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Favorite LGBTQ+ Titles

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Some of my favorite fiction and nonfiction books with a LGBTQ+ theme.

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My Favorite Thing Is Monsters

My Favorite Thing Is Monsters

Book One

by Ferris, Emil

Graphic Novel - 2016

The mood created in this stunning graphic novel is unmatched. Karen is a child in uptown 1969 Chicago, struggling to understand the mystery behind the sud...Show more The mood created in this stunning graphic novel is unmatched. Karen is a child in uptown 1969 Chicago, struggling to understand the mystery behind the sudden death of her upstairs neighbor Anka, a Holocaust survivor with deep trauma. Karen is deeply obsessed with monsters and draws herself as a fanged wolfman. The backdrop of politics in 60s Chicago blends with the personal upheaval in Karen's own life, particularly with her Appalachian Irish and Native American mother and her half-Mexican brother Deeze, an artistic Romeo with a temper who nonetheless loves her deeply. The characters are mesmerizing; reading this book is like being sucked into a fever dream. Show less

The mood created in this stunning graphic novel is unmatched. Karen is a child in uptown 1969 Chicago, struggling to understand the mystery behind the sud...Show more The mood created in this stunning graphic novel is unmatched. Karen is a child in uptown 1969 Chicago, struggling to understand the mystery behind the sudden death of her upstairs neighbor Anka, a Holocaust survivor with deep trauma. Karen is deeply obsessed with monsters and draws herself as a fanged wolfman. The backdrop of politics in 60s Chicago blends with the personal upheaval in Karen's own life, particularly with her Appalachian Irish and Native American mother and her half-Mexican brother Deeze, an artistic Romeo with a temper who nonetheless loves her deeply. The characters are mesmerizing; reading this book is like being sucked into a fever dream. Show less

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We Both Laughed in Pleasure

We Both Laughed in Pleasure

The Selected Diaries of Lou Sullivan, 1961-1991

by Sullivan, Lou

Book - 2019

Lou Sullivan was an incredible figure in queer history. He put so much into his community to try and change stereotypes and prejudices against trans men, ...Show more Lou Sullivan was an incredible figure in queer history. He put so much into his community to try and change stereotypes and prejudices against trans men, particularly gay trans men. Reading his diaries feels so personal and so lucky, and so so important. Show less

Lou Sullivan was an incredible figure in queer history. He put so much into his community to try and change stereotypes and prejudices against trans men, ...Show more Lou Sullivan was an incredible figure in queer history. He put so much into his community to try and change stereotypes and prejudices against trans men, particularly gay trans men. Reading his diaries feels so personal and so lucky, and so so important. Show less

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Cassandra at the Wedding

Cassandra at the Wedding

by Baker, Dorothy

Book - 2012

This book is crazy. It was published in the 60s during a time when most queer fiction was heavily censored and written to certain stereotypes, but it read...Show more This book is crazy. It was published in the 60s during a time when most queer fiction was heavily censored and written to certain stereotypes, but it reads as progressive for 2022. The main character is a lesbian, but though it's openly acknowledged it's not the focus of the story. Cassandra is magnetic, charismatic, outrageous, and wildly bent on self-destruction at her heterosexual twin sister's wedding. Show less

This book is crazy. It was published in the 60s during a time when most queer fiction was heavily censored and written to certain stereotypes, but it read...Show more This book is crazy. It was published in the 60s during a time when most queer fiction was heavily censored and written to certain stereotypes, but it reads as progressive for 2022. The main character is a lesbian, but though it's openly acknowledged it's not the focus of the story. Cassandra is magnetic, charismatic, outrageous, and wildly bent on self-destruction at her heterosexual twin sister's wedding. Show less

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Zami, A New Spelling of My Name

Zami, A New Spelling of My Name

by Lorde, Audre

Book - 1982

A "biomythography" loosely based on Lorde's own life, this story reads as a glimpse into the life of a Black lesbian in New York City coming of age in a world that has trouble understanding her. The writing is spectacular; highly recommend. A "biomythography" loosely based on Lorde's own life, this story reads as a glimpse into the life of a Black lesbian in New York City coming of age in a world that has trouble understanding her. The writing is spectacular; highly recommend. Show less

A "biomythography" loosely based on Lorde's own life, this story reads as a glimpse into the life of a Black lesbian in New York City coming of age in a world that has trouble understanding her. The writing is spectacular; highly recommend. A "biomythography" loosely based on Lorde's own life, this story reads as a glimpse into the life of a Black lesbian in New York City coming of age in a world that has trouble understanding her. The writing is spectacular; highly recommend. Show less

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The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter

