It has been a few years since I published the last one, but The Spectrum Chick, The Spectrum Chick II, and Led By Example are all at minimum LGBT friendly. I don’t remember specifics about any of them (even though I published them), but I seem to remember Led By Example actually having some actual LGBT characters, and Spectrum Chick II has an image of the author’s LGBT flag tattoo inside the front cover. They’re all Kindle exclusive though. Author is Janey Klunder.
If you like historical LGBT fiction I know of several: The Captive Prince (haven’t read this one myself but I hear it’s good)
The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue
Some of the books in the Lord John Grey series by Diana Gabaldon come to mind. Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade is excellent. All of the Lord John books are gay-friendly but not all of them are as focused on Lord John’s sexuality or relationships as BotB is.
Transister Radio by Chris Bohjalian…awesome book. A male, college professor has surgery to become female and tries to maintain relationship with girlfriend. High-profile story, because girlfriend was a grade school (I’m thinking 6th grade) teacher. They ended up doing a radio talk show to bring awareness. Loved it!!!
The Swimming Pool Library Alan Hollinghurst
What Belongs to You Garth Greenwell
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit Jeanette Winterson
Charlotte Reagan and TB Markinson (FF), DJ Jamison and Lucy Lennox (MM)
I’ll give you the sun
by who?
Jandy Nelson
thanks!
Do you like fantasy books at all? I have read a couple of great series where the main characters were gay.
gay or lesbian? either way, ill probably read it lol. id love the titles & authors please, im gonna make a TBR list.
Anything by Adam Silvera
thanks, all! keep em coming! i’m building up my T.B.R.
Check out @Encompass, it publishes ONLY LGBT+ romance.
Aristotle and Dante discover the universe
It has been a few years since I published the last one, but The Spectrum Chick, The Spectrum Chick II, and Led By Example are all at minimum LGBT friendly. I don’t remember specifics about any of them (even though I published them), but I seem to remember Led By Example actually having some actual LGBT characters, and Spectrum Chick II has an image of the author’s LGBT flag tattoo inside the front cover. They’re all Kindle exclusive though. Author is Janey Klunder.
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T.J.Klune “The lightning-struck heart” 🙂
What have you read that you enjoy? What kind of books do you like generally?
Tbh I read a little bit of everything from YA to biographies to medieval fantasy to self help. i like to keep my spectrum ranging 😀
how about you?
not one to toot my own horn but you did ask for good LGBT books my MacGregor FBI series: In Plain Sight https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7WY91U and Book#2 Master of Elusion https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CRSC7JX F/F romance, suspense, FBI procedural.
ill put it on my tbr!
Tell the Wolves I’m Home.
oooooh
Simon vs the homo sapiens agenda
Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe
Shiva Series by @Lyra ❤️❤️❤️ https://www.amazon.com/Shiva-XIV-Book-ebook/dp/B00REWXB4E/
Thanks for the mention, Jessica! And yes, Shiva XIV is an epic science fantasy with LGBT main characters. 🙂
If you like historical lesbian fiction with action and adventure check out The Devil Between Us. New release getting great reviews. https://www.amazon.com/Devil-Between-Us-S-C-Wilson-ebook/dp/B07DM8S5P6/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1532195430&sr=8-1&dpID=51vKCCP7teL&preST=_SY445_QL70_&dpSrc=detail
I didnt know historical lesbian novels existed!
@Trisha oh yes… those little gems are out there?
@Shelly inbox me
If you like historical LGBT fiction I know of several:
The Captive Prince (haven’t read this one myself but I hear it’s good)
The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue
Some of the books in the Lord John Grey series by Diana Gabaldon come to mind. Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade is excellent. All of the Lord John books are gay-friendly but not all of them are as focused on Lord John’s sexuality or relationships as BotB is.
Finger smith – I think Sarah Waters writes LGBT
Sounds right ?
There Goes Sunday School- soooo good, all the feels, especially if you have a Christian background, but not necessary
A Little Life- Hanya Yanagihara
I Was Born For This by Alice Oseman
The Art of Being Normal by Lisa Williamson (about Trans people!)
My best friend is trans n ive dated trans so ill def get it
I’m also trans aha. It’s actually the book that gave me the language to express that what I feel is dysphoria so it’s really important to me.
@Gecko thats awesome!
Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe
Rainbow Boys, Rainbow High and Rainbow Road by Alex Sanchez. The Realm of Possibilities and Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan.
@Gail!!!
What does she write specifically?
Annie on my mind
Was that a movie….?
@Trisha no
@Trisha Its a beautiful story of first love
awwww
The Children’s Hour.
Hmmmm
@Trisha, Very good book, and movie too.
@Susan ill look it up.
It really is not about children. But gossip children start to ruin 2 womens reputations back in the day.
Interesting
Isn’t that a play?
@Trisha, I do not know. Could be.
Yes, it’s a play. Not a book. But the play is worth a read if you can find a copy on Amazon. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Children's_Hour_(play)
@Donna, I saw the play in book form years ago. I have other plays in book form in my library.
Laurie R King’s Kate Martinelli series is good. She is a detective in San Francisco with a partner. Their home life plays into each book.
Annie on my mind
Anything by Sarah Waters
Transister Radio by Chris Bohjalian…awesome book. A male, college professor has surgery to become female and tries to maintain relationship with girlfriend. High-profile story, because girlfriend was a grade school (I’m thinking 6th grade) teacher. They ended up doing a radio talk show to bring awareness. Loved it!!!
https://bookriot.com/?p=161753
yaaaaas, girl…..yaaaaaaas ?
Women only mainly?
mainly yes, but open to looking at other good LGBT reads.
More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera
whats that about?
Also, Three Truths and A Lie is a horror book but the main character is gay and OMG it is so good.
TBR <3
Ruby fruit jungle:) Fingersmith
Symptoms of Being Human