Books by LGBTQ+ Authors to Check Out

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June 12

James Baldwin's famous novel about the fear of love takes place in Paris and takes the reader through a journey about the complexities of human emotion.

The Color Purple by Alice Walker

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, The Color Purple follows the lives of African American women in early twentieth-century rural Georgia and tells their stories compassionately and honestly.

Lavash at First Sight by Taleen Voskuni

A fun rom-com, Lavash at First Sight follows Ellie and Vanya's competition against each other under their suspicious parents' scrutiny, all while their feelings for each other heat to sizzling temps.

Fellow Travelers by Thomas Mallon

Fellow Travelers follows two government workers and their tumultuous relationship amid the Lavender Scare and Joe McCarthy's hunt to end communism in the United States. Filled with humor, heartbreak, and politics, this novel is a must-read.

Countries of Origin by Javier Fuentes

In his explosive debut novel, Fuentes tells the ups and downs of a relationship between two men from different backgrounds during a summer in Spain.

Your Driver is Waiting by Priya Guns

This fiery novel based on the film Taxi Driver begs the question, "What if I'm done waiting for love?" Damani, a rideshare driver, meets Jolene and starts an explosive chain of events.

Body Grammar by Jules Ohman

In the bedazzled world of modeling, Ohman sets the stage for a coming-of-age story about love, loss, and healing.

Oye by Melissa Mogollon

Oye is a telenovela-worthy amalgamation of one-sided phone calls between the narrator and her sister about love, family drama, and comedy that you won't want to miss.

Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde

Sister Outsider is a collection of writings by Black queer poet Audre Lorde that take on ageism, racism, homophobia, and more and laud social activism as a tool for change.

I Will Greet the Sun Again by Khashayar J. Khabushani

I Will Greet the Sun Again is a stunning memoir of a Muslim queer man in American grappling with his identity and family in a beautiful tale that makes the experiences of people all over the world feel local and personal.