2slgbtqia+ books

collection of books, libraries' catalogues, bookstores, review sites, awards, and other sources for queer reads. multilingual, mostly english.

  • Queer Comics Database, online database by Aydin Kwan and Le Button [EN]

  • Rufoof, "Rufoof is an electronic library launched in September 2020 that works to introduce literary works related to sexual and gender pluralistic communities, review them, and produce original literary content for Arabic speakers from sexual and gender pluralistic communities, [...]" [AR]

  • Holebibib, "De HolebiBib wants to be a place for the true gay bibiblophile who is looking for oneself and others, for general information and documentation, for a resting point and a starting point [...]." [NL]

  • Outhouse Library at Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre, Ireland: "The Outhouse Library houses a comprehensive library of book relating to homosexuality in general, including transgender, gay, lesbian, and bisexual topics." [EN]

  • Bibliothekskatalog von QWIEN, "The library and archive of the QWIEN Research Centre offer you, for example, scientific literature from the fields of history, cultural history and social sciences, a collection of more than 200 national and international journals and with photo collections, poster collections and the archives of the Austrian League for Human Rights." [DE]

  • ODNAPROTI, "The project aims to make contemporary Czech LGBT literature visible and give space to LGBT authors. The website is a place for publishing work and presenting news from the small world of Czech LGBT literature." [CS]

  • Queer Knihovna Online Katalog, "The queer library of the STUD association contains around 500 Czech and foreign books [...] on LGBT+ topics. Since its foundation in 1996, the STUD association has been collecting books related to its main activity. In addition to books, our library contains hundreds of different magazines, bachelor's or diploma theses and other documents . In our archive, there are also documents related to the Mezipatra Queer Film Festival, which we helped create." [CS]

  • Queer Armenian Library, "The Queer Armenian Library is the world’s first digital library dedicated exclusively to literature by, about, and for Queer Armenians. The library showcases essays, memoirs, novels, short stories, poetry, television, music, comedy, art, and films." [EN], [HY]

  • Your guide to Tamil Queer Literature – Part 1 at Paalputhu Pakkangkal by QCC, "In 2018 at Queer Chennai Chronicles we curated a list of Tamil books that narrated queer lives mostly written by queer identified authors and by cis-het authors which were close to real lives and are notable in the queer literary circle." [EN], [TA]

  • Paned o Gê Wales' Queer Bookshop. "An independent, queer bookshop based in Wales, Paned o Gê is a social enterprise designed to highlight, promote and celebrate LGBTQ+ talent and creators. Currently housed in The Queer Emporium in Cardiff, Paned o Gê also visits various markets throughout the nation." [EN], [CY]

  • trans*fabel, "trans*fabelwould like to contribute to the spread of trans*, inter* and non-binary [information] to the empowerment of people. There are therefore hand-selected books on these topics." [DE]

  • Dick’s Lending Library, "Welcome to Dick’s Lending Library, a library of English and French-language texts written by trans, non-binary, Two Spirit, and gender non-conforming authors." [EN], [FR]

  • Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive, "The Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive (LMQBA) has a mission to develop a physical archive of queer and LGBT+ books. We are creating an interactive digital database of this collection for readers like you!" [EN]

  • Bi Pan Library, "The Bi Pan Library is a physical archive and online directory of media created by and about bi, pan, and m-spec people." [EN]

  • InsideOUT Kōaro, "Out on the Shelves is a growing online reading resource that lists books from around the world with rainbow themes and characters." [EN]

  • Queer Books Database, "The QB Database is a free, public, searchable database listing queer rep in books." [EN]

  • Trans Reads, "Welcome to Trans Reads! If you’re looking for texts by, for, or about people who transverse or transcend western gender norms, you’re in the right place! Trans Reads is the world’s largest collection of free trans-focused literature. We offer a wide variety of books, essays, zines, chapters, articles, and more!" [EN]

  • Lesbrary, "The Lesbrary is a book blog about sapphic books, with occasional coverage of other identities under the broad “doesn’t identify as a man and is at least some of the time attracted romantically and/or sexually to others who do not identify as a man” category. Lesbrary books don’t have to be written by a queer author, though it helps." [EN]

  • The Literary Bisexual, "My name is Ada (she/her), I’m bisexual, and I’m always on the lookout for new bi books!" [EN]

  • GLBT Bookstores Google Map by Rainbow Round Table (RRT) of the American Library Association (ALA) [EN]

  • Lavender Library, 'The Lavender Library is a volunteer-run LGBTQ+ library, archive, and community space in Sacramento with queer books, films, archives, zines, and more.' [EN]

  • Queer Liberation Library, "Queer Liberation Library (QLL) is fighting to build a vibrant, flourishing queer future by connecting LGBTQ+ people with literature, information, and resources that celebrate the unique and empowering diversity of our community." [EN]

  • Lambda Literary Review, "For over 30 years, Lambda Literary has championed LGBTQ books and authors. No other organization in the world serves LGBTQ writers and readers more comprehensively than Lambda Literary. We believe that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer literature is fundamental to the preservation of our culture, and that LGBTQ lives are affirmed when our stories are written, published, and read." [EN]

  • Queer Lit, "Manchester’s Award Winning Independent LGBTQ+ Bookshop & Pride Store" [EN]

  • Publishing Triangle Awards by The Publishing Triangle, "[...] a group of queer folks who work to further the publication of books and other materials written by LGBTQ authors or with LGBTQ themes." [EN]

  • Otherwise Award: "An award encouraging the exploration & expansion of gender. Formerly the Tiptree Award." [EN]

  • last updated 11.01.24.