Recs if you like I'm Afraid of Men...
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!
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these titles are complete sentences!
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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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books your pretentious friend has heard of
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You're not mad enough!
If you're looking to read something that will radicalize you...this is the list for you. Signed, your fave community organizer
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Pronoun Extravaganza
You get a pronoun, and you get a pronoun! EVERYBODY GETS A PRONOUN! A list of queer books with a pronoun in the title.
Brought to you via taking a page out of @moskiโs book.
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โ๏ธ Rise, Sisters - Female Rage and Power
Books about feminine power and rage. Inspiring, enraging, validating. Let us rise, my sisters.
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Non-American Nonfiction
a collection of nonfiction works either not written by americans or not concerning america. from memoirs to more traditional historical/factual nonfiction, this list ties the world together through the lens of non-american stories.
recommendations welcome!
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snack for thought: nonfiction in 150 pages or less
ps. looking for more diverse recs since my reads are mostly focused on politics and sociology, so if you have a rec from really any other topic, please leave it in the comments!
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PDX Queer Book Club
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It ain't no lie, baby, bi bi bi
๐ณ๏ธโ๐ bisexual books for bi babes - ain't no lie, baby, bi bi bi
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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
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Trans & non-B Non-Fic
A thoughtful, diverse mix of transgender voices: memoirs, testimonies, and memoir-style narratives that illuminate lived experiences, challenges, and courage.
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sapph-lit picks !!
book club book picks
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Queer Indian Stories
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!
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Trans Rights Readathon (BIPOC authors)!
TRANS RIGHTS READATHON 2026 MARCH 17-31, 2026
โThe Trans Rights Readathon is an annual call to action to readers and book lovers in support of Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) on March 31st. We are calling on the reader community to read and uplift books written by and/or featuring trans, nonbinary, 2Spirit, and gender-nonconforming authors and characters.โ
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Quick Queer and Feminist Theory
These essays, manifestos, and treatises all come in under 200 pages.
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Canadian Literature
I wish we could make communal lists, because this would be a helpful one to be able to ask others to contribute to
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Boy Moms Raising Feminist Men
It starts early
Formerly the Male Feminist Reader: These are the books we need men to read to be better husbands, fathers, and people
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Queer History
A collection of queer history and historical fiction that nevertheless educates about who we are and where we come from, as a community and individually. We need to know, not only what our queer ancestors and elders went through and fought for, but how and why. So that we might love and protect each other better
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