Podcast

Holding the Man reveals a young man confident with his body, and with the bodies of other boys and men, most of whom seemed to know exactly how things worked. How did he have this confidence? Wasn’t he worried about being bashed, or merely rejected?

What was it like to be an Australian gay man in the 30s and 40s? This final novel by a once bestselling author offers a searing insight into a lifelong journey to self-acceptance.

This gothic masterpiece by one of Australia’s most esteemed authors plumbs the depths of internalised shame and lesbian longing.

What does it take to be the first, to walk the path untrodden? This groundbreaking memoir charts the challenging journey from AFL legend to trans icon.

This lyrical, tender and devastating exploration of a young woman’s sapphic obsession and heartbreak leaves a lasting mark on its readers.

Our new podcast series examines the LGBTQIA+ books that have had a profound and lasting impact on life and literature in Australia.