#gay book recs

[queerbookmasterlist]

How to Use the Queer Book Master List

I have created a master list of queer fiction books which can be sorted and filtered by your preferences.  However, many have asked how to use it - so I have created a quick guide below!

This is not like google sheets - any filters you create will only be shown to you and will disappear when you exit that screen. So feel free to mess around! I promise you won’t ruin anything.

Step 1: Open the database

Step 2: Select the “Create Your Own Filter” view on the left-hand side.

Step 3: Click “filter” on the top bar.

Step 4: Input any filters you would like to organize the files by. The screen will automatically update with books that fit into all of your specifications.

#lgbtq books #queer books #sapphic book recs #queer book recs #wlw book recs #gay book recs #lgbtq book recs #queer book masterlist #queer book master list #queer #queer pride #reading #book lover #booklr #queer booklr #lesbian #gay #bi #trans #nonbinary #pan #intersex #ace #aro #guide

[onmyliteraturebullshitagain]

Midyear queer book rec 2023: even more gay, even more slaps!

Another wide selection of achillian, sapphic, and bisexual (is there a term for that?) relationships, basically all adult fiction and lots of romance, historical, and fantasy with happy endings because of who I am as a person. But these are all books I gave at least 3/5 stars that offer a fun range of relationships and writing styles!

If you want even more queer book recs, check out my many previous posts! Now go enjoy some queer reading and support authors writing queer fiction!

#queer book recs #gay book recs #it's gay and it slaps #wicked beauty #something fabulous #the charm offensive #a restless truth #a gentleman never keeps score #two wrongs make a right #the library of the unwritten #achillian books #sapphic books #bisexual books #queer relationships #book recs

[dead-p0ets]

hi does anyone have any GAY (must be gay) books set in college settings that are dark/light academia recommendations?

i’ve read the secret history, if we were villains, and these violent delights (not the fantasy one lmao) and LOVED them so i’m wondering if anyone has any recommendations for gay books with that same vibe:))

#book reccomendation #book recs wanted #dark academia books #light academia books #book recommendations #gay books #gay book recs #PLEASE #the secret history #if we were villains #these violent delights

[linhlotus]

Lgbtq+ reading recs

I will be adding to this as I find more but this is what I have so far.

Some of these have trigger warnings such as homophobia and transphobia. I will put an asterisk next to each of those. Also, some of these contain mature scenes. A quick google search should be able to tell you whether the book has those or not.

Gay books

Check, Please! by Ngozi Ukazu (two books) gay, comics, contemporary, hockey, baking

Malice by Heather Walter (Misrule is the sequel and it is good too) lesbian, sleeping beauty retelling, fantasy, past

The Henna Wars* by Adiba Jaigirdar Lesbian/bisexual, contemporary, poc, enemies-to-lovers

Hanni and Ishu's guide to fake dating* by Adiba Jaigirdar lesbian/bisexual, poc, contemporary

Simon vs. the Homosapiens Agenda* by Becky Albertalli gay, contemporary

Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli bisexual, poc, contemporary,

What if it's us* (and Here's to us) by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera gay, poc, contemporary

A few of the stories in Serendipity (an anthology) I don't remember if any of those have homophobia or not. I believe they're are all contemporary

The last story in The End and Other Beginnings by Veronica Roth gay, fantasy

Ash by Malinda Lo lesbian, cinderella retelling, past, fantasy

The Falling in Love Montage by Ciara Smyth lesbian/bisexual, contemporary

Red, White & Royal Blue* by Casey McQuiston gay/bisexual, poc, contemporary, enemies-to-lovers

One last stop by Casey McQuiston bisexual/lesbian, contemporary, fantasy

Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit* by Jaye Robin Brown lesbian, contemporary

The Coldest Touch by Isabel Sterling pansexual/lesbian, contemporary, fantasy

She Drives Me Crazy* by Kelly Quindlen lesbian, poc, contemporary, enemies-to-lovers

The Fates Divide by Veronica Roth fantasy, enemies-to-lovers (read Carve the Mark first. The lesbian relationship only shows up at the end but you need to read it to understand the story.)

