Novaris Books Articles
Sourced articles exploring sexuality, gender diversity, history, faith, law, science, culture, and the human stories behind today’s debates.
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Featured · LGBTQ+ History
Looking for LGBTQ+ history books for adults or beginners? Start with books that explore queer history through culture, law, identity, activism, gender, religion, science, and the lives behind the history.
Featured · LGBTQ+ History
Did LGBTQ+ people exist in ancient history? Explore evidence of same-sex love, gender diversity, and identities that existed long before modern terminology.
Featured · Article
Looking for an LGBTQ nonfiction book that brings together history, gender studies, sexuality, culture and personal understanding? Discover a compassionate guide written for adults, allies, families, students and curious readers.
Featured · Historical Lives
Alan Turing helped change the course of modern history, but in 1952 the British state prosecuted him because of a private, consensual relationship with another man.
Science & Identity
Is being gay a choice? Explore what science says about sexual orientation, genetics, development, sexual fluidity, and the difference between attraction and behavior.
LGBTQ+ History
When did homosexuality become illegal? Trace the history of anti-gay laws, colonial criminal codes, Alan Turing’s prosecution, and the long path toward decriminalization.