15 LGBTQ Books That Deserve a Spot on Your Reading List

From soulful memoirs to the classics, there’s something in this list for every kind of reader. Celebrate Pride this year with these 15 inspiring picks.

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Since the parades aren’t taking to the streets, let’s celebrate and reflect on Pride Month by indulging in some good reads. It’s time we support and shed some insight into the lives of the minor community, which eventually will aid us in creating a more inclusive society. This list covers books with main characters that are either LGBTQ or are exploring their sexual or gender identity. In honor of Pride Month, we put together books that shaped the LGBTQ rights we have today. Take a look.