The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter

by McCullers, Carson

Book - 1993

The sexuality of Carson McCullers is still widely debated and this book does not contain explicit queer content, but it is one of my favorites nonetheless. The writing is sharp as an arrow. The mood is melancholy Southern gothic. The sexuality of Carson McCullers is still widely debated and this book does not contain explicit queer content, but it is one of my favorites nonetheless. The writing is sharp as an arrow. The mood is melancholy Southern gothic. Show less

The sexuality of Carson McCullers is still widely debated and this book does not contain explicit queer content, but it is one of my favorites nonetheless. The writing is sharp as an arrow. The mood is melancholy Southern gothic. The sexuality of Carson McCullers is still widely debated and this book does not contain explicit queer content, but it is one of my favorites nonetheless. The writing is sharp as an arrow. The mood is melancholy Southern gothic. Show less

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Her Body and Other Parties

Her Body and Other Parties

Stories

by Machado, Carmen Maria

Book - 2017

Every story in this collection hits hard. If you like magical realism, lesbian fiction, and atmospheric writing, you will love it. Every story in this collection hits hard. If you like magical realism, lesbian fiction, and atmospheric writing, you will love it. Show less

Every story in this collection hits hard. If you like magical realism, lesbian fiction, and atmospheric writing, you will love it. Every story in this collection hits hard. If you like magical realism, lesbian fiction, and atmospheric writing, you will love it. Show less

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The Stonewall Reader

The Stonewall Reader

Book - 2019

This anthology collects a ton of extremely important LGBTQ+ history, including fascinating oral histories, into a very readable volume. It's amazing how m...Show more This anthology collects a ton of extremely important LGBTQ+ history, including fascinating oral histories, into a very readable volume. It's amazing how much gets erased from mainstream narratives, particularly the radical origins of queer liberation. Show less

This anthology collects a ton of extremely important LGBTQ+ history, including fascinating oral histories, into a very readable volume. It's amazing how m...Show more This anthology collects a ton of extremely important LGBTQ+ history, including fascinating oral histories, into a very readable volume. It's amazing how much gets erased from mainstream narratives, particularly the radical origins of queer liberation. Show less

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Fiebre Tropical

Fiebre Tropical

by Delgado Lopera, Juliana

Book - 2020

"Lit by the hormonal neon glow of Miami, this heady, multilingual debut novel follows a Colombian teenager's coming-of-age and coming out as she plunges headfirst into lust and evangelism." - Novelist "Lit by the hormonal neon glow of Miami, this heady, multilingual debut novel follows a Colombian teenager's coming-of-age and coming out as she plunges headfirst into lust and evangelism." - Novelist Show less

"Lit by the hormonal neon glow of Miami, this heady, multilingual debut novel follows a Colombian teenager's coming-of-age and coming out as she plunges headfirst into lust and evangelism." - Novelist "Lit by the hormonal neon glow of Miami, this heady, multilingual debut novel follows a Colombian teenager's coming-of-age and coming out as she plunges headfirst into lust and evangelism." - Novelist Show less

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Honey Mine

Honey Mine

Collected Stories

by Roy, Camille

Book - 2021

Camille Roy is a local legend. These stories are experimental in style at times, but glimmer with something meaty and strong and unforgettable. Lesbian fiction that should be more widely read. Camille Roy is a local legend. These stories are experimental in style at times, but glimmer with something meaty and strong and unforgettable. Lesbian fiction that should be more widely read. Show less

Camille Roy is a local legend. These stories are experimental in style at times, but glimmer with something meaty and strong and unforgettable. Lesbian fiction that should be more widely read. Camille Roy is a local legend. These stories are experimental in style at times, but glimmer with something meaty and strong and unforgettable. Lesbian fiction that should be more widely read. Show less

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Last Night at the Telegraph Club

Last Night at the Telegraph Club

by Lo, Malinda

Book - 2021

One of the sweetest YA lesbian novels I've ever read. I loved the historical backdrop of 1954 San Francisco Chinatown. One of the sweetest YA lesbian novels I've ever read. I loved the historical backdrop of 1954 San Francisco Chinatown. Show less

One of the sweetest YA lesbian novels I've ever read. I loved the historical backdrop of 1954 San Francisco Chinatown. One of the sweetest YA lesbian novels I've ever read. I loved the historical backdrop of 1954 San Francisco Chinatown. Show less

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Yerba Buena

Yerba Buena

by LaCour, Nina

Book - 2022

Not particularly light in tone but a fun escape. "In LaCour’s solid adult debut (after the YA novel Watch Over Me), two Los Angeles women navigate the uncertainties of their 20s and their complicated pasts." -Publisher's Weekly Not particularly light in tone but a fun escape. "In LaCour’s solid adult debut (after the YA novel Watch Over Me), two Los Angeles women navigate the uncertainties of their 20s and their complicated pasts." -Publisher's Weekly Show less

