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 Ethical non-monogamy is on the rise, but for most people, their idea of what it actually means is outdated, untrue and probably a little offensive.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