Best LGBTQ+ Books to Read During Pride and Beyond
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“For me, what really made this an emotionally wrenching (yet satisfying) experience is the way that Miller manages to capture the visceral and intense nature of same-sex desire between men. Even now, when queer representation is better than it has been in ages past, there is something uniquely powerful about reading a book that really seems to get it.”
The digital publishing revolution has helped more LGBTQ authors share more stories, according to an essay at the Los Angeles Review of Books. Thanks to publishing boom and authors like Miller, a new generation of LGBTQ readers can find themselves on the bookshelf.From brilliant social justice books to unforgettable thrillers to critically acclaimed poetry, LGBTQ authors have made a mark in every category of literature. To celebrate Pride Month, discover more great books by LGBTQ authors on Fable!20 LGBTQ+ Books to Read
type: embedded-entry-inline id: 7trEyeDg5BrGENA3iuZ7vVBook recommendations featuring LGBTQ authors
We regularly share Fable Folios— exceptional books handpicked by tastemakers, experts, acclaimed authors, world-class athletes, and industry titans.This month, a few of these creative collections will introduce you to great stories written by LGBTQ authors, ranging from classic novels to heartbreaking love stories. Each curator offers you a unique and inspiring reading journey.Let’s Talk About Love
Irish novelist Naoise Dolan, best known for her breakout novel “Exciting Times,” put together a list of love gone horribly wrong. On this list is “In the Dream House” about a lesbian relationship that turned shockingly abusive.LeVar Burton Book Recommendations
Actor and director LeVar Burton recommended “Go Tell It on the Mountain” by prominent queer author and activist James Baldwin. The book follows 14-year-old John as he finds his identity and reconsiders his religion and sexuality in 1950’s Harlem.Diverse YA Book Club
This Fable book club is hosted by Selene Valez, known as @moongirlsreads on TikTok. Selene included “Last Night at the Telegraph Club” on her curated list of book recommendations. The story tells of a young Asian American girl living in the time of the Red Scare while simultaneously exploring her queer identity.Books by LGBTQ Authors in Every Genre: A List of Lists!
To help you find more books to read, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite lists of LGBTQ authors in different genres. Share links to your favorite lists on social media and we’ll add them to our list of lists!Sci-Fi: 15 of the Best LGBTQ Science Fiction BooksCrime fiction: 10 LGBTQ Crime Fiction Must-ReadsThrillers: Amazon Best Sellers: Best LGBTQ+ Mysteries and ThrillersRomance: 16 Queer Love Stories To Read This Pride MonthHorror: 7 LGBTQ+ Horror Authors to Read During Pride Month and BeyondHistorical fiction: 28 Fabulous Works of Queer Historical Fiction for Pride MonthFantasy: 24 Queer Fantasy Books That Should Be On Your RadarYoung Adult: Must-Read LGBT YA Fantasy Novels Short stories: Six queer short stories you should read right now Memoirs: 10 LGBTQ memoirs to read for National Memoir Writing MonthSocial justice: LGBT Social Issues Books10 of the Best Queer Romance Novels About Social JusticeChildren: The best selection of multicultural and social justice books for children, YA, and educators: LGBTQ+ Early Childhood: Learning about Gender IdentityPoetry: LGBTQ Poetry and LiteratureCelebrating pride all year round
Fable is a social reading platform for book clubs. Our community members enjoy the many benefits of reading while making deeper human connections with other readers. Even after Pride Month, we'll keep celebrating the work of LGBTQ authors all year long. One place to start is the work of poet, critic, and transgender activist Stephanie Burt, who curated a Fable Folio with poetry book recommendations called Being Alive Right Now!
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