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15 LGBTQ Haunted Horror Novels

Hauntings, literal and figurative, fill these books with ghosts, monsters, and terrible secrets. Are you prepared for LGBTQ haunted horror?

The Best LGBTQ Books That Aren’t YA

There are plenty of amazing LGBTQ books that aren't YA! Here are just some of the best adult LGBTQ books out there to get you started, including Cantoras by Carolina de Robertis and American Hippo by Sarah Gailey.

15 WLW Romance Books Like ONE LAST STOP

Fifteen read-alikes that are sure to satisfy your need for even more WLW romcom books like One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston.

20 Must-Read Queer Webcomics

The world of queer webcomics is truly wonderful and varied. This is just a sample of the vast queer imagination that exists.

20 Must-Read Coming Out Stories for National Coming Out Day

These coming out stories -- including Mr. Loverman by Bernardine Evaristo and Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson --  range in ages, gender, religion, culture, race, and class, showing how coming out is an individual experience.

9 of the Best LGBTQ Thrillers

These LGBTQ thrillers are perfect for staying up past your bedtime glued to a book: they're compelling, twisty, and gloriously queer.

20 Must-Read Adult Books by Trans & Genderqueer Authors From 2021

It's been a great year in adult trans lit! These 20 must-reads by trans and genderqueer authors cover horror and sci-fi to poetry and memoir, including Dear Senthuran by Akwaeke Emezi.

12 New LGBTQ Books That Prove Pride Isn’t Just for June

Some of the biggest queer books of the year came out in June, but these new LGBTQ books will help you celebrate pride all year round, including The Insiders by Mark Oshiro.

20 Unabashedly Bi Books for Bi Visibility Day

Celebrate love and representation with these 20 bi books for Bisexual Day of Visibility featuring bi+ characters loving and living life!

LGBTQ-Friendly 3rd Grade Teacher Reinstated to Her Classroom

Lauren Crowe was removed from her classroom to be investigated for sharing inclusive teaching resources, but she's back teaching now!