These are books I’ve read since 2023. They include short review without spoilers. Most are available through audiobooks.
Sections
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Historical Fiction
Mental Health
Memoirs
Teen/YA
LGBTQ+
Thrillers
Historical Fiction
These are books based in history that are adult fiction based
Available as an audiobook as well
The Ice Cream Queen of Orchard Street by Susan Jane Gilman
Historical fiction and suspenseful
The Alice Network: A Novel by Kate Quinn
This was a riveting read. It was a good pace and I just struggled to put it down
The Hired Girl - Schlitz, Laura Amy
This book is WW2 Era gold. It’s also mixed with British royalty, love, death, war…SO MANH FACTORS and as all Kate Quinn novels, it’s GRIPPING
The Rose Code|Hardcover
This book is really interesting and even though it's fiction if you're an empathetic person it's really relatable.
Dear Mrs. Bird: A Novel|Paperback
Mental Health
Memoirs, essays, self help, and adult fiction books based in mental health topics
Available as an audiobook as well
The Quiet Room: A Journey Out of Madness
Memoirs
Self explanatory; Memoirs, biographies based on a variety of topics
Such a real and raw book
I'm Glad My Mom Died: McCurdy, Jennette
Great if you have bipolar disorder
Sure, I'll Join Your Cult: A Memoir
This book is so real and funny and just true to Amy. I mean there's no way she's not absolutely being unapologetically herself. I LOVED IT!!!!! 5 STARS!!!! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Yes Please|Hardcover
Beautiful memoir
Me: Elton John Official Autobiography
Great memoir for trans mascs just starting their journey
Trans Mission My Quest To A Beard: Alex Bertie - Books
Teen/YA
Books that are listed as meant suitable for teens and up
It’s a great series, similar to Twilight, but not as complex, still very lovable though
Vampire Kisses Series by Ellen Schreiber
Such a good Y/A book, historical fiction, and drama galore.
The Luxe (Luxe, #1) by Anna Godbersen
Historical fiction, Y/A, 🔮, and supernatural elements
The Diviners #1 - Libba Bray
This book has a lot of elements and twists I wasn't expecting, and since it's a YA/teen book it's not overwhelming and captures your interest.
A Great and Terrible Beauty (Gemma Doyle Trilogy #1)|Paperback
This book series was one I fell in love with during my freshman year of high school. My English teacher recommended it to me and I was in love. The paranormal/supernatural elements are great. There's action, drama, and romance, (without too much sexu...
The Twilight Saga Deluxe Hardcover Collection (Boxed Set)|Hardcover
LGBTQ+
(Mostly) Fiction that is LGBTQ+ based
A beautiful sapphic book, especially for when it was originally written.
Annie on My Mind by Nancy Garden
This could also be under historical fiction; Great sapphic read, it’s the first book in the series, the second book is “You’re the problem, it’s you.” By Emma R. Alban
Don't Want You Like a Best Friend by Emma R. Alban
Great LGBTQ+ historical fiction read. It’s from the male perspective. It’s the sequel to Emma R. Alban’s book, “Don’t want you like a best friend.”
You're the Problem, It's You by Emma R. Alban
Honestly it was a little hard to get through initially, but once I got past some of the language used, (for the time period they’re using it in though it fits), it really became interesting.
The plot feels very unique for a book, but in the lgbtqia+...
Detransition, Baby|Hardcover
This book was very intriguing and really captivating. For any queer millennial I feel like you'll really feel the nostalgia and the relativity.
The 2000s Made Me Gay: Essays on Pop Culture|Paperback
Thrillers
Such a good, on the edge of your seat, thriller
A Lisbeth Salander Novel (Dragon Tattoo Series)
Graphic novels
Great educational book for kids, even though it’s for adults. I’d recommend parents read it to their kids
Suffrage Song: The Haunted History of Gender, Race and Voting Rights ...
Short reads
Such a fun book, beautiful illustrations
41 Reasons I'm Staying In: A Celebration of Introverts: 9780062749895
Graphic novel, true to reality, and a fun, short read
Adulthood is a Myth: Sarah's Scribbles Vol 1
A funny, short graphic novel. Great for black sheep.
"Oddball" by Sarah Andersen
Very unique and beautiful illustrations
Cryptid Club
Great for those who LOVE Futurama!
The Night Before Xmas: A Futurama Christmas Story|Hardcover
Fantasty
This book is a bit on the spicy side, but not too graphic. It's a good balance between spicy, romance, fantasy, and historical fiction
The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy: Book 1 of the Dearly Beloathed Duology|Hardcover
Miscellaneous
These are for everything else that doesn't fit the categories above
This book is a wonderful self exploration book on top of a fun coloring book
The Trans Self-Care Workbook: A Coloring Book and Journal for Trans and Non-Binary People|Paperback
