Gay book recommendations
How to Write an Autobiographical Novel by Alexander Chee
How to Document an Autobiographical Novel is the author’s manifesto on the entangling of life, literature, and politics, and how the lessons learned from a life spent reading and writing fiction have changed him. In these essays, he grows from student toThe Best Gay Books to Add to Your TBR List
Gay books are nothing new, though many direct audiences have historically ignored queer subtext in notable works (see Billy Budd, The Picture of Dorian Grey, and The Fantastic Gatsby, to name a few), while more overtly gay literature has often been banned, if it becomes published at all.
Thankfully, modern readers and publishers are creating more cosmos for gay books (and books and authors who represent the rest of the queer spectrum). Making space for these books on our shelves allows us to better accept and understand gay society, and gives people the ability to become more empathetic, open-minded, and informed.
What is the LGBTQIA+ genre?
LGBTQIA+ books include any serve that focuses on a queer character. While these books often overlap with the coming of age genre, they can also be crossed with any other genre, such as romance, mystery, thriller, horror, or literary fiction.
Whether you're looking for a lgbtq+ book or just a good story, these books fit the bill. Store scrolling to discover inclusive, incredible reads.
60 LGBTQ+ Books That Reaaally Deserve a Spot on Your Shelf
This gender-flipped reboot of the iconic 's film Taxi Driver follows a rideshare driver who is barely holding it together on the hunt for love, dignity, and financial securityuntil she decides she's done waiting.
When magazine reporter Monique Grant is summoned by aging and reclusive Hollywood movie legend Evelyn Hugo, she's determined to exploit this opportunity to jump-start her career. Evelyn is finally ready to relate the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life, which includes tales of ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great love she's kept secret for decades. Monique begins to form a real connection to the legendary celebrity, but as her story nears a conclusion, it becomes shockingly clear why Evelyn chose her.
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The Amazing Believers weaves the stories of a Chicago art gallery assistant who loses his friend (and soon everything he knows) to the s AIDS epidemic and his friend’s sister, who grapples with her retain loss 30 years later in Paris.
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