Master of One by Dani Bennett and Jaida Jones gay, fantasy, heist, series

The Key to You and Me* by Jaye Robin Brown lesbian, contemporary

Openly Straight* by Bill Konigsberg gay/bisexual, contemporary

Before We Disappear by Shaun David Hutchinson gay, past, fantasy, heist

Some Girls Do* by Jennifer Dugan lesbian/bisexual, contemporary, mental health issues/abuse warning

Melt With You by Jennifer Dugan lesbian, contemporary

Howl by Shaun David Hutchinson gay, contemporary, mystery, fantasy

I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston lesbian, contemporary, mystery

Boyfriend Material* by Joe Jameson gay, fake dating, contemporary

Verona Comics* by Jennifer Dugan contemporary, major mental health issues, family issues, suicide mentions (technically, this doesn't fall into the lgbtq+ category but both main characters are bi or pan and it has some very important lessons that a lot of the other books in the genre also have)

Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust bisexual, poc, fantasy, enemies-to-friends-to-lovers

Jay's Gay Agenda by Jason June gay, poc, contemporary, realistic fiction

So This is Ever After by F.T. Lukens gay, fantasy, past

Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan bisexual/lesbian, contemporary, fake dating, realistic fiction

Delilah Greene Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake lesbian, contemporary, enemies-to-friends-to-lovers, realistic fiction

When You Get the Chance by Tom Ryan queer character, gay character, pride, family, contemporary, realistic fiction

Small Town Pride* by Phil Stamper gay, activism, small town, contemporary, realistic fiction

Cafe Con Lychee* by Emery Lee gay, poc, contemporary, enemies-to-lovers, realistic fiction, food service

Flip the Script* by Lyla Lee lesbian, poc, contemporary, realistic fiction, acting

Count Your Lucky Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur lesbian, contemporary, realistic fiction, wedding planner

Cool for the Summer by Dahlia Adler bisexual/lesbian, poc, contemporary, realistic fiction

Change of Heart by Clare Lydon lesbian, fake dating, contemporary, realistic fiction, acting

Milo and Marcos at the End of the World* by Kevin Christopher Snipes gay, poc, contemporary, realistic fiction, mental health issues, religious

Date Me, Bryson Keller* by Kevin Van Whye gay, poc, contemporary, realistic fiction, mental health issues

The Sky Blues by Robbie Couch* gay, contemporary, realistic fiction, mental health issues

Trans and Non-binary Books

Meet Cute Diary* by Emery Lee trans male character, non-binary character, poc, contemporary, realistic fiction

Chef's Kiss* by T. J. Alexander non-binary character, pansexual woman, contemporary, cooking

May the Best Man Win* by ZR Ellor trans male character, gay relationship, realistic fiction, contemporary

Cemetary boys* by Aiden Thomas trans male character, poc, gay relationship, contemporary, fantasy

Love & Other Disasters* by Anita Kelly non-binary character, contemporary, cooking show

Act Cool* by Tobly McSmith trans male character, contemporary, mental health issues, dysphoria, actor

I Wish You All the Best* by Mason Deaver non-binary characters, poc, contemporary, mental health issues

A Quick and Easy Guide to They/Them pronouns by Archie Bongiovanni and Tristan Jimerson non-fiction, very short, great for enbys, allies, and other parties, humorous, good resource for educating yourself & others on gender nuances, comic

Man o' War* by Cori McCarthy non-binary character, genderfluid character, poc, contemporary, mental health issues, dysphoria, swimmer

Out of the Blue by Jason June non-binary character, contemporary, fantasy, swimmer

Stay Gold* by Tobly McSmith trans male character, contemporary, realistic fiction

Fine: A Comic About Gender by Rhea Ewing great for enbys, allies, and other parties, good resource for educating yourself & others on gender nuances, comic

The Pants Project* by Cat Clarke trans male character, school protest (peaceful), lesbian moms, contemporary, realistic fiction, dysphoria

