List of gay novels

This list contains books by gay, lesbian, trans and queer authors as well as fantastic reads with characters from across the LGBTQ+ rainbow of identities.

Discover powerful LGBTQ+ books that explore identity, love, and resilience—stories that inspire, challenge, and celebrate diverse voices and experiences.

Whether set in the US, Canada, the Northeast of England or South Africa, these must-read LGBTQ fiction books continue to educate, comfort, and remind us.

Celebrate diverse voices and experiences with this collection of LGBTQ books, including novels, memoirs, and non-fiction, acclaimed by readers and critics for their powerful representation and storytelling.