Not particularly light in tone but a fun escape. "In LaCour’s solid adult debut (after the YA novel Watch Over Me), two Los Angeles women navigate the uncertainties of their 20s and their complicated pasts." -Publisher's Weekly Not particularly light in tone but a fun escape. "In LaCour’s solid adult debut (after the YA novel Watch Over Me), two Los Angeles women navigate the uncertainties of their 20s and their complicated pasts." -Publisher's Weekly Show less

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Heartstopper

Heartstopper

Volume 1

by Oseman, Alice

Graphic Novel - 2020

This YA graphic novel series is exceptionally popular for a reason. A sweet and heartwarming love story about two boys navigating growing up in England. This YA graphic novel series is exceptionally popular for a reason. A sweet and heartwarming love story about two boys navigating growing up in England. Show less

This YA graphic novel series is exceptionally popular for a reason. A sweet and heartwarming love story about two boys navigating growing up in England. This YA graphic novel series is exceptionally popular for a reason. A sweet and heartwarming love story about two boys navigating growing up in England. Show less

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Murder at the Nightwood Bar

Murder at the Nightwood Bar

by Forrest, Katherine V.

eBook - 1987

A fun romp of a lesbian murder mystery. A fun romp of a lesbian murder mystery. Show less

A fun romp of a lesbian murder mystery. A fun romp of a lesbian murder mystery. Show less

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The Gilda Stories

The Gilda Stories

by Gomez, Jewelle

Book - 2016

Black lesbian vampire fiction spanning time. A cult classic. Need I say more? Black lesbian vampire fiction spanning time. A cult classic. Need I say more? Show less

Black lesbian vampire fiction spanning time. A cult classic. Need I say more? Black lesbian vampire fiction spanning time. A cult classic. Need I say more? Show less

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Stone Butch Blues

by Feinberg, Leslie

Book - 2014

Originally published in 1990, Feinberg's exceptional memoir has much to teach us about working class queer history in the 50s, being radical despite every...Show more Originally published in 1990, Feinberg's exceptional memoir has much to teach us about working class queer history in the 50s, being radical despite everything, and trans and genderqueer history. This book will tear you apart but needs to be read more widely. Show less

Originally published in 1990, Feinberg's exceptional memoir has much to teach us about working class queer history in the 50s, being radical despite every...Show more Originally published in 1990, Feinberg's exceptional memoir has much to teach us about working class queer history in the 50s, being radical despite everything, and trans and genderqueer history. This book will tear you apart but needs to be read more widely. Show less

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The Faggots & Their Friends Between Revolutions

The Faggots & Their Friends Between Revolutions

by Mitchell, Larry

Book - 2019

After you get torn apart by Stone Butch Blues, pick up The Faggots & Their Friends Between Revolutions. Originally published in 1979, it is a balm for world-worn queer souls. I re-read it whenever I'm feeling blue. After you get torn apart by Stone Butch Blues, pick up The Faggots & Their Friends Between Revolutions. Originally published in 1979, it is a balm for world-worn queer souls. I re-read it whenever I'm feeling blue. Show less

After you get torn apart by Stone Butch Blues, pick up The Faggots & Their Friends Between Revolutions. Originally published in 1979, it is a balm for world-worn queer souls. I re-read it whenever I'm feeling blue. After you get torn apart by Stone Butch Blues, pick up The Faggots & Their Friends Between Revolutions. Originally published in 1979, it is a balm for world-worn queer souls. I re-read it whenever I'm feeling blue. Show less

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Rubyfruit Jungle

Rubyfruit Jungle

by Brown, Rita Mae

eBook - 1988

Classic lesbian coming-of-age fiction set in the South. You'll fall in love with the protagonist. Classic lesbian coming-of-age fiction set in the South. You'll fall in love with the protagonist. Show less

Classic lesbian coming-of-age fiction set in the South. You'll fall in love with the protagonist. Classic lesbian coming-of-age fiction set in the South. You'll fall in love with the protagonist. Show less

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On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

A Novel

by Vuong, Ocean

Book - 2019

"A letter from a son to a mother who cannot read reveals the impact of the Vietnam War on their family history and provides a view into parts of the son's life that his mother has never known." -Novelist "A letter from a son to a mother who cannot read reveals the impact of the Vietnam War on their family history and provides a view into parts of the son's life that his mother has never known." -Novelist Show less

"A letter from a son to a mother who cannot read reveals the impact of the Vietnam War on their family history and provides a view into parts of the son's life that his mother has never known." -Novelist "A letter from a son to a mother who cannot read reveals the impact of the Vietnam War on their family history and provides a view into parts of the son's life that his mother has never known." -Novelist Show less

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Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe

Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe

by Flagg, Fannie

Book - 1997

"Mrs. Threadgoode's tale of two high-spirited women of the 1930s, Idgie and Ruth, helps Evelyn, a 1980s woman in a sad slump of middle age, to begin to rejuvenate her own life." - Novelist "Mrs. Threadgoode's tale of two high-spirited women of the 1930s, Idgie and Ruth, helps Evelyn, a 1980s woman in a sad slump of middle age, to begin to rejuvenate her own life." - Novelist Show less

"Mrs. Threadgoode's tale of two high-spirited women of the 1930s, Idgie and Ruth, helps Evelyn, a 1980s woman in a sad slump of middle age, to begin to rejuvenate her own life." - Novelist "Mrs. Threadgoode's tale of two high-spirited women of the 1930s, Idgie and Ruth, helps Evelyn, a 1980s woman in a sad slump of middle age, to begin to rejuvenate her own life." - Novelist Show less

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Mostly Dead Things

Mostly Dead Things

A Novel

by Arnett, Kristen N.

Book - 2019

A hilarious and wacky lesbian escape set in the family taxidermy business in Florida. A hilarious and wacky lesbian escape set in the family taxidermy business in Florida. Show less

A hilarious and wacky lesbian escape set in the family taxidermy business in Florida. A hilarious and wacky lesbian escape set in the family taxidermy business in Florida. Show less

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The Verifiers

The Verifiers

by Pek, Jane

Book - 2022

A sweet mystery novel about a mystery-obsessed online dating private eye, being a young person in New York City, and the harms of big data. A sweet mystery novel about a mystery-obsessed online dating private eye, being a young person in New York City, and the harms of big data. Show less

A sweet mystery novel about a mystery-obsessed online dating private eye, being a young person in New York City, and the harms of big data. A sweet mystery novel about a mystery-obsessed online dating private eye, being a young person in New York City, and the harms of big data. Show less

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Summer Fun

Summer Fun

by Thornton, Jeanne

Book - 2021

A wild romp about a trans woman in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, who is obsessed with the 60s band The Get Happies. It's kind of a satire/love letter about the Beach Boys if Brian Wilson was trans... A wild romp about a trans woman in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, who is obsessed with the 60s band The Get Happies. It's kind of a satire/love letter about the Beach Boys if Brian Wilson was trans... Show less

A wild romp about a trans woman in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, who is obsessed with the 60s band The Get Happies. It's kind of a satire/love letter about the Beach Boys if Brian Wilson was trans... A wild romp about a trans woman in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, who is obsessed with the 60s band The Get Happies. It's kind of a satire/love letter about the Beach Boys if Brian Wilson was trans... Show less

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Skye Falling

Skye Falling

A Novel

by McKenzie, Mia

Book - 2021

Fun contemporary fiction about a woman who just can't seem to settle down...but then she meets a small child claiming to be her daughter (from a donated e...Show more Fun contemporary fiction about a woman who just can't seem to settle down...but then she meets a small child claiming to be her daughter (from a donated egg) and the child's extremely attractive and charismatic aunt. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly gentrifying Black neighborhood in Philadelphia. Show less

Fun contemporary fiction about a woman who just can't seem to settle down...but then she meets a small child claiming to be her daughter (from a donated e...Show more Fun contemporary fiction about a woman who just can't seem to settle down...but then she meets a small child claiming to be her daughter (from a donated egg) and the child's extremely attractive and charismatic aunt. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly gentrifying Black neighborhood in Philadelphia. Show less

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One Last Stop

One Last Stop

by McQuiston, Casey

Book - 2021

A sweet lesbian romance about two girls who meet on the New York subway...only one of them is a time traveler stuck in time. A sweet lesbian romance about two girls who meet on the New York subway...only one of them is a time traveler stuck in time. Show less

A sweet lesbian romance about two girls who meet on the New York subway...only one of them is a time traveler stuck in time. A sweet lesbian romance about two girls who meet on the New York subway...only one of them is a time traveler stuck in time. Show less

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Afterparties

Afterparties

Stories

by So, Anthony

Book - 2021

"Short stories that portray of the lives of Cambodian-Americans still dealing with the inherited weight of the Khmer Rouge genocide including a young...Show more "Short stories that portray of the lives of Cambodian-Americans still dealing with the inherited weight of the Khmer Rouge genocide including a young, disillusioned teacher obsessed with Moby-Dick and a child whose mother survived a school shooting." -Novelist Show less

"Short stories that portray of the lives of Cambodian-Americans still dealing with the inherited weight of the Khmer Rouge genocide including a young...Show more "Short stories that portray of the lives of Cambodian-Americans still dealing with the inherited weight of the Khmer Rouge genocide including a young, disillusioned teacher obsessed with Moby-Dick and a child whose mother survived a school shooting." -Novelist Show less

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