut novel follows two men—connected by blood, divided by the past—as they navigate family mysteries, romance, and resilience across time. It’s a great read for fans of “The Sopranos”, and yes, there’s wine.
Support queer storytellers. Read local. Read proud.
Books are one of the most intimate forms of activism, and these authors are showing up with vulnerability, humor, and a whole lot of heart.
Snag your copies, attend a signing, and be sure to make this a summer full of stories that matter.
Do you have a favorite summer read by a queer author? Let us know in the comments!
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