Recs if you like Queer as Folklore: The Hidden Queer History of Myths and Monsters...
an effort to learn about the world
learning is endless, and far too many people are being oppressed and subjected to violence in this world. just a list of books that shed more light on various marginalized folk from all over the world :) any recs are welcome!
disability pride - neurodiverse & other
in honor of disability pride month, here is a series on the colours of the flag! the fourth colour on the flag is yellow/gold, which represents the disabilities on the neurodivergent spectrum, cognitive and intellectual disabilities. examples of these are ADHD, autism, tourettes, dyspraxia, dyslexia, OCD, down syndrome, epilepsy and way more. books within this list will be fiction and non-fiction. as always, feel free to recommend books which you feel should be added to this list.
Trans & Queer Nonfiction
memoirs, anthologies, graphic novels etc. - anything goes as long as it's nonfiction about the trans & queer experience
They didn't teach us that
history you probably didn't learn in school
Queer Classics: History, Herstory, Theirstory
My third instalment of queer classics - this time historical events that had gay written all over it!
Uncommon letter titles (X, Q, Z, J)
Books with titles that start with the most uncommon letters to begin words: X, Q, Z & J.
I wanted to join the fun in doing an alphabet challenge and am currently adding X and Z to complete my alphabet of books :) Hereโs some recommendations if others want a similar challenge!
mythology
books inspired by a range of mythologies (mostly Greek, Egyptian, & Hindu)
on queer history
Be More Interesting At Parties
Books that focus on โfun factโ histories, people, concepts, crimes, developments and snapshots from human history.
Academic Folklore
Books on the study of folklore and fairy tales, and the more anthropologic side of the subject - because I'm a nerd, and this is what I do in my spare time. ๐ Recommendations are absolutely welcome!
Welcome to Queer History 101
Nonfiction books about queer history, including memoirs, coffee table books, graphic novels, picture books, middle grade and more ! :)
A through Z
A list of books from A-Z. I tried to include various genres to appeal to a wide array of readers. I wanted this to be a good reference list for anyone doing an alphabet reading challenge or anyone just looking for a new book to read!
Queer books for mythology lovers!
Featuring books from different mythologies, some were invented by the authors and some are inspired by mythologies around the world! Some are fiction some non fiction! I havenโt read all, so if some are misplaced, you can say it! Also, Iโm open for recommendations! This list also includes legends!
Reading Specifically, and Deeply
Niche non-fiction to open your mind to a world in specifics
Listen to the facts
Nonfiction audiobooks about gender, queerness, disability and everything else.
Feel weird? Read Folklore
Read. Learn. Question reality. Pick up quirky habits. Start strange conversations. Become folklore yourself.
Books to learn your queer history
We've always been here and we will always be here
Queer History for Everyone
A collection of books on LGBTQIA+ history from antiquity to the early 21st century (because we're still making history!). This book focuses more on non-academic works. Recommendations very welcome, especially for perspectives from outside North America and the UK, and books for younger readers.
Queer Culture & Joy
Books to feel connected to your queerness (credit to all my fellow boundlings' recs from the PB club!!)
Reads to keep my mind running
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