#lgbtqia+ books

[haveyoureadthisqueerbook]

Please check here for the list of queued and polled books before submitting a title.

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Check the above list to make sure the work isn't already queued. The queue is extensive.

Include both the title and author.

For submissions of more than three works, please separate each work onto its own line.

If you're submitting comics, please submit an omnibus edition, not individual issues.

Short story collections are welcome provided most of the stories are queer.

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[selkies-world]

You realise the guy you kissed at a substance party is the guy you've been crushing on since you were a kid.

And how does your decision impact the fact you're heir to your family's luxury car empire, your dad has links to the mafia, and everyone expects you to marry either a mafia daughter or your best friend??????

Want to buy the book to see what happens???

[supposedlysecretlysapphic]

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[dragontamer22]

I got a stack of my lil novelettes to sign & sell when it comes up

Just wanted to share the pretty artwork (all human made)

For more info and links you can click here

But I really did just wanna show everyone my pretty artwork and my lil stack I'm so proud of myself 😭 is my baby

[v-tired-queer]

OHHHHHHHH MY GOD Father Material (London Calling: Book 3) is happening!! I cannot wait I missed Luc and Oliver so much!!

[noahhawthorneauthor]

The Rebel Foxes is free for one week!

Welcome to the Dome, a special kind of hell where flora and fauna are legends brought to life by shifters, a mutant race that the malevolent and overtly wealthy Citadel hunts down endlessly in fear of what they what do if given a foothold in society.

The Rebel Foxes are a powerful gang led by Rajni, a fox shifter hellbent on bringing down the oppressive system impoverishing and endangering humans and shifters alike. They take in those who need shelter, and give away their wealth to the poor.

Her pack is thriving and for the first time in years, they have a counter attack planned for The Hunt, a night of crime sanctioned by the Citadel. A night dedicated to flushing shifters out so anyone can murder them without the worry of standard daily limits and hunting tags.

But, all good things must come to an end, and Rajni's past catches up with her on the night of the Hunt. The human with amber eyes that once saved her life demands her help. Or else.

Fight with Rajni and her foxes. Drystan, the peaceful panther and nanny. Jaromir, the wise polar bear who loves to bake. Balderik, the golden canine with healing hands. Hotaru, the black fox who likes chemistry too much. Xylia and Takara, the foxes who share Rajni's bed, and her dreams.

This is a dark dieselpunk fantasy with a big found family of shifters, a queer polyamorous romance with trans leads, enemies with benefits, along with corrupt governments and the rebels who fight them.

The Rebel Foxes' ebook is free for one week, check it out here!

[leer-reading-lire]

JOMP Book Photo Challenge || June || 7 || Clouds

Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli

[starlight-tav]

This is one of my favorite anthologies of all time. It is everything I loved about Hell Followed with Us but in short fiction and poetry. My gay transgender religiously traumatized ass felt so empowered by this collection.

I also want to say how important and wonderful it is for each chapter to include content warnings. I think this is an accessibility feature that needs to become the standard.

[iambic-stan]

last book read + last stethoscope used, part 9

The stethoscope: Ultrascope teaching stethoscope with orange tubing and a goldfish chest piece (not shown here) I just linked to their website, but as far as I can tell, they no longer offer the goldfish design or even make teaching scopes anymore. It's a very aesthetically-pleasing instrument but I'm not wild about the sound, and all the extra tubing rubbing against things doesn't help matters. Comment here if you have recommendations for really good teaching stethoscopes in other brands.

The book: Dear Medusa, a YA novel in verse by Olivia Cole. I was drawn in by the synopsis--the story of a sixteen-year-old victim of sexual abuse by a charismatic teacher no one in the school would ever suspect is a predator. But this one exceeded my expectations. If I'm honest, I have a habit of forgetting novels in verse shortly after reading them, but the protagonist, Alicia, and her friend Deja stayed with me. Their voices are clear in my mind, especially Alicia's dry humor and Deja's enthusiasm and fearlessness. It's a pretty accurate depiction of high school--you can tell when a YA writer either didn't attend high school or doesn't remember it. Also, asexual rep! Was excited to read that.

[britt-kageryuu]

I was looking for some cute Pride books, went to the kids section, and found this:

A collection of stories that while LGBTQIA+ are more subtle, and not all focused on the theme. I loved all of the stories and a few of them I wished had more to them, but still amazing!

I should check out the kids section during Pride Month more often.

Also I can't figure how to tag this post...

