Recs if you like Darius the Great Is Not Okay (Darius The Great, #1)...

A growing list of books by LGBTQ+ authors of Muslim backgrounds (or from the general SWANA region) and/or focusing on such experiences in the text.

Based on books I have read or keen to do so. Recommendations are welcome

A non-comprehensive list of Queer books.

YA novels with mental health representation.

In October 2021, Texas State Representative Matt Krause initiated an inquiry targeting a list of approximately 850 books in Texas public schools, alleging they could cause "discomfort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress" regarding race or sex. The list disproportionately targeted LGBTQ+ topics, race/racism, and sex education.

This is my project to read through this list for myself - utilizing my local library system for access to these titles. Follow the journey or join along!

Fiction books set in Iran

Open to recs!

Books that are banned, censored, removed from bookshops, marketplaces, and libraries, and writers that are considered as a threat to the authorities. Some called it a "Fahrenheit list".

queer contemporary books that I loved

Look at us through every step of History, on every continent and every shape. From distant past to looming future, queer people have been, are, and will be.

Queer young adult contemporary romance books

These books have one, some, or all of the following vibes: a love of soccer; coziness; baked goods; grumpy/sunshine (à la our dear Keeley and Roy); found family; an exploration of shared humanity.

I’ve also included a few of the books referenced in the show! 📺

Books either set in KC, about KC, or written by KC local authors. Feel free to suggest more books that youb know of that would fit :)

Here are some suggestions for books that will ease you in

Because the books usually end up being bangers in my opinion.

P.s I've read some of these way before I started logging them into book trackers.

Where the setting is cooler than the main character.

The (now defunct) podcast titled Keeping It 101: A Killjoy's Introduction to Religion offered an academic, intersectional look at religions around the world. They often included homework in their episodes to expand upon what they discussed. This list compiles all of the books they suggest.

Shout-out to Dr Megan Goodwin and Dr Ilyse Morgenstein Fuerst, hosts of the podcast. Thanks for teaching us things for free.

I am very passionate about Young Adult Literature as a high school English teacher. I think people often pass books by simply because they're labeled "YA". Here are some of the best YA books I've read over the past 10 years of studying to become a high school English teacher and teaching 9th graders.

A queer book collection that isn't only tragic love stories and offers titles spanning every genre, from science fiction and fantasy to literary and historical fiction, so hopefully everyone can find something they like. All these books centre queer characters and/or relationships, but they are not always the sole central focus. Because we are more than who we love.

mostly sports romance or young adult

Books that focus friendships, good or bad.