All Kinds of Other* by James Sie trans male character, gay, contemporary, realistic fiction, mental health issues

Symptoms of Being Human* by Jeff Garvin genderfluid character, mental health issues, motivational speaking, dysphoria

None of the Above* I. W. Gregorio intersex girl, contemporary, realistic fiction, runner, mental health issues

Queer Webtoons

High Class Homos Gay, royalty, past, fantasy

The Doctors Are Out Gay, Contemporary, Enemies-to-friends-to-lovers

Heartstopper* Gay, Contemporary, friends-to-lovers, mental health issues (there's a tv show based on this one and it's amazing!)

#gay book recs #book reccomendations for pride #gay books #pride #sapphic books #lgbt books #queer books #trans books #Meant to have this done last month #oops

[matthewdante]

LAYING CLAIM is now available on Amazon and at Barnes and Nobel. For those looking for a MM dark romance/thriller, enemies to friends, filled with sarcasm and of course danger. 🏳️‍🌈😈🔥 oh yeah, and lots of steam!!

#matthewdante #barnesandnoble #gay dark romance #gay romance books #gay thriller #lgbt books #gayromance #lgbtqia books #queer author #mm book #gay book #mm books #mmromance #queer books #gay book recs #gay reader #amazon

[mysweetsinfulobsessions]

HIJAB BUTCH BLUES by LAMYA H.

Alright, changing it up a bit with my book stuff but this one hit home with me. The author draws very interesting parallels between stories in the Quran and her experiences as a gay muslim woman that are very interesting. And if you think you can’t be muslim and gay, or wear a hijab and be gay, or even tackle muslim culture and queerness in one, then you’re bound to be pleasantly proved wrong with this one.

#and you know what? the way the author handles the concept of coming out and anonymity is so fucking relatable #the author remains anonymous per her own choice and thats fucking something #lgbtq books #lgbt books #book recommendations #lgbt book recs #queer book recommendations #queer books #gay muslim #lesbian muslim #queer muslim #muslim representation #muslim books #lgbt muslim #lgbtq muslim #lgbt+ books #hijab butch blues #lamya h #hijab butch blues lamya

[gatheringbones]

queer romance and sexuality recommendations:

the art of giving and receiving: the wheel of consent by betty martin

leatherfolk: radical sex, people, politics, and practice, edited by mark thompson

gay spirit/gay soul/gay body edited by mark thompson

fierce femmes and notorious liars by kai cheng thom

confessions of the fox by jordy rosenberg

s/he by minnie bruce pratt

the faggots and their friends in between revolutions, by larry mitchell

bushfire/afterglow edited by karen barber

best lesbian erotica volumes 1-13 published by cleis press

the beggar of love by lee lynch

sometimes she lets me: best butch femme erotica edited by tristan taormino

why are faggots so afraid of other faggots?: flaming challenges to masculinity, objectification, and the desire to conform, edited by mattilda bernstein sycamore

queer sex by juno roche

we too: essays on sex work and survival, edited by natalie west

cruising: an intimate history of a radical pastime, by alex espinoza

blood, marriage, wine & glitter, by s. bear bergman

#book recs tag #lesbian literature #gay literature #trans literature #terra preta #wasteland radio

[heavenlyyshecomes]

hi my reader friends lithub has a new syllabi section that has some great (u guessed it!) syllabi from much beloved writers like ocean vuong and ross gay here's the full list that i have already added half of to my tbr:

ekphrastic poetry with victoria chang (featuring works of john ashbery, joy harjo, paul tran)

the literature of obsession with julia may jonas (obsession as transformation, destruction, catharsis and form)

place, space and landscape with alexandra kleeman (featuring didion, okorafor and hernan diaz)

lyric research with ross gay (books that combine research with an "I" like nelson's bluets or christle's the crying book)

hybrid poetry with ocean vuong (traditions, innovations and possibilities featuring bhanu kapil, rimbaud, clifton)

multigenre experiments in form with paul lisicky (for writing that explores connections between genres)

reading about writers with peter ho davies (books that teach the craft and give writing advice, think 'the outline' trilogy)

speculative women with lina maria ferreira cabeza-vanegas (a look at speculative works by women writers like jemisin, butler, k le guin)

writers and the world with viet thanh nguyen (rankine, baldwin, and coates)

sports and contemporary writing with sam lipsyte (exactly what it says on the tin)

