Recs if you like Self-Made Boys: A Great Gatsby Remix...
Trans Rights Readathon Suggestions (masterlist)
Reading suggestions for the Trans Rights Readathon! (Any year of course). Books with trans characters of any label (or any non-cis gender identity) by trans/non-cis authors. I have not read all the books in this list. Feel free to name your fave books by trans authors in the comments!
Books with Trans representation
I tried to include most books I know or that have been recommended that either have transfem, transmasc or nonbinary main characters. I only add first in series!
Historical Fiction - Queer Edition
Historical fiction books with queer characters
be gay, do crime, go back in time
queer historical fiction! comment recs or books that should be added<3
Spinoffs Galore!
A list for books based on the works of other writers (or: authors copying each otherβs homework πββοΈ). Suggestions welcome!
T4T, baby!
Stories with t4t (trans4trans) dynamics across genders, genres, and age groups, mostly indie. Includes graphic novels and all kinds of trans and non-binary identities. Includes erotica π
Recommendations welcome!
β¦ I have not read all of these books - if you notice anything that seems to be mis-labeled/mis-placed on this list, please let me know! β¦
M/M T4T
transmasc (YA)
any genre; main and (important) side characters who are trans I also have lists for transmasc (middle grade) and transmasc (adult). For graphic novels I have a separate list: transmasc (graphic novels).
Gatsby simply cannot be killed
You read it in high school, now you can read it again! But different!
The Great Gatsby retellings, re-imaginings, and continuations.
queer historical romance to flutter the heart
queer historical romance with a heavy helping of regency romance especially since it seems to be the most populated π«ππ³οΈβπ
Because weβre queer and weβve always been here π₯Ή
BIPoC trans stories
Stories across genres and age groups that prominently feature trans & non-binary characters of color.
Recommendations welcome!
β¦ I have not read all of these books - if you notice anything that seems to be mis-labeled/mis-placed on this list, please let me know! β¦
Queer Retellings Remixes and Reimaginings
Classic lit and fairytales all retold or remixed in a different way featuring queer characters.
Queer Retellings
Retellings of classics, fairy tales and myths with a queer twist
We're Queer and We've Always Been Here
Get used to it. A list of queer historical romances. Some are also fantasy.
Books for Trans Read-A-Thon & All Year Long
Books featuring gender diverse characters and/or by gender diverse authors. Trans rights are human rights!
Feel free to recommend titles!
boys that kiss other boys
mlm stories !! this is very much not a recommendations. if there are other books you think i should add let me know !!
trans readathon recs
I've participated in the Trans Rights Readathon the last couple of years and these are all the books I've read and would recommend (either during the readathon or the rest of the year)! π«Ά
some of the rep here is found in side characters, but I'm trying to prioritize main character rep as much as possible!
the gay gatsby
queer retellings of the great gatsby
Spring LGBT+ Books
queer books with spring vibes! whether that be books set during spring time, spring releases, bright colors or just flowers on the cover!
feel free to comment suggestions!
Trans Men
Books about Trans Men and Trans Masc People
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