Giovanni's Room appears in 8 book lists

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Giovanni's Room appears in 8 book lists on Shepherd.

My favorite books about being emotionally monogamous and sexually promiscuous

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The best novels of Eros and Thanatos: desire mixed with doom

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My favorite books that were important for saving gay men’s lives

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My favorite books with a little Parisian flair

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My favorite books on queer historical romance

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The best LGBTQ novels with lush prose and rich settings in historical eras

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My favorite books on bisexuality to dive deep into our research, history, and culture

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My favorite books about poisonous relationships (queer, with a dollop of angst)

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