People really need to rethink what they think they know about polyamory,” author Deepa Paul says, raising an eyebrow. Her debut memoir, Ask Me How It Works: Love In An Open Marriage (out 1 May), is a direct challenge to the fantasy-fuelled clichés that still dominate the conversation around the subject.

As Pride season begins, there’s no better time to pick up a book and reconnect with queer culture. Here, Attitude highlights the best new non-fiction reads exploring all aspects of LGBT+ life, promising something for every reader.

Have you ever considered an open relationship, or is polyamory a foreign concept to you? Ethical non-monogamy is on the rise, but for most people, their idea of what it actually means is outdated, untrue and probably a little offensive.

Author Deepa Paul explores non-monogamy, commitment and romance in her new book

Viking has triumphed in a six-way auction for Deepa Paul’s "revelatory" exploration of open marriage.

Publishing director Harriet Bourton acquired UK and Commonwealth rights in a "significant" deal for Ask Me How It Works from Jo Unwin at Jo Unwin Literary Agency. Rights have been pre-empted in Germany (Hanserblau) and the Netherlands (Nieuw Amsterdam/Park). The memoir will be published in spring 2025.

Viking has celebrated its 40th anniversary and launched a new logo ahead of a bumper year of publishing. Looking ahead, the next year promises to be a major year for Viking.

The ESEA Publishing Network returns to Hachette UK’s glorious rooftop garden for a summer party featuring readings from six incredible East & South East Asian authors.