[homerjacksons]

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[vanona-camp]

I finished reading Where We Were by Jen Samson and I… oh god, I don't know what to say. At one point I literally started screaming and punching the wall in frustration. It's an emotionally heavy book but I loved it anyway. Good thing it's HEA 'cause otherwise I'd be booking in for a psychotherapy session

[spuffybot]

I put this together for my friends but thought some of you might enjoy!


Manhunt by Gretchen Felker-Martin
This book will make you want to vomit but I promise you won’t be able to put it down. Following a pandemic that turns anyone with too much testosterone into a raging, murderous cannibal, two trans women try to get by amid depleting sources of hormones, a rising terf army, and the usual post apocalyptic problems. This book is witty, gruesome, and thought provoking. I loved every repulsive second. Felker-Martin is a clever writer with a knack for horror and her observations about humanity and the current state of gender politics are cutting.

Hell Followed with Us by Andrew Joseph White
I seem to have read a lot of queer pandemic horror this year but luckily for me it’s all been stellar. This expertly written YA post apocalyptic nightmare explores a world where religious extremists have decided the only way to save the planet and fulfill gods will is to wipe out the human race. The virus they unleash turns everyone it infects into a grotesque monster, one I won’t describe because you should read the book and also I don’t want to be blamed for making anyone sick. Benji is on the run from the cult responsible for the virus because they’ve selected him for a special mission he isn’t sure he wants to complete. When he stumbles upon a rag tag band of survivors hiding out at the local LGBTQIA+ Center he is forced to decide who he wants to be. I loved this book so much. YA is a tricky genre but this book managed to lean into the hallmarks while also being challenging and thought provoking. It’s also EXTREMELY gory. 

Maurice by E.M Forster
Despite thinking A Room with A View is an absolute classic, I had no idea this novel existed. Written in 1914, Maurice is about a young well off man who grapples with his sexuality and place in society. The book wasn’t actually published until 1971 because Forster feared it would damage his career. For much of the time it existed, novels that ended well for gay characters were prohibited. The Price of Salt gets a lot of recognition for similar reasons and if you’ve read that, I highly recommend reading this! This book is beautiful and flawed and a must read for anyone interested in queer lit and queer history. 

Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex by Angela Chen
Honestly if you read anything in 2023 please read this book. Wow. This is one of those books that has the potential to unlock something in your brain and change your worldview for the better. I’d never given much thought to asexuality. Plenty of people question their sexual identity, with more young people than ever before openly rejecting heterosexuality in favor of things that feel more authentic to who they are. Less people question sexuality in general. If you’ve never felt confused about whether or not you are interested in sex, why would you? This book invites all of us to question the things we’ve been taught about sexuality: about what consent really means, what being sexual means for you as an individual, and how society has shaped our expectations around sex in relationships. Author Angela Chen does an excellent job of exposing our preconceived notions about sex and breaking down what’s truly innate versus what we’ve been taught to be true. This is absolutely a book I would recommend to everyone.


Girlhood by Melissa Febos

I lied, if you read any book in 2023, let it be this one. Idk maybe just read all of these books. How about that? elissa Febos' powerful memoir / dissection of female adolescence under the patriarchy is genuinely essential reading. It’s beautifully written, seamlessly blending complex theory with personal narrative in a way that makes convoluted subjects effortlessly readable. I suggest taking your time with this one and really sitting with some of the things she talks about. I found this book relatable, triggering, and eye opening. Febos analyzes how being sexualized transformed the way she moved through the world. The freedom and fearlessness she experienced growing up was forever changed when the world went from viewing her as a child to viewing her as a girl. Her chapters on consent are revolutionary and will change the way you think about a lifetime of sexual and non sexual encounters. This is the kind of book that opens your mind to new ideas and new ways of coping with your experiences.

[selkies-world]

Stars: Defied

By Rónán-Lukas Trodden

A racing star. An infamous socialite. And a decade-long family feud.

Romain Martineau is heir to his father's world-renowned companies, but is better known for showing up at house-parties.

Giulio Cavanni is a rising star in the racing world, and is heir to his father's luxury car emporium.

The two family-owned companies have been at the heart of multiple public feuds over the last decade.

But when Romain and Giulio run into each other at a party, secrets are shared, promises are made and new opportunities are discovered. With sparks flying and inheritances on the line, can the two heirs save each other from themselves, or are they destined to crash?

A gay love story, by a gay / bisexual & transgender author.

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