Recs if you like In the Absence of Men...
Badge Gremlins
Shorter books (under 200 pages) that are part of at least one quest. Many are also in the public domain, making them easily accessible when you want to grind for that next badge.
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Men Loving Men in Literary Fiction
Some classic, popular, and lesser-known books about the lives and relationships of men who love men. Recommendations welcome---I'm specifically in search of more books centering trans men! [Created Sep '25]
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Queer Literary Fiction
Focused on stories with beautiful prose, depth, and explore the intricate realities of the LGBTQ+ experience. Sub-genres could range from historical, contemporary, science fiction, magical realism, and classics (even romance!).
I will continue to update this, so comment if you have more!
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Queer Your Reading Challenge
Queer stories that are under 200 pages
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lgbtqia+ book recs
reading diversely is not a trend. it’s the bare minimum. and if your shelves don’t reflect that, you’re missing out.
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alphabet soup group
Books on my TBR with LGBTQIA+ characters or themes.
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Translated queer literature
Books with main characters from the LGBT community from all over the world.
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Essential Gay Male Fiction
A short collection of novels focusing on the nature of gay romantic relationships
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Historical Fiction with a side of trauma
Historical fiction that will get you in your feels (I cry easily)
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Books to Read When You Need a Good Cry
Here are some of the books I read that were not only beautiful but heart-breaking.
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Gay Male Literature
My personal recommendations of gay male literature. Typically, these are books centred around being a gay male, but may also include works from gay men.
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