There have been so many amazing LGBTQ+ books recently released. Whether you’re looking for your next beach read, a book to read with your child or a volume on queer history, there is plenty of choice in the list we’ve put together here!
Without further ado, check out these LGBTQ+ books you should definitely add to your reading list.
Queer Recovery Capital
by Ciarán Hanniffy
This book brings together diverse voices from across the LGBTQ+ community. It highlights the lived experiences of recovery and the unique ways those pathways are navigated. Hanniffy reflects on his own personal journey, from his early life in Doon, County Offaly, to his ongoing recovery journey. He even discusses his fundraising efforts for the organisation that supported him.
This book explores how recovery capital is not only shaped by personal efforts and experiences but by broader factors such as the community, stigma, identity, and belonging.
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Loved Just the Same
by Aisling De Barra
Loved Just the Same is a family-friendly picture book about a young child who notices that her family looks a bit different from other families around. Through gentle everyday moments, the child’s parent affirms that while all families look different, love is a constant. The story unfolds in simple yet emotional moments through the child’s perspective. Get it here.
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Before Gender
by Eli Erlick
Before Gender: Lost Stories from Trans History, 1850-1950 is a biography describing the lives of thirty transgender people in the 19th and 20th centuries. This lost history aims to refute the belief that transgender people are a recent phenomenon and brings awareness to trans history. Get it here.
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Doocey’s Half-Sees Whodunnit
by Tom McAndrew
Doocey’s Half-Sees Whodunnit is an Irish cosy mystery novel. Shamie Doocey is determined to prove that he’s still a good detective by solving his first big case on the disappearance of a crime writer’s wife. It’s a story of human courage, resilience, transformation, and Irish drollness. Get it here.
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The Floor Between Us
by Victor Lohan
Victor Lohan’s book The Floor Between Us is a contemporary Dublin novel exploring modern gay life in Ireland. It’s a perfect read for fans of slow-burn romance, Irish contemporary fiction, and found family. Get it here.
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NeuroQueer
by CJ DeBarra
NeuroQueer by CJ DeBarra is a deeply raw and candid story that is part memoir and part guide. It explores the realities of heartbreak, desire, and queer identity while also shedding light on the low rates of diagnosis for women, transgender, and non-binary individuals. Get it here.
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Looking for even more book recommendations? Check out this list!
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