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Classics Not Written by Straight Cis White Men
I've seen so many people say they don't read classics as they aren't diverse, and I wanted to give some suggestions that are.
This is a list of classics written by authors who are not Straight, Cis, White, and Men as the title suggests. I am also aiming to include a variety of cultures and regions in this list. If your looking for something more focused (e.g. diverse US classics) check out the lists I posted in the comments.
Suggestions are more than welcome!
an ongoing sapphic and lesbian masterlist (2300+)
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.
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!
anti-zionist jewish authors to support ๐
although i am not jewish myself, i believe thoroughly that zionism is not a requirement for judaism and therefore it must be accepted to proudly support jewish voices against the genocide. here are some books by anti-zionist authors to support this jewish american heritage month and beyond!
inspired by @beforeviolets on instagram
Historical Fiction - Queer Edition
Historical fiction books with queer characters
All the lesbian books I can find
All the lesbians books I can find. If you have any book you want me to add please comment โค๏ธ
Butches In Literature
Another resource for those looking for butches in books.
Disclaimer: I do not necessarily recommend all of these books. Please check out my page for reviews of the ones Iโve read!
assigned by frankie
almost every single book mentioned* on ๐ Frankie's Shelf youtube channel because their taste is wild and i love it.
updated as frankie posts. *mentioned as in the book is the focus of the video, listed in the description, or offhandedly said.
Lucy Dacus Recommendations ๐
Books recommended by musician Lucy Dacus, a solo artist and member of the band boygenius. Pulled from her goodreads list.
Reclaiming the Classics (U.S. edition)
Classic books by U.S. BIPOC/fem/LGBTQIA Authors. Inspired by my post in US classic lit quest, I wanted a place to share all the wonderful recommendations by the PB community from the forum! 'Classic' refers to enduring, high-quality works that have stood the test of time, featuring universal themes, memorable characters, and artistic merit that remain relevant and insightful about the human condition across generations, often studied for their cultural significance and literary excellence.
sapphic books for litfic girls
my personal wlw library soโฆ a lot of classic lesbian lit, basically
High Femme Fiction
pink, sophisticated & sometimes fatale <3 curating the personality of my aspirations (added some essential nonfic & poetry!)
Lesbian History, Politics, Culture & Identity
โ online discourse, โ๏ธ holistic knowledge fiction & non-fiction that will deepen your understanding of sapphism, its language/label evolution, and its intersections with bipoc, gender diversity and bisexuality. (please note โlesbianโ terminology was originally an expansive umbrella openly inclusive of fluid sapphics when many books were published, and not all identify as specifically/exclusively wlw!)
banned lesbian/sapphic books
a collection of books that were banned in the US simply for being lesbian/sapphic. i thought it would be fun to put them together in one place and share them so more people can find these gems and read them ๐โโ๏ธ๐ enjoy! note: i will be updating this list as i come across more titles!
Trans & Queer Nonfiction
memoirs, anthologies, graphic novels etc. - anything goes as long as it's nonfiction about the trans & queer experience
Queer Classics
Books featuring LGBTQ+ characters and/or themes that are considered to be classics in one way or another
Queer Books in "Tiny Bookshop"
Queer books and books written by queer authors that are featured in the indie game "Tiny Bookshop", a cosy bookstore management life sim by the studio Neoludic
lesbian classics
lesbian/sapphic history ๐๐๐ค๐งก
from photographs, essays, poems and more: these reads offer the living experiences of lesbians/sapphics of different backgrounds โก
all lesbians/sapphics are welcome! anything sapphic-centered i find will be added on here! hope you enjoy!
Queer and trans intergenerational connections
Fiction and non-fiction with significant intergenerational exchange/learning/teaching/relationship between trans and/or queer characters/people.
This list is in progress, please recommend in the comments! Especially interested in:
- positive exchanges between people of different generations, especially BIPOC and marginalized people
- characters learning about organizing from people of other generations
- multigenerational family stories with multiple trans/queer characters
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