IDAHOBIT

International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination is recognised on May 17. This marks the date in 1990 that homosexuality was removed from the WHO Classification of Diseases. Over two decades later, LGBTQIA+ communities still face discrimination – the stakes have never been higher to champion inclusion. We've curated a list of fiction and non-fiction titles here highlighting LGBTQIA+ characters, history, and issues.


Updated April 23, 2024
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Bi : the hidden culture, history and science of bisexuality
Shaw, Julia (Professor)
Bi: The Hidden Culture, History, and Science of Bisexuality is a provocative, eye-opening, and original book on the science of sexuality beyond gender from internationally bestselling pop-psychologist Julia Shaw. Despite all the welcome changes that...
Ace : what asexuality reveals about desire, society, and the meaning of sex
Chen, Angela
An engaging exploration of what it means to be asexual in a world that's obsessed with sexual attraction, and what the ace perspective can teach all of us about desire and identity. What exactly is sexual attraction and what is it like to go through life not experiencing it? What...
The romantic agenda
Kann, Claire
One of... Parade's Best Romance Books of All Time NPR's Books to Celebrate Pride Month Buzzfeed's Most Anticipated LGBTQ Reads of 2022 Goodreads' Most Anticipated April Romances Betches' Books To Add To Your Spring 2022 Reading List Joy is in...
For her consideration
Spalding, Amy
"Pure romance magic." --Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of Love & Other Words "I loved how joyful, how thoughtful, and how real For Her Consideration was." --New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory Perfect...
Chef's choice
Alexander, T. J.
A 2024 Lambda Literary Award Finalist "Urgent and intimate." --The New York Times Book Review A fake dating arrangement turns to real love in this deliciously delightful queer rom-com from the author of the sweetly satisfying Chef's Kiss<...

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