#obsession and space sound soo good #victoria chang #ocean vuong #ross gay #viet thanh nguyen #peter ho davies #paul lisicky #alexandra kleeman #book recs #mine #ref #ref: mine #the hits

[celepom]

It’s Pride 2023! Time to put up some more comic recs!

This time I’ve put together some stories about discovering one’s own queer identity, outlining a family history of queerness, and several stories where being queer isn’t the focus - queer characters are simply allowed to be.

Belle of the Ball By Mari Costa

High-school senior and notorious wallflower Hawkins finally works up the courage to remove her mascot mask and ask out her longtime crush: Regina Moreno, head cheerleader, academic overachiever, and all-around popular girl. There’s only one teensy little problem: Regina is already dating Chloe Kitagawa, athletic all-star…and middling English student. Regina sees a perfectly self-serving opportunity here, and asks the smitten Hawkins to tutor Chloe free of charge, knowing Hawkins will do anything to get closer to her. And while Regina’s plan works at first, she doesn’t realize that Hawkins and Chloe knew each other as kids, when Hawkins went by Belle and wore princess dresses to school every single day. Before long, romance does start to blossom…but not between who you might expect. With Belle of the Ball, cartoonist Mariana Costa has reinvigorated satisfying, reliable tropes into your new favorite teen romantic comedy.

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The Moth Keeper By Kay O’Neill

Anya is finally a Moth Keeper, the protector of the lunar moths that allow the Night-Lily flower to bloom once a year. Her village needs the flower to continue thriving and Anya is excited to prove her worth and show her thanks to her friends with her actions, but what happens when being a Moth Keeper isn't exactly what Anya thought it would be? The nights are cold in the desert and the lunar moths live far from the village. Anya finds herself isolated and lonely. Despite Anya's dedication, she wonders what it would be like to live in the sun. Her thoughts turn into an obsession, and when Anya takes a chance to stay up during the day to feel the sun's warmth, her village and the lunar moths are left to deal with the consequences.

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Hollow By Shannon Watters, Branden Boyer-White & Berenice Nelle

Isabel "Izzy" Crane and her family have just relocated to Sleepy Hollow, the town made famous by—and obsessed with—Washington Irving's legend of the Headless Horseman. But city slicker-skeptic Izzy has no time for superstition as she navigates life at a new address, a new school, and, with any luck, with new friends. Ghost stories aren't real, after all.... Then Izzy is pulled into the orbit of the town's teen royalty, Vicky Van Tassel (yes, that Van Tassel) and loveable varsity-level prankster Croc Byun. Vicky's weariness with her family connection to the legend turns to terror when the trio begins to be haunted by the Horseman himself, uncovering a curse set on destroying the Van Tassel line. Now, they have only until Halloween night to break it—meaning it's a totally inconvenient time for Izzy to develop a massive crush on the enigmatic Vicky. Can Izzy's practical nature help her face the unknown—or only trip her up? As the calendar runs down to the 31st, Izzy will have to use all of her wits and work with her new friends to save Vicky and uncover the mystery of the legendary Horseman of Sleepy Hollow—before it's too late. 

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Until I Meet my Husband By Ryousuke Nanasaki & Yoshi Tsukizuki

The memoir of gay activist Ryousuke Nanasaki and the first religiously recognized same-sex marriage in Japan. From school crushes to awkward dating sites to finding a community, this collection of stories recounts the author’s “firsts” as a young gay man searching for love. Dating is never ever easy, but that goes doubly so for Ryousuke, whose journey is full of unrequited loves and many speed bumps. But perseverance and time heals all wounds, even those of the heart.

