Adult Fiction
We Could Be Rats By Emily Austin
A moving story about two very different sisters, and a love letter to childhood, growing up, and the power of imagination.

The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
In this witty and heartwarming romantic comedy—reminiscent of Red, White & Royal Blue and One to Watch—an awkward tech wunderkind on a reality dating show goes off-script when sparks fly with his producer.

Here We Go Again by Alison Cochrun
The author of Kiss Her Once for Me returns with a new queer rom-com following once childhood best friends forced together to drive their former teacher across the country.

The Doctor’s Secret by Heidi Cullinan
The brilliant but brooding new doctor encounters Copper Point's sunny nurse-next-door... and nothing can stand in the way of this romance.

Housemates by Emma Copley Eisenberg
Two young housemates embark on a road trip to discover themselves in a fractured America in this sparkling novel of love, friendship and chosen family, by the award-winning author of The Third Rainbow Girl.

A Sharp Endless Need by Marisa Crane
A vibrant and intimate novel about growing up, first love, and all the joy and heartbreak of competitive high school basketball.

Loca by Alejandro Heredia
From Lambda Literary Award–winning author Alejandro Heredia comes a spellbinding debut about intersectionality, enduring friendship, and found family set at the turn of the millennium in 1999, following two Afro-Caribbean friends as they journey beyond the confined expectations of their home country in the Dominican Republic and begin new lives in New York City.

American Dreamer by Adriana Herrera
A steamy, interracial, food truck, gay romance.

Open, Heaven by Seán Hewitt
Set in a remote village in the North of England, Open, Heaven unfolds over the course of one year in which two sixteen year old boys meet and transform each other’s lives.

You’re a Mean One, Matthew Prince by Timothy Janovsky
A stand-alone Christmas LGBTQIA+ New Adult Romcom, perfect for fans of Schitt's Creek and Red White & Royal Blue.

This Love by Lotte Jeffs
A debut novel spanning ten years of extraordinary friendship, about soulmates, unconventional families, and the limitless, ever-changing forms love can take.

Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
What happens when America's First Son falls in love with the Prince of Wales?

Better Than People by Roan Parrish
A gay, sweet, and cozy love story for animal lovers.

The Love Study by Kris Ripper
What happens when the search for the perfect date goes perfectly wrong?

Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera
Juliet Milagros Palante is leaving the Bronx and headed to Portland, Oregon. She just came out to her family and isn’t sure if her mom will ever speak to her again. But Juliet has a plan, sort of, one that’s going to help her figure out this whole “Puerto Rican lesbian” thing.

The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong
Ocean Vuong returns with an achingly beautiful novel about chosen family, unexpected friendship, and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive.

The Hideaway Inn by Philip William Stover
A heartwarming, gay, second chance romance.

Historical Fiction
The Husky and His White Cat Shizun by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou
Also known as 2ha, the historical fantasy epic about a tyrant’s second chance at life and the powerful cultivation teacher he can't get out of his mind.

A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall
A lush, sweeping queer historical romance from the bestselling author of Boyfriend Material—perfect for fans of Netflix’s Bridgerton, Evie Dunmore, and Manda Collins!

Something Fabulous by Alexis Hall
A delightfully witty romance featuring a reserved duke who’s betrothed to one twin and hopelessly enamored of the other.

The Lilac People by Milo Todd
A moving and deeply humane story about a trans man who must relinquish the freedoms of prewar Berlin to survive first the Nazis then the Allies while protecting the ones he loves.

When the Tides Held the Moon by Venessa Vida Kelley
In Coney Island, true love rises to the surface in this unforgettable New York fairytale.

Heaven Official’s Blessing by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu
An epic historical fantasy about a prince and the mysterious man by his side is now in English for the very first time!

The Scum Villain’s Self-Saving System by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu
A hilarious story of a man reborn as a villain in a fantasy novel series who ends up romancing the male protagonist.

