Recs if you like A Burning...

queer/trans south asian books! this list is multi-genre, and so includes queer rep from fantasy, romance, memoirs/non-fiction, poetry, etc.! recs are always welcome :)

Here's every book so far from BOTM's monthly shortlist since February 2015 for anyone who wants to read them all like I do!

Indian writing starter pack - across various genres👋🏻✌🏻

Ongoing collection of any representation from the LGBTQIA+ community. I've included all genres in this list to make options ample. Any recommendations most welcome!

PS- I'm yet to read most books and have collected these titles from other lists and social media forums, so if anything is wrongly added, please let me know!

As an English teacher, these are books published relatively recently that I predict will stand the test of time. Books that should be studied and discussed and analyzed in order to learn something important about the human condition.

These books are chosen for “Read with Jenna” by Jenna Bush Hager.

Latest book added: September 2026

We're beautiful, unique, strong and powerful creatures ever to exist.

by jenna bush hager