1.Jon Savage - The Secret Public

Delving into the history of the entertainment, music, and film industry between 1955 and 1979, Jon Savage meticulously charts the contributions of early gay and lesbian artists, like Johnnie Ray and Dusty Springfield, which paved the way to the explosion of queerness embraced by more contemporary artists, like David Bowie. It's a wildly-entertaining read for those interested in pop culture and queer history in general!

2. Leigh Boucher, Barbara Baird, Michelle Arrow, Robert Reynolds - Personal Politics: Sexuality, Gender and the Remaking of Citizenship in Australia

Personal Politics charts Australia's gender and sexuality political dynamics in the last five decades. Beginning from the reform of abortion and homosexuality laws in the late 1960s and 1970s, the book moves chronologically to more contemporary cases, including the queer involvements in national HIV/AIDS activism in the 1980s, the birth of Sydney and Lesbian Mardi Gras in early 1990s, the Safe Schools debate in the 2010s, and the achievement of marriage equality in 2017. Written in an accessible style, this is a long-awaited book that assesses the wins and losses of queer activism in Australia.

3. Brad Gooch - Radiant: The Life And Line Of Keith Haring

Brad Gooch's Radiant showcases Keith Haring's blazing art and life. It also follows the development of his political consciousness, eventually leading him to use his art to convey activist messages about human rights, HIV/AIDS, and equality. As Gooch was granted access to Haring's extensive archives and based on interviews with those who knew the artist, this biography also paints a complete picture of Haring as a human being - his ambitions, desires, and sexuality. A meticulous look at the life story of an important queer artist, the book also details Haring's friendships and collaborations with Madonna, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Grace Jones, and Timothy Leary.