A landmark illustrated anthology of queer Ancient Greek and Roman love stories
For centuries, evidence of queer love in the ancient world was ignored or suppressed. Even today, only a few, famous..
For readers of Sapiens and The Vagina Bible, A Brief History of the Female Body is a deep dive into the complexities of the female body through its evolution over millions of years. It answers pressin..
A highly acclaimed, bestselling work from one of France's pre-eminent historians
What does it mean to be a good man? To be a good father, or a good partner? A good brother, or a good friend?
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A parent's deeply moving love letter to a daughter who has always known exactly who she is.
'Stunning . . . Built like a thriller, moving, wise and illuminated on every page with love' - Joanne H..
Female same-sex desire has been written out of history since, well, forever.
Not anymore! From the first women's football team in Britain to pirates and lesbian Avengers, via countless love le..
Why are trans women the most targeted of LGBT people? Why are they in the crosshairs of a resurgent anti-trans politics around the world? And what is to be done about it by activists, organizers, and ..
A collection of essays spanning politics, criticism, and feminism from one of the most-watched young cultural observers of her generation, Roxane Gay.
“Pink is my favorite color. I used to say my..
'Everyone's afraid that their daughters might be hurt. No one seems to be scared that their sons might be the ones to do it ... This book ... is the culmination of many years of writing about power, a..
Long before people identified as transgender or lesbian, there were female husbands and the women who loved them. Female husbands - people assigned female who transed gender, lived as men, and married..
In Feminism Against Progress, Mary Harrington argues that the industrial-era faith in progress is turning against all but a tiny elite of women. Women's liberation was less the result of human moral p..
'With wit, insight and glorious, righteous rage, Clementine Ford lays out all the ways in which girls and women are hurt and held back, and unapologetically demands that the world do better. A passion..
'Rae McDaniel is a leader in their generation, matching compassion with clear-sighted vision for a sex-positive future' Emily Nagoski, PhD, author of Come As You Are and Burnout
Taking ever..
'Powerful, intelligent and vital - one of the year's must-reads'
Hannah Nathanson, Features Director, ELLE
Featuring contributions from Candice Carty-Williams, Jessica Horn, Ebele Okobi, Funmi..
*Updated with a new introduction*
Journalist Rebecca Traister's New York Times bestselling exploration of the transformative power of female anger and its ability to transcend into a political m..
Great LGBTQ+ Speeches is a pioneering collection of over 40 empowering and influential speeches that chart the history of the LGBTQ+ movement. Read the powerful words of Audre Lorde, Harvey Milk, Munr..
Discover the inspiring voices that have changed our world, and started a new conversation. A sister title to Great Women's Speeches (2021), and the pocket edition of Loud and Proud (2020), Great LGBTQ..
A much-needed guide to understanding gender, becoming a better trans ally, and making the world a better place
Gender is a human experience, not just a trans experience. Every single one of us ha..
In these rigorous and challenging essays, writers from Aotearoa and Turtle Island (Canada and the United States of America) explore the well-being of takatapui, two-spirit, and Maori and Indigenous LG..
The book for any and all men who want to learn more about gender inequality, how it affects you and the people around you, and, crucially, what you can do to help.
Recent years, and a number of ..
I want this book to end marriages. But more importantly, I want it to prevent marriages. Women are allowed to aspire to more than what we've been told we should want in order to be happy. Let yourself..
What remains of the witch hunts? A stubborn misogyny, which still tints the way our societies look at single women, childless women, aging women, or quite simply, free women . . . Today more than ever..
*THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*
'HELL YES. This is one of those books that has the potential to change things - a monumental piece of research' Caitlin Moran
Imagine a world where...
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'Women, put down your never-ending to-do list and read this book cover to cover.' Rebecca Huntley
'The gender wars of household chores' - The Guardian
'Funny and relevant, this is a book to ..
Explore the most widespread myths concerning women in the workplace, then dismantle them with facts, arguments, logic and tactics
Every organisation has stories about women in the workplace th..
A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2022: POLITICS
'No memoir like it' - Independent
'Travis Alabanza writes with such generosity and ease even the most provocative suggestions start to seem obvio..
After Sarah Jane Barnett had a hysterectomy in her forties, a comment by her doctor that she wouldn't be "less of a woman" prompted her to investigate what the concept of womanhood meant to her. Part ..
