Recs if you like Bestiary...

in progress - taking suggestions

Basically, a huge list of every book I ever heard features sapphic / lesbian characters.

I have not read all of these, so I cannot be sure of the amount of the time on page of the sapphic characters or of the quality of the books.

Some of these I do not plan to read at all, since they are not my style. If you feel like a book doesn't belong here, let me know.

For my favs / read, check out my other lists & shelves.

Don't shoot the messenger.

spotlighting some incredible books by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander authors

Queerness blurs lines between genders, sexualities, and families. Maybe also...between the human and the animal? Enjoy these fiction books that allow things to get a little fuzzy.

Fiction where we learn perhaps a bit too much about someone's bathroom habits

All sorts of stories about all sorts of women. Mostly litfic, some horror.

I realized that in Asia, magical and supernatural beliefs are steeped in our day-to-day lives. It’s so normalized that we or I, didn’t even think about it. So, I wanted to read more books in this category where magic occurs in everyday life

"Weird girl literature" featuring sapphic characters

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It’s always nice to feel like a normal person by reading about those more unhinged than you 😌 These are all women focused books. Some I’ve read and some I’m going to read. Apologies in advance if it gets long. Recommendations are absolutely welcome!! So please feel free.

I know a couple are written by men which might be taboo for some but I’ve included because I thought they were appropriate or the author has a track record of writing women well.

"Weird girl literature" by BIPoC authors and/or featuring BIPoC experiences

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spanning many genres, including classic queer literature, weird girl lit fic, fantasy, horror, memoir-ish, & romance. because we must learn our history while we continue to celebrate our present & imagine beautiful futures free from oppression.

books that deliver their stories with gorgeous, unique, and well-crafted prose. this list is multi-genre and spans many decades - the only requirement is that the book is written with particular attention to its language. good prose is often surprising, melodic, and adds depth and beauty to the narrative - it's all about the way these books are written. recommendations welcome and encouraged!