Happy Pride Month, readers! There’s no better way to celebrate than by reading books that explore queer identity across all of your favorite genres. From cozy vampire stories to adventure-filled fantasies, these 20 books are just a small sampling of the great LGBTQIA+ books hitting shelves in 2025—meaning you can read queer all year. Join us in celebrating, and dive in!
Necessary Fiction by Eloghosa Osunde
In this novel, Eloghosa Osunde weaves together the stories of friends navigating their relationships and searching for meaning, fulfillment, and love to paint a picture of queer life in Nigeria.
You Watched in Silence by H. Lee Justine
H. Lee Justine’s debut psychological thriller transports readers to a remote island where Caitlyn goes to escape her past, only to find that something or someone there is intent on tormenting her.
A Mannequin for Christmas by Timothy Janovsky
It is never too early for a holiday romance, and in this one, Henry’s wish for the perfect man brings a store mannequin to life just in time for Christmas dinner with his family.
Fate’s Bane by C. L. Clark
C. L. Clark shares a tragic love story in this novella about two young women from rival clans who uncover a magical spring that could bring unification or spell destruction to their people.
Witchlore by Emma Hinds
In this YA fantasy, a shapeshifter who can switch between male and female forms is tempted to cast a dangerous spell to bring their dead girlfriend back to life. But what price will they have to pay for it?
Minor Black Figures by Brandon Taylor
Brandon Taylor’s latest introduces readers to Wyeth, a Black painter from the South who is working to find his place in New York’s art scene when he crosses paths with a former seminarian.
Thrill of the Chase by Kathryn Nolan
Reporter Harper and antiques salvager Eve set their rivalry aside to team up and hunt for the Blackburn Diamonds, only to fall in love along the way in this adventurous romance.
Marisol Acts the Part by Elle Gonzalez Rose
YA rom-com fans won’t want to miss this sapphic love story between a teen actress forced to work alongside her ex-boyfriend on a new drama and the leading lady she starts to fall for.
You Weren’t Meant to Be Human by Andrew Joseph White
In Andrew Joseph White’s adult horror debut, alien worms invade West Virginia, and the blessing a trans man feels at being able to survive is soon snuffed out by a pregnancy he’s forced to carry.
The Secret Crush Book Club by Karmen Lee
Who could resist this cover? This sapphic romance follows a librarian searching for inspiration for her next book and the single mother she begins to fall for when they end up at the same book club.
Volatile Memory by Seth Haddon
In Seth Haddon’s sci-fi debut, Wylla stumbles across an AI mask retaining the consciousness of her now-dead owner. Together, they set off in search of answers from the owner’s ex-husband.
The Dead of Summer by Ryan La Sala
Ryan La Sala returns this fall with a YA horror that will have you steering clear of the water. Ollie returns to the island of Anchor’s Mercy and discovers something lurking beneath the waves.
Taste the Love by Karelia Stetz-Waters and Fay Stetz-Waters
Alice and Kia were once culinary school rivals, but when a conglomerate threatens each of their dreams, they agree to fake a marriage to buy the land they both need before it can be bulldozed.
Muted by Miranda Mundt
Graphic novel readers looking for their next fantasy fix should dive into this first volume featuring a spell gone wrong, a murder mystery to be solved, and a polyamorous sapphic romance.
Colin Gets Promoted and Dooms the World by Mark Waddell
When it seems like low-level employee Colin may be terminated by Dark Enterprises, he makes a deal with a mysterious figure to get promoted instead and accidentally unleashes an ancient evil.
The Golden Boy’s Guide to Bipolar by Sonora Reyes
Seventeen-year-old Cesar Flores is ready to win back his ex-boyfriend. But when his mental health begins to affect his daily life, he wonders if he can be brave enough to ask for help.
Dead & Breakfast by Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor
Cozy mystery fans, prepare for a taste of the paranormal. Bed and breakfast owners and vampire couple Arthur and Sal need to clear their name after the mayor is found dead in their begonias.
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