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LGBTQ+ Must Read Books for Pride Month
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items These are some of my favorite LGBTQ + books to read during Pride month and beyond. They all have different forms of repsentation and mean a lot to me because they make me feel seen. A lot of these are books that have my identities in them which inclu...
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Young Adult
Non Fiction
Adult
Young Adult
These are books meant for people ages 13 and up. They have a variety of experiences and I highly recommend each of them
There are so many things to love about this book right from the start of it, well actually more like right from reading the blurb about it. I loved this book right from knowing the protagonist was a gay, Latinx, transgender guy. Books that have so ma...
Cemetery Boys (Cemetery Boys, #1) by Aiden Thomas
There was so much for me to love throughout this book, from the beginning the first thought I had was Ace main character! Ace Main Character! This part of the story meant a lot to me as someone who identifies as Demisexual/Demiromantic. I haven’t rea...
Dear Wendy by Ann Zhao
F.T. Lukens has done it again, Love at Second Sight is a page turning book that will have you wanting more long after it is done. This book is a captivating and brilliantly written story that keeps you guessing at every turn. Young adults ages 14 and...
Love at Second Sight by F.T. Lukens
The Haunting Between Us is a spooky and intriguing read filled with queer joy throughout every page. Young adults ages 13 and up will enjoy trying to see if Hugo and Cameron are able to solve the mystery of this haunted house or if the house defeats ...
The Haunting Between Us by Paul Michael Winters
There were so many aspects about this book that I enjoyed, from the world building, to the characters, and the plot. This book grabs your attention from page one and then it never lets you go even after you finish the book and close it. I can’t wait ...
The Sunbearer Trials — Aiden Thomas
Spells to Forget Us is a great book that young adults ages and up will enjoy reading. The romance aspects of the book are fun and cute, and the family drama with both characters is relatable. This book is also perfect for those who like fantasy of al...
Spells to Forget Us by Aislinn Brophy
I started reading this book and ended up putting it down for a bit because I couldn’t get into it. I am really glad that I picked it back up and decided to give it a try. I really wasn’t invested in the story until a little over 30% into the book so ...
This Day Changes Everything by Edward Underhill
There are various moments throughout the book that are shocking, heartfelt, and powerful. These moments include when Parker’s mom informs her that she isn’t coming to the play, when Lizzie comes out to her brother, Barry’s introduction and conversati...
The Trial Period by Auburn Morrow
The Last Bookstore on Earth is a great dystopian read showing the importance of being able to rely on others as well as yourself. This book will keep you on your toes as you get transported into another world and read as Liz is trying to make it out ...
The Last Bookstore on Earth by Lily Braun-Arnold
This book is told in first person going back and forth between Gabi and Theo’s perspectives. I like that this goes back and forth from both perspectives especially when this book starts with Theo really disliking Gabi. I love that we get to see how t...
Café Con Lychee by Emery Lee
Priya and Juliette's relationship made me laugh at times because of how much Juliette seemed to dislike Priya right from the start. I also liked that it seemed that neither really knew much about the other beyond surface level facts, yet they have be...
Wish You Weren't Here by Erin Baldwin
Non Fiction
Non Fiction is a great way to learn about various topics. I love memoirs as a way to learn not just about the topic but also the person. These are a few non fiction lgbtq books to help you learn more.
I would love to get this book in the hands of the intended audience: Black fat femme individuals. While I was not the intended audience for this book, there were so many moments that this book spoke to me. There were so many moments in which my exper...
Black. Fat. Femme: Power of Queer Voices
Trans History is an intriguing graphic novel that showcases a variety of topics throughout history in regard to Transgender individuals. This book was put together with a lot of care and intentionality to ensure that the research done by the author s...
Trans History: A Graphic Novel from Ancient to Present
Generation Queer is an educational and uplifting book about the various forms of activism that youth are currently partaking in when it comes to LGBTQ+ issues. If you are looking for some hope and solid ways that you can help LGBTQ+ individuals, then...
Generation Queer by Kimm Topping
Adult
These are some adult books that have lgbtq characters or were written by lgbtq people. These are only some of my favorites that I recommend.
How We End is a thrilling and suspenseful journey through a zombie apocalypse and just what people are willing to do to survive. This book is perfect for readers who enjoyed I am Legend or The Walking Dead, just be prepared for these zombies to be di...
How We End by L.M. Juniper
The Build a Boyfriend Project is a refreshing Queer romance that highlights how sometimes you have to work for love. For those of you who enjoyed The Thing About Harry, this is a must read because it gave similar vibes. There will be moments where yo...
The Build-a-Boyfriend Project by Mason Deaver
A Hexcellent Chance to Fall in Love is a sweet romance set in the fall during the Halloween season. This book is perfect for those looking for a cozy read, and it pairs well with all your favorite pumpkin spice drinks. If you are a fan of Halloween, ...
A Hexcellent Chance to Fall in Love by Ann Rose