Join entertainer, activist, and author Frankie Grande at Strand Book Store for a celebration of his debut memoir, SUPERGAY. Known for his infectious energy, advocacy work, and unapologetic authenticity, Grande shares the personal stories behind his journey through fame, family, recovery, and queer self-discovery in this candid new memoir. In...
In SUPERGAY, Frankie Grande shares stories from his life in the spotlight, his experiences growing up queer, navigating the entertainment industry, overcoming addiction, and embracing authenticity. The memoir combines humor, vulnerability, and personal reflection while celebrating self-expression and LGBTQ+ pride. About Frankie Grande Known for his work on Broadway, television,...
Join acclaimed author Clarence A. Haynes in conversation with publishing executive and literary advocate Krishan Trotman for a discussion of Haynes's latest novel, The Broken Hearts Agency. Blending romance, mystery, fantasy, and queer storytelling, the novel explores grief, healing, and the complicated ways people move forward after heartbreak. Set in...
Award-winning writer Jeremy Atherton Lin visits Strand to discuss his new book, Deep House, in conversation with writer and editor Henry Hicks IV. Part memoir, part cultural history, and part meditation on queer life, Deep Houseexplores the spaces queer people have created for themselves—from private homes and hidden rooms to...
Join acclaimed novelist Scott Heim and writer Kyle Dillon Hertz for a conversation celebrating a new edition of Mysterious Skin, the cult-classic queer novel that inspired the acclaimed 2004 film adaptation. Decades after its original publication, Heim's haunting and deeply empathetic novel remains one of the most powerful works of...
Join writer-director Roshan Sethi and television writer Erin Somers for a discussion of their new novel, The Simp: A Novel Without a Hero. Blending sharp humor, modern dating chaos, and questions about identity and ambition, the novel offers a contemporary look at love, friendship, and self-delusion in the age of...
Bestselling fantasy author Rachel Gillig visits Barnes & Noble Union Square for a special late-night celebration of her newest novel, The Knave and the Moon. The event serves as a launch party leading into the book's official release, giving fans an opportunity to be among the first readers to experience...
Acclaimed playwright, novelist, and filmmaker Jordan Tannahill joins bestselling author Emily St. John Mandel for a conversation about his latest novel, The Living Realm. Known for his fearless explorations of identity, technology, intimacy, and queer life, Tannahill brings his signature literary imagination to a story that blurs the boundaries between...
