A collage of five book covers: "Safe and Sound" features a woman with teal hair; "Radio Silence" has bold script text; "Flamer" shows a boy amid flames; "It Came from the Closet" has a pink horror-themed graphic; "The House in the Cerulean Sea" depicts a house on a cliff.

Mar 21, 2024 Five Books to Read to Celebrate Pride Week 2024

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By Jordan Hanzon

The theme for this year’s Pride Week at the University of Utah is Here & Queer: The Pride Renaissance. The J. Willard Marriott Library will be displaying some book selections and materials from our Special Collections to reflect that theme on April 2, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Level 2. We’ve also compiled this list from our collections to enjoy as well! 

Illustrated book cover of “Safe and Sound” shows a confident person with teal hair holding a drill in a workshop. Tools and a pegboard are in the background.

Safe and Sound : A Renter-friendly Guide to Home Repair by Mercury Stardust
By Mercury Stardust

Everyone has experienced that particular feeling of anxiety when an urgent home repair springs up. In this #1 New York Times Bestseller, author Mercury Stardust helps simplify home improvement to empower renters and homeowners to feel safer and more in control of their homes.  

Cover of "The House in the Cerulean Sea" by TJ Klune. Features a whimsical house on a cliff by the sea under a vibrant sky, conveying a magical feel.

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune 

Lambda Literary Award-winning author TJ Klune creates a world that invites you in with its charming characters. The House in the Cerulean Sea is about finding family and deeply realizing how life-changing that experience can be.  

Illustrated book cover of "Flamer" by Mike Curato. A boy with short dark hair stands amid vibrant orange flames, exuding determination as he holds up three fingers.

Flamer
By Mike Curato

In Flamer the author – and artist — Mike Curato draws on his own experiences in this graphic novel. One of the top ten banned books of 2022, Curato’s story is difficult, but he approaches it with humor and a great deal of heart.  

Book cover of "Radio Silence" by Alice Oseman. It shows a sketch of a person floating while listening to a laptop, with the text “Listen to your own voice.” The tone is contemplative and modern.

Radio Silence
By Alice Oseman

From the author of Heartstopper (now a hit Netflix series), Radio Silence takes place in the same setting. Radio Silence describes the journey of Frances, who realizes that she can be her true self when a new friend comes into her life. Radio Silence touches on identity and finding your own path.  

Tombstone with "It Came From the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror" text, a pink hand emerging from green grass, rainbow in the background. Eerie tone.

It Came from the Closet
Edited by Joe Vallese

Featured on the 2023 best sellers list by the bookstore Under the Umbrella, It Came from the Closet features 25 essays that explore the relationship between horror and the queer community.  

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