Queer History
A collection of books to learn more about queer people and their history
created by minsuni
last updated August, 2026
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If you know of any books that talk about gender/sexuality throughout the years or just that explains these topics deeply, please let me know, as this list is very incomplete and I'd love to gather as many books as I can
This is a great resource that I had shared with me recently. There is a LGBTQ+ history category, as well as SO many others! Can't wait to see what you do with this list! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OJtwyM8hrjvMzG6Gyq162KLwlNDaDCop7mvRHtr4Z84/edit?gid=589487854#gid=589487854
minsuniOP
this is amazing, thank you so much for sharing!! Very excited to go through it đââď¸
I love Tits Up, Its not about queer history completely but it does speak on the sexual presence of tits in queer relationships. Also, the author is in a WLW relationship, so the whole book is through a queer lens!
Bi: The Hidden Culture, History, and Science by Julia Shaw; A Queer History of the United States by Michael Bronski; Charity and Sylvia: A Same-Sex Marriage in Early America by Rachel Hope Cleves; and Thank You for Calling the Lesbian Line by Elizabeth Lovatt would be great fits too đ
Not history based but: Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex by Angela Chen; and American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in A Turbulent Era by Nico Lang are also on my radar!
minsuniOP
excited to check these out, thank you!!
Love this list Min!!! In case you or other people are into podcasts, the authors *of Bad Gays also have a podcast by the same name that is super fun. They explore a different more or less problematic historical queer person in each episode. Can highly recommend!
*edited to add
minsuniOP
Thank you beloved 𼰠Are you referring to Bad Gays? I did see that the book was based on the podcast! I might need to check it out đââď¸
Omg sorry I edited my phrasing and cut out the name lmaooo I really need to stop multitasking đ will edit to add. but yes indeed, I really enjoy it! :))
Off the top of my head, I can recommend: Len and Cub: A Queer History Book by Dusty Green and Meredith Batt Missing from the Village by Justin Ling Queer: A Graphic History by Meg-John Barker
More contemporary than history but recs still worth considering: We Have Always Been Here by Samra Habib Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H.
On my TBR: Outrage by Elle Jones The T in LGBT by Jamie Raines
I love this list, so many books to read! I would personally also add Unsuitable a history of lesbian fashion :D
So happy to see The T in LGBT on here! Jamie is such a cool guy and I can't wait to read his book! :)
minsuniOP
I havenât read it yet but also super excited to!