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Is Love the Answer? By Uta Isaki

When it comes to love, high schooler Chika wonders if she might be an alien. She’s never fallen for or even had a crush on anyone, and she has no desire for physical intimacy. Her friends tell her that she just "hasn't met the one yet," but Chika has doubts... It's only when Chika enters college and meets peers like herself that she realizes there’s a word for what she feels inside--asexual--and she’s not the only one. After years of wondering if love was the answer, Chika realizes that the answer she long sought may not exist at all--and that that's perfectly normal.

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M Is for Monster By Talia Dutton

When Doctor Frances Ai's younger sister Maura died in a tragic accident six months ago, Frances swore she would bring her back to life. However, the creature that rises from the slab is clearly not Maura. This girl, who chooses the name "M," doesn't remember anything about Maura's life and just wants to be her own person. However, Frances expects M to pursue the same path that Maura had been on—applying to college to become a scientist—and continue the plans she and Maura shared. Hoping to trigger Maura's memories, Frances surrounds M with the trappings of Maura's past, but M wants nothing to do with Frances' attempts to change her into something she's not. In order to face the future, both Frances and M need to learn to listen and let go of Maura once and for all. Talia Dutton's debut graphic novel, M Is for Monster, takes a hard look at what it means to live up to other people's expectations—as well as our own.

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Golden Sparkle By Minta Suzumaru

Himaru Uehara’s first year of high school is off to a good start, minus one problem—he keeps having wet dreams. With only his mom and sister at home—and having skipped health class in middle school—he thinks it means there’s something wrong with him. Thankfully, a new friend has just the remedy and teaches Himaru exactly how to deal with those pesky dreams! But his solution only leads to more confusion, and the two find themselves navigating feelings they’ve never felt before.

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Thieves By Lucie Bryon

Ella can’t seem to remember a single thing from the party the night before at a mysterious stranger’s mansion, and she sure as heck doesn’t know why she’s woken up in her bed surrounded by a magpie’s nest of objects that aren’t her own. And she can’t stop thinking about her huge crush on Madeleine, who she definitely can’t tell about her sudden penchant for kleptomania… But does Maddy have secrets of her own? Can they piece together that night between them and fix the mess of their chaotic personal lives in time to form a normal, teenage relationship? That would be nice.

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Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic By Alison Bechdel

Meet Alison's father, a historic preservation expert and obsessive restorer of the family's Victorian home, a third-generation funeral home director, a high school English teacher, an icily distant parent, and a closeted homosexual who, as it turns out, is involved with his male students and a family babysitter. Through narrative that is alternately heartbreaking and fiercely funny, we are drawn into a daughter's complex yearning for her father. And yet, apart from assigned stints dusting caskets at the family-owned "fun home," as Alison and her brothers call it, the relationship achieves its most intimate expression through the shared code of books. When Alison comes out as homosexual herself in late adolescense, the denouement is swift, graphic -- and redemptive.

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She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat By Sakaomi Yuzaki

Cooking is how Nomoto de-stresses, but one day, she finds herself making way more than she can eat by herself. And so, she invites her neighbor Kasuga, who also lives alone. What will come out of this impromptu dinner invitation...?

Kasuga and Nomoto promised to spend their Christmas and New Year’s together. Now, they find themselves learning more about each other’s families through the food sent by Nomoto’s mother. Cute character bento, salmon and rice, stollen, fruit sandwiches, roast beef…Nomoto and Kasuga warm up to each other over a cheerful holiday season.  

#Pride 2023 #book rec #comic #graphic novel #autobio #fantasy #science fiction #high school #queer #lesbian #gay #asexual #intersex #bisexual #romance #book recs #pride #LGBTQIA #LGBT comic

[qbdatabase]

are there any recs for books with queer cowboys?