'A stunning, big and bold encyclopedia of how to live' LISA TADDEO
'A guide to liberation and a return to the authentic feminine self' GABOR MATE
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Why do women equate self-deni..
On Women brings together Susan Sontag's most fearless and incisive writing on women, a crucial aspect of her work that has not until now received the attention it deserves
For the most part writt..
'A privilege to read, a pleasure to endorse' PROFESSOR TANYA BYRON
'This book completely bowled me over' DOMINIC DAVIES
'A super comprehensive book' MEG-JOHN BARKER
To be queer is to feel dif..
* Gives readers insight into queer victimization and the experiences of LGBTQIA individuals as victims * Uses creative works to give voice to those who have often been voiceless * The first academic b..
LGBTQ writing from ancient times to yesterday, selected by award-winning translator Frank Wynne.
Since the dawn of literature, queer people have turned to writing to document their existence: to..
In 2012, the joyful hopes of the democratic Egyptian Revolution were tempered by revelations of mass sexual assault in Tahrir Square in Cairo, the revolution's symbolic birthplace.
This is the..
Revolutionary Women is a celebration of women of colour, centring women who have historically been sidelined. For fans of Ann Shen's beloved Bad Girls Throughout History, this spiritual successor cele..
In this vibrant book, queer author and artist Iris Gottlieb visually explores gender in all of its complexities, answering questions and providing guidance while also mining history and pop culture fo..
A profound guide to existing on your own terms, the first trade book from renowned intersectional feminist scholar Sara Ahmed
We have to keep saying it because they keep doing it.
Do coll..
A bold, accessible, and truly global overview of LGBTQ+ history, from the ancient world to the present day
Discover the rich and complex history of LGBTQ+ people around the world - their struggle..
This book is a celebration of LGBTQIA+ activists, artists, comedians, writers, musicians and pop culture giants who have shaped our worlds, expanded our horizons and radically increased queer visibili..
A powerful new anthology of feminist voices throughout history and from around the world
The Penguin Book of Feminist Writing selects writing from across time and throughout the world, creating a..
'This is a vital book. Hand this out in schools, in the workplace, everywhere. It's also beautifully written.' Olivia Colman
'Brilliant. Patriarchy 101' Amnesty UK
'Immersive and..
'The tone is one of intellectual relish . . . rational . . . refined . . . witty' NEW STATESMAN
'Her work is funny, sexy, frightening and brutal' EDMUND GORDON, GUARDIAN
'Ange..
Required reading for anyone who believes in the equality of the sexes, The Second Sex is the crowning text of second wave feminism
TRANSLATED BY CONSTANCE BORDE AND SHEILA MALOVANY-CHEVALLIER
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The story of art for our times - one with women at its heart, brought together for the first time by the creator of @thegreatwomenartists
How many women artists do you know? Who makes art history..
From Gigi to Gottmik-and everywhere in between
A celebration of LGBTQ+ and, specifically, transgender culture!
Transgender icons Gigi Gorgeous and Gottmik offer their unique stories and advi..
The first book that provides an affirming and relatable account of the trans experience from the largest trans man YouTuber.
Hey, I'm Jamie, a 29-year-old trans guy from the UK. I've been transit..
Comforting a family member or friend, soothing children, providing company for the elderly, ensuring that people feel well enough to work; this is all essential labour. Without it, capitalism would ce..
Time to Think goes behind the headlines to reveal the truth about the NHS's flagship gender service for children.
The Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS), based at the Tavistock and Portma..
In the last decade, public discussions of transgender issues have increased exponentially. However, with this increased visibility has come not just power, but regulation, both in favor of and against..
Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries brings together Kate's rich and detailed knowledge of unheard and under-heard women's history, and of how and why women's achievements have routinely been omitte..
In this fascinating and insightful book, feminist curator Rachael Lennon provides an intimate and accessible examination of the history of marriage around the world. Wedded Wife tells a remarkable sto..
A frank, funny and galvanising exploration of masculinity, and a manifesto for male allyship, from million-copy bestseller and feminist powerhouse Caitlin Moran.
As any feminist who talks about t..
Working women everywhere face discrimination. Inequality and lack of inclusion is
reinforced through regulation, policy, behaviours and attitudes. Although there has
been progress in some countrie..