Fantasy
Lord of Eternal Night by Ben Alderson
A complete, M/M *stand-alone novel*, inspired by Beauty and the Beast… with added bite.

The Witch King by H.E. Edgmon
To save a fae kingdom, a trans witch must face his traumatic past and the royal fiancé he left behind. This debut YA fantasy will leave you spellbound!

The Last Sun by K.D. Edwards
Edwards’s debut combines swashbuckling action, political intrigue, and romance into a fast-paced and enjoyable adventure.

The Breath of the Sun by Isaac Fellman
Fellman's riveting debut melds prophecy, postcolonial politics, and mountaineering in a nuanced secondary-world fantasy.

Prince of Sorrows by Kellen Graves
A queer/fantasy romance geared toward “New Adults” (18-25 year olds)

A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows
Byzantine politics, lush sexual energy, and a queer love story that is by turns sweet and sultry, Foz Meadows' A Strange and Stubborn Endurance is an exploration of gender, identity, and self-worth.

Awakened by A.E. Osworth
A coven of trans witches battles an evil AI in the magical coming-of-middle-age romp about love, loss, drag shows, and late capitalism. ​

Science Fiction
The Truthspoken Heir by Nova Caelum

Fans of Ancillary Justice and Winter's Orbit will enjoy this ongoing space opera serial with diverse main characters, epic worldbuilding, and strong romantic undertones.

The Mars House by Natasha Pulley
From the author of The Watchmaker of Filigree Street, a queer sci-fi novel about an Earth refugee and a Mars politician who fake marry to save their reputations—and their planet.

Short stories
Sympathy for Wild Girls by Demree McGhee
A debut collection of surreal, skin-piercing stories about the boundless longing of queer Black women.

Are You Happy? by Lori Ostlund
Nine masterful stories that explore class, desire, identity, and the specter of violence in America–and in American families–against women and the LGBTQ+ community.

There Is a Rio Grande in Heaven by Ruben Reyes Jr.
This debut conjures strange dreamlike worlds to explore what we would do if we woke up one morning and our lives were unrecognizable. Boundaries between the past, present, and future are blurred.

Non-fiction/Memoir
Hello Stranger by Manuel Betancourt

A book about chance encounters—at a bar, through social media, in a bathhouse—and what a stranger can reveal about who we are and who we could still yet be.

So Many Stars: An Oral History of Trans, Nonbinary, Genderqueer, and Two-Spirit People of Color by Caro De Robertis
Award-winning novelist Caro De Robertis offers a first-of-its-kind, deeply personal, and moving oral history of a generation of queer and trans elders of color, from leading activists to artists to ordinary citizens to tell their stories of breathtaking courage, cultural innovations, and acts of resistance, all in their own words.

Love in Exile by Shon Faye
Wise, funny, unsparing, and suffused with a radical clarity, this is a book of and for our times: for seeing and knowing love, in whatever form it takes, is the meaning of life itself.

The Dry Season by Melissa Febos
An examination of the solitude, freedoms, and feminist heroes Melissa Febos discovered during a year of celibacy. A wise and transformative look at relationships and self-knowledge.

Alligator Tears: A Memoir in Essays by Edgar Gomez
A darkly comic memoir-in-essays about the scam of the American Dream and doing whatever it takes to survive in the Sunshine State.

How to Be a Girl: A Mother's Memoir of Raising Her Transgender Daughter by Marlo Mack
A poignant narrative of one mom’s  journey  to support her transgender daughter—showing how any parent can forge a deeper bond with their child by truly  listening.

Until I Meet My Husband by Ryousuke Nanasaki (manga or novel)
This historic memoir by activist Ryousuke Nanasaki recounts his first experiences as a gay man while searching for his soulmate and eventual marriage–the first religiously recognized same-sex wedding in Japanese history.

The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman by Niko Stratis
A memoir-in-essays on transness, dad rock, and the music that saves us.

