Recs if you like The Lilac People...
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
Queer History
A collection of books to learn more about queer people and their history
transgender fiction π³οΈββ§οΈβΉ ΰ£ͺ Λ~
i've included fiction books of all genres on this list! please recommend some more so i can add them!!
transmasc (adult)
any genre; main and (important) side characters who are trans I also have lists for transmasc (YA) and transmasc (middle grade). For graphic novels I have a separate list: transmasc (graphic novels).
Altered Reality Queer Fiction π³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈβ¨
Queer genre fiction set in a world different from our reality, whether set in a different time, a different world, or in a version of our world but with different rules. Perfect for the reader looking for a little escapism in their next queer read πβ¨
Genocides (globally)
This is the least fun list possible, but very important. I volunteer in genocide prevention so this is often top of mind. My goal for this list is to familiarize people with a variety of genocides across time and space. Please take care of yourselves β€οΈ also please recommend books for lesser known/unrepresented genocides on this list.
trans stories β¨
some of these i've read personally, some i have just discovered but all of them sound like incredible reads so i figured i'd put them in a list to share with anyone interested! π«
Queer Intimacy
Emotional, sensual, sexualβ¦precious intimacy in many forms but all deeply rooted in queerness and profoundly intense experiences.
Queer Lit (adult/general audience) titles.
Based for now on titles I have engaged with- thus mlm dominating at the moment
Recs welcome!!
See comments also for more titles (and films!)
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.
Reading is political
Louder than the Bombs
WWII historical fiction. From everyday bravery to remarkable heroism, these characters and their stories remind us that everyone can be brave.
Credit to @startripper for the title (I donβt listen to the smiths :(
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!
Queer Historical Fiction
Queer stories set in the past
yes, we are indeed judging books by their covers
books with stunning artwork and cover designs that may or may not be the reason we pick them upπ«£
Broski Report Library
Supreme Leader has opened a new library for minions to peruse and keep up with all recs off the podcast π¨ π¨
Read the Rainbow: LGBTQ+ Pride Picks (Fiction)
Shamelessly yoinked from a certain other reading app that shall not be named... this is a list of recently published (2025-2026) LGBTQ+ fiction across a spectrum of genres and identities!
(Disclaimer: I haven't read most of these, but so many compelling covers made me want to save them all in a list to continue referencing into the future.)
Trans by Trans Book Club
Trans authors. Trans MCs. Selected by trans librarians for the book club at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Read along with us!
2026 Lambda Literary Award winners
The Lambda Literary Awards champion LGBTQ writers and stories by giving out awards in 26 categories of LGBTQ literature. These are the 2026 winners of the Lambda Awards! Let me know your favorites in the comments!
