Giovanni's Room

In this timeless and haunting novel, an American man named David grapples with his identity while living in Paris. As he falls in love with the Italian bartender Giovanni, he is torn between societal expectations and the truth of his heart. Baldwin’s luminous prose captures the ache of longing, shame, and impossible choices with devastating clarity.

~ Included for its deeply moving portrayal of queer love and internal conflict, this classic remains a powerful exploration of masculinity, sexuality, and the cost of denying who we are. ~