The Loves of My Life: A Sex Memoir by Edmund White

In this peerless memoir, the 85-year-old “paterfamilias of queer literature” (New York Times) recounts the sixty-plus years of sexual escapades that have inspired his many masterpieces.

Poetry
The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta
A boy comes to terms with his identity as a mixed-race gay teen - then at university he finds his wings as a drag artist, The Black Flamingo. A bold story about the power of embracing your uniqueness.

Lonely Women Make Good Lovers by Keetje Kuipers
The daring and deeply sexy poems in Lonely Women Make Good Lovers are bold with the embodied, earthy, and startlingly sensual.

Ten Bridges I've Burnt by Brontez Purnell
From the beloved author of 100 Boyfriends, a wrenching, sexy, and exhilaratingly energetic memoir in verse.

YA
Obie is Man Enough by Schuyler Bailar
A coming-of-age story about transgender tween Obie, who didn't think being himself would cause such a splash. For fans of Alex Gino's George and Lisa Bunker's Felix Yz.

Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender
From Stonewall and Lambda Award-winning author Kacen Callender comes a revelatory YA novel about a transgender teen grappling with identity and self-discovery while falling in love for the first time.

Queerceañera by Alex Crespo
This irresistible and hilarious rom-com from acclaimed author Alex Crespo is a whirlwind of telenovela-level drama and hijinks when Joaquin Zoido finds himself fake-dating his childhood crush and newly minted date to his queerceañera.

True Love and Other Impossible Odds by Christina Li
The story follows a first-year college student Grace Tang who invents a class algorithm that pairs people with their perfect romantic campus match, only to have everything thrown into question as she explores questions of love, identity, and her past.

Spell Bound by F.T. Lukens
Two rival apprentice sorcerers must team up to save their teachers and protect their own magic in this lively young adult romantic adventure.

I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuinston
From the New York Times bestselling author of One Last Stop and Red, White & Royal Blue comes a debut YA romantic comedy about chasing down what you want, only to find what you need...

Pumpkin by Julie Murphey
Return to the beloved world of Julie Murphy’s #1 New York Times bestselling Dumplin’—now a popular Netflix feature film starring Jennifer Aniston—in this fabulously joyful, final companion novel about drag, prom, and embracing your inner Queen.

YA Graphic novels
Sunhead by Alex Assan
In this queer coming-of-age teen graphic novel by breakout talent Alex Assan, high schooler Rotem feels herself growing apart from her friends in a million inexpressible ways. But an unexpected connection with another student makes her feel more herself than ever before.

I Shall Never Fall in Love by Hari Conner
Inspired by Jane Austen and queer history, I Shall Never Fall in Love shines a light on what it means to be true to yourself and rewrites the rules for what makes a happily ever after.

Boys Run the Riot series by Keito Gaku
A transgender teen named Ryo finds an escape from the expectations and anxieties of his daily life in the world of street fashion. This personal, heartfelt, fictional story from a transgender manga creator made waves in Japan and will inspire readers all over the world!

Other Ever Afters: New Queer Fairy Tales by Melanie Gillman
In this new, feminist, queer fairy-tale collection, you’ll find the princesses, mermaids, knights, barmaids, children, and wise old women who have been forced to sit on the sidelines in classic stories taking center stage. A gorgeous all-new collection in graphic novel format from a Stonewall Honor-winning author and artist.

Stage Dreams by Melanie Gilman
In this rollicking queer western adventure, acclaimed cartoonist Melanie Gillman puts readers in the saddle alongside Flor and Grace, a Latinx outlaw and a trans runaway, as they team up to thwart a Confederate plot in the New Mexico Territory.

The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen
Tiến loves his family and his friends…but Tiến has a secret he's been keeping from them, and it might change everything. An amazing YA graphic novel that deals with the complexity of family and how stories can bring us together.