YES YES YES I am SO hype about queer westerns! some of these feature soldiers, rangers, and outlaws versus strictly cowboys, and some are male x nonbinary pairings, with a few bonus lesbian recs

Classic Westerns

(M/NB) River of Teeth by Sarah Gailey (alt-history)

(M/NB) Days Without End by Sebastian Barry (former soldiers)

(M/M) Child in the Valley by Gordy Sauer (outlaws)

The Power of the Dog by Thomas Savage (closeted gay male, LOTS of period typical homophobia)

All God's Children by Aaron Gwyn

(F/F) Wildflower Words by Sam Ledel (mail order bride mix up)

(F/F) The Boss's Daughter by J. T. Marie (butch lesbian posing as a male cowboy for social acceptance)

(F/F) The Oregon Series by Jae (same as above, but the butch can be read as a transgender man)

Contemporary Romance

(F/F) Prize Money by Celeste Castro (rodeo bullfighters)

(M/M) Forget Me Not by Felice Stevens

(M/M) His Fresh Start Cowboy by A. M. Arthur

(M/M) His Reluctant Cowboy by A. D. Ellis

Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Paranormal

(M/M) Wake of Vultures by Lila Bowen (rangers)

(M/M) A Book of Tongues by Gemma Files (outlaws)

Breaker by Amy Campbell (outlaws)

(M/M) The Nightland Express by J. M. Lee (postal couriers)

full notes on representation and publishing info at qbdatabase.com

#gay cowboys #gay #mlm #cowboys #western #wild west #cowboycore #lgbtqia #bookblr #queer books #book recs #ask #anon #answered

[noahhawthorneauthor]

"Every indifference to prejudice is suicide because, if I don’t fight all bigotry, bigotry itself will be strengthened and, sooner or later, it will return on me." -Bayard Rustin

*Edit to add that Adiba Jaigirdar is Bangladeshi/Irish, not Black. Apologies !

#noahs book recs #black authors #black history month #black history every day #queer books #indie books #fantasy books #contemporary books #gay books #sapphic books #lgbtqia books

[onmyliteraturebullshitagain]

"Yet I really prefer the word 'queer', because it's edgy, artistic, outside of the mainstream of mediocrity. Queer is powerful. Queer captures my attention. I get to pucker my lips when I say it. Queer has a kiss in it. Queer is anarchic, and against the grain. Queer is unexpected, a pretty surprise, and lots of laughter amidst the ruins and the pain. Queer is tough and witty and odd. Queer is my spirituality and the manner in which I organize love.

Winston Wilde, "Legacies of Love: A Heritage of Queer Bonding"

#i wanted to read a book about queer history and early relationshios #and i ended up finding this lovely quote about queerness #i've always loved the term queer as an all inclusive #partially bc it's so broad and partially bc it connects me to academics and queer theory #but i thought this quote was lovely #queer #queerness #not a slur #every word we've used for non-heteronormative people has been a slur at some point #so it's not even reclaiming #it's just keeping our words for ourselves #queer history #language #queer book recs #gay book recs #although i've just started it so hopefully it stays good

[dead-p0ets]

DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY WLW BOOKS THAT AREN’T YA BUT NOT CRINGY ASS ADULT ROMANCES EITHER PLS

#gay book recs #book recs #book reccomendation #wlw

[sometiktoksarevalid]

#cc #booktok #book recs #gay #lgbt books #trans #queer

[starrlikesbooks]

HELLO

Can I tell you about a book with

art heists entirely fueled by spite and complicated father/son dynamics

soft gay touch starved yearning

teens who want to save each other, who are inherently good and full of love

tragic yet hopeful love that you have to believe will be enough

a Greek mythology inspired plot because it's GAY ICARUS

remember this poem that went around tumblr?

it's basically this vibe but for a FULL NOVEL and you will feel so many things

#icarus #k ancrum #gay mythology #mlm #achillean #gay books #bookblr #booklr #book blog #book rec #ya books #starrlikesbooks #new books #book recs #queer books

[matthewdante]

Never trust a man with a sweet smile and a handful of chocolate…

#matthewdante #gay dark romance #gay romance books #gay thriller #gayromance #lgbt books #lgbtqia books #gay book #queer author #mm book #mmromance #gay book recs #gay reader #gay love #gay book review