Recs if you like And They Were Roommates...
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!
Trans Masc fiction
Fiction reads with trans masc characters and/or by trans masc authors
See my trans Rights readathon suggestions masterlist for more trans reads! π³οΈββ§οΈ
(Under construction π π§ many more books to be added! Suggestions welcome!)
Cover Porn: The Romance Edition
Romance books to read for the aesthetic (usually cartoon covers because Iβm trash for character art)
rich kids should be studied for science
mc goes to a private school, tries and fails to hide a deep dark secret, and falls in love with someone they shouldn't have. "wait till my father hears about this" ahh kids
Itβs okay to judge a book by itβs cover!
Beautiful books for when your monthly reading roundup needs a little facelift π
and they were roommates!
who doesnβt love a little romantic tension in their kitchen
bi rep
books with bisexual characters (even if they end up with the opposite sex THEY'RE STILL BI)
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).
the gay agenda
ownvoices books across genres by queer men/masc authors that feature queer men as main characters
disclaimer: this is all just based on my own research and may not always be 100% accurate to the authorβs identity - feel free to comment any edits or suggestions!
You Even Read Gay!
A non-comprehensive list of Queer books.
Trans* Fiction and Nonfiction Masterlist
Books that feature Trans* Characters or Non-Fiction about Trans People (Ongoing project). Disclaimer: I haven't read all of these books yet, if there is an issue with the book/author, let me know. German and English
nature names
Have you ever noticed how many books there are with characters named after things you can spot on a hike? Well, hereβs a list for you!
Books where at least one MC is named after something you can find on a hike (e.g. Wren, Dahlia, Wolf). Names in books are listed in the comments! Iβm excusing the random extra letters or alternate spellings for these lol
please add any suggestions!!!
Good Reads Choice Awards 2025
Nominees and winners of every category of the Good Reads Choice Awards for the year of 2025. Some books overlap so they were only entered once.
Trans Rights Readathon
Trans Rights Readathon 2026 Recommendations March 17th- 31st
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 !!
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!
Transmasc MLM representation
Books featuring a character that's both transmasc and MLM.
Please feel free to comment any suggestions.
Queer Boarding School
Trans Men
Books about Trans Men and Trans Masc People
Medicine for the Weighted Mind
Stress relief through easy reads & humor
Includes but not limited to: fluff, comedy, cozy/comfort, banter, plain-olβ-laughs, fun-no-plot, ridiculousness (writing ranging from okay to fantastic but theyβre all worth it)
Canβt be bothered with the world or seriousness? Need a break for your brain and soul? Rest here & treat yourself!
[please REC other helpful prescriptions - βοΈ bonus if queer ] - thank you fellow pharmacy volunteers ππ»
Mostly: adult-audience fiction, some YA & youth titles often appreciated by all ages.
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