That Blue Sky Feeling Volumes 1 -3 by Okura
When Noshiro transfers to a new school, he meets Sanada, a loner who doesn't seem to have friends--or want any. The other kids whisper that Sanada keeps to himself because he's secretly gay. But rather than scare Noshiro away, the rumor only makes him more interested. He sets out on a campaign to win over the surly Sanada, embarking on a surprising friendship.

Heartstopper series by Alice Oseman
Charlie, a highly-strung, openly gay over-thinker, and Nick, a cheerful, soft-hearted rugby player, meet at a British all-boys grammar school. Friendship blooms quickly, but could there be something more...?

Loveless by Alice Oseman
Loveless follows Georgia as she begins university. Depicting her journey of self-discovery as an asexual and aromantic individual, the novel received positive reception from literary reviewers and media outlets.

The Witch Boy by Molly Ostertag
From the illustrator of the web comic Strong Female Protagonist comes a debut middle-grade graphic novel about family, identity, courage -- and magic.

Tegan and Sara: Junior High by Tegan Quin & Sara Quin
From indie-pop twin-sister duo Tegan and Sara comes a contemporary middle grade graphic novel that explores growing up, coming out, and finding yourself through music and sisterhood, perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier's Sisters.

You Brought me the Ocean by Sanchez & Maroh
The voices that shaped LGBTQ Young Adult literature, Lambda Award-Winning author Alex Sanchez (Rainbow Boys) and New York Times bestselling illustrator Julie Maroh (Blue Is the Warmest Color), present a new coming-out romance and origin story for Aqualad.

It Rhymes With Takei by George Takei
Looking back on his own astonishing life on both sides of the closet, George Takei presents a charismatic and candid witness to how far America has come… and how precious that progress is.

Check, Please by Ngozi Ukazu
The hilarious and heartbreaking confessions of a figure skater turned collegiate hockey player who's terrified of checking . . . and is desperately in love with the captain of his hockey team.

Brooms by Jasmine Walls
Magic simmering beneath the surface, kept in check by unjust laws and societal expectations. But for six extraordinary women, the roar of enchanted engines and the thrill of the forbidden broom race offer a chance to rewrite their destinies.

Adult Graphic novels
At 30, I Realized I had No Gender by Shou Arai
This autobiographical manga explores Japanese culture surrounding gender, transgender issues, and the day-to-day obstacles faced by gender minorities and members of the LGBTQIA+ community with a lighthearted, comedic attitude.

Burly Tales: Fairy Tales for the Hirsute and Hefty Gay Man by Steve Berman
In Burly Tales, Lambda Literary Award-winning editor Steve Berman has gathered a dozen stories of whimsy and romance that feature gay men with plenty of curves and fur.

Be Gay, Do Comics by Matt Bors, etc.
Filled with dozens of comics about LGBTQIA experiences, ranging from personal stories to queer history to cutting satire about pronoun panic and brands desperate to co-opt pride.

How to be Ace: A memoir of Growing up Asexual by Rebecca Burgess
Brave, witty and empowering, this graphic memoir follows Rebecca as she navigates her asexual identity and mental health in a world obsessed with sex.

Sasaki and Miyano series by Shou Harusono
It all started like a typical old-school boys’ love plotline-bad-boy senior meets adorably awkward underclassman, one of them falls in love, and so on and so forth. But although Miyano is a self-proclaimed boys’ love expert, he hasn’t quite realized…he’s in one himself. Which means it’s up to Sasaki to make sure their story has a happily ever after…!

Marry Me a Little: a Graphic Memoir by Robert Kirby
Heartwarming, honest, and slyly humorous, Marry Me a Little is a wonderfully illustrated celebration of a romantic partnership between two men and a personal account of a momentous and historic moment in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.

Movies and TV
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
Two drag performers and a transgender woman travel across the desert to perform their unique style of cabaret.

The Birdcage (1996)
A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so their son can introduce them to his fiancée's right-wing, conservative parents.

