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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Straight jacket : overcoming society's legacy of gay shame
Todd, Matthew
Paper Book
'This is an essential read for every gay person on the planet' - Elton John 'Areally brilliant and moving read for everybody, especially LGBTQI+ people' - Olly Alexander, star of It's A Sin Straight Jacketis a revolutionary clarion call...
Ace : what asexuality reveals about desire, society, and the meaning of sex
Chen, Angela
Ebook
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 foghorn echoes
Ramadan, Ahmad Danny
Paper Book
A devastating novel about broken relationships, the promises we're unable to keep and living with the ghosts of your past.
Burning my roti : breaking barriers as a queer Indian woman
Dhaliwal, Sharan
Audiobook

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