Time To Read

Leah on the Off Beat by Becky Albertini When it comes to drumming, Leah Burke is usually on beat- but real life isn't always so rhythmic. The only child of a single mum, and her life is less privileged than her friends. Her mum knows she's bisexual, but Leah hasn't mustered the courage to tell her friends. Not even her openly gay BFF, Simon. Leah on the Offbeat is an adorable book with a bisexual and unapologetic main character at its heart - a really refreshing read. Coming out for some people can be hard to do – a book like this helps the reader understand and/ or process the thoughts and feelings that can come along with such a big moment.

Let’s Talk About Love by Claire Kann Alice had her whole summer planned: non stop all-you-can-eat buffets, marathoning her favourite TV shows (best friends totally included) and working at the library to pay her share of the rent. The only thing missing from her perfect plan? Her girlfriend (who ended things when Alice confessed she's asexual). Alice is done with dating—no thank you, do not pass go, done. A thought provoking and moving book about an asexual person making their way through life. Asexuality is not commonly given the spotlight, it makes this book an important one to include on this list!

Red, White & Royal Blue

by Casey McQuiston Alex Claremont-Diaz is handsome, charismatic, a genius – pure millennial marketing gold for the White House ever since his mother became President of the United States. There’s only one problem; when the tabloids get hold of a photo involving an altercation between Alex and Prince Henry, U.S./ British relations take a turn for the worse and Alex and Henry become the centre of an international scandal. A wonderfully witty and escapist read, a transatlantic romance centres on a relationship that could have serious diplomatic consequences.