But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)
A naive teenager is sent to rehab camp when her straitlaced parents and friends suspect her of being a lesbian.

Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
A middle-aged Chinese immigrant is swept up into an insane adventure in which she alone can save existence by exploring other universes and connecting with the lives she could have led.

Fire Island (2022)
A group of queer best friends gather in Fire Island Pines for their annual week of love and laughter, but a sudden change of events might make this their last summer in gay paradise.

God's Own Country (2017)
Spring. Yorkshire. Young farmer Johnny Saxby numbs his daily frustrations with binge drinking and casual sex, until the arrival of a Romanian migrant worker for lambing season ignites an intense relationship that sets Johnny on a new path.

Hairspray (1988)
A 'pleasantly plump' teenager teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show.

Heartstopper (2022)
Charlie, a high-strung, openly gay overthinker, and Nick, a cheerful, soft-hearted rugby player, one day are made to sit together in class. Their friendship becomes something more for Charlie, but he does not believe he has a chance.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
A gender-queer punk-rock singer from East Berlin tours the U.S. with her band as she tells her life story and follows the former lover/band-mate who stole her songs.

Love Stage (2014) - anime
With a singer father, a movie star mother and an older brother, Shougo, lead singer of a band, Sena Izumi is the only boring one born into this family.

Moonlight (2016)
A young African-American man grapples with his identity and sexuality while experiencing the everyday struggles of childhood, adolescence, and burgeoning adulthood.

Ouran High School Host Club (2006) - anime
You'll fall for the Ouran Host Club: Tamaki's truly romantic. Kaoru and Hikaru display brotherly love, Kyoya's brainy, Honey's innocent, and Mori's manly. Oh, and don't forget Haruhi. He knows what girls want, because he's a girl too.

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
On an isolated island in Brittany at the end of the eighteenth century, a female painter is obliged to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman.

Princess Jellyfish (2010) - anime
An insecure young woman, obsessed with jellyfish, lives in a house full of awkward women. Meeting a stylish "princess" turns her life upside down.

To Wong Foo, Thanks for everything! Julie Newmar (1995)
Three drag queens travel cross-country until their car breaks down, leaving them stranded in a small town.

Twilight out of Focus (2024) - anime
Two high school boys, Mao and Hisashi, set rules to maintain boundaries while sharing a dorm room. But navigating friendship, sexuality and privacy proves complicated as they learn some things can't be easily promised.

Yuri!! on Ice (2016) - anime
After suffering defeat, Yuri Katsuki hangs up his ice skates for good. But will an encounter with two top skaters reignite his passion?

Music
Billie Eilish - Hit me hard and soft -2024
Genre: Alt-pop/ bedroom pop

Boygenius- The Record -2023
Genre: Indie rock / indie folk

Brittany Howard - What now -2024
Genre: Psychedelic soul / funk / jazz / electro

Candy Carpenter - Demonology - 2024
Genre : Alt-pop / indie pop / indie rock / alternative

Chappell Roan- The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess -2023
Genre: Pop / alternative pop / dance-pop / synth-pop / electro

Doechii - Alligator Bites never heal - 2024
Genre: Hip-hop

Janelle Monáe - Dirty Computer -2018
Genre: Pop / funk / hip hop / R&B / neo soul

Julien Baker - Little Oblivious - 2021
Genre: Rock / indie rock / alternative rock

Lucy Dacus - Forever is a Feeling -2025
Genre: Indie rock / folk-pop

Orville Peck - Stampede -2024
Genre: Country / alt-country

RealXman - Technocally Speaking - 2025
Genre: Pop / indie pop

Remi Wolf - Big Ideas -2024
Genre: Pop / funk / disco

Soccer Mommy - Evergreen -2024
Genre: Indie rock / emo

Sufjan Stevens - Javelin -2023
Genre: Indie folk

Thelma Brooks - Songs About Her -2024
Genre: Country / alt-country