Recs if you like Darius the Great Is Not Okay (Darius The Great, #1)...
Too Queer for the East. Too Muslim for the West.
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
You Even Read Gay!
A non-comprehensive list of Queer books.
Mental Health rep in YA
YA novels with mental health representation.
Krause Banned Book List Project
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!
Set in Iran
Fiction books set in Iran
every color of the rainbow 🏳️🌈
queer contemporary books that I loved
Banned in Russia
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".
Always here, always Queer 🌈
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 YA Romance
Queer young adult contemporary romance books
New to queer books?
Here are some suggestions for books that will ease you in
books to read if you love Ted Lasso
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 where Adams Carvalho is the cover artist 🎨
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.
Setting as a character
Where the setting is cooler than the main character.
Killjoy's Guide to Religion: Suggested Readings
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.
Young Adult Literature Crash-Course
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.
And They Were Roommates
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.
M/M Fiction
mostly sports romance or young adult
Stories that deserve a friendship bracelet
Books that focus friendships, good or bad.
