LGBT+ Non-Fiction

Explore a compelling collection of LGBT non-fiction. Delve into powerful memoirs, insightful histories, and thought-provoking essays that celebrate diverse voices and experiences. From personal stories to academic studies, this curated selection offers engaging and informative narratives for every reader. Discover the richness of LGBT non-fiction and broaden your understanding with these essential reads today!

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The LGBTQ + History Book

Discover the rich and complex history of LGBTQ+ people around the world – their struggles, triumphs, and cultural contributions.

Amee Wilson

Queer Chameleon and Friends

A vibrant and uplifting collection of comic illustrations about LGBTQ+ life, for the community and beyond, from the creator of the online sensation @queeeerchameleon that's loved by millions.

Amrou Al-Kadhi

Life as a Unicorn

Life as a Unicorn is a hilarious yet devastating story of a search for belonging, following the painful and surprising process of transforming from a god-fearing Muslim boy to a queer drag queen, strutting the stage in seven-inch heels and saying the things nobody else dares to.

Angela Chen

Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex

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.

Eleanor Crewes

The Times I Knew I Was Gay

A charming, highly relatable graphic memoir about one woman’s coming out and coming of age that “brims with hope, and the joy that arises when one is finally ready to step out into the world”

Elliot Page

Pageboy

Full of intimate stories, from chasing down secret love affairs to battling body image and struggling with familial strife, Pageboy is a love letter to the power of being seen. With this evocative and lyrical debut, Oscar-nominated star Elliot Page captures the universal human experience of searching for ourselves and our place in this complicated world.

Elton John

Me: Elton John Official Autobiography

In his first and only official autobiography, music icon Elton John reveals the truth about his extraordinary life, from his rollercoaster lifestyle as shown in the film Rocketman, to becoming a living legend.

George M. Johnson

All Boys Aren't Blue

In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist George M. Johnson's All Boys Aren't Blue explores his childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia.

Huw Lemmey, Ben Miller

Bad Gays

Bad Gays is a passionate argument for rethinking gay politics beyond questions of identity, compelling readers to search for solidarity across boundaries

Juno Dawson

This Book Is Gay

Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual. Transgender. Queer. Intersex. Straight. Curious. This book is for everyone, regardless of gender or sexual preference. This book is for anyone who's ever dared to wonder. This book is for YOU.

Karl Dunn

How To Burn A Rainbow

Karl had it all: a husband, a home, and success. When his marriage ended, his life shattered. Legal battles and nonstop work led to anxiety and sleepless nights.

Ironically, his divorce sparked a journey of self-discovery, taking him from LA to Berlin. This raw memoir chronicles Karl's transformation, facing fears and forging his path to self-love.

Laura Kate Dale

Gender Euphoria

In this groundbreaking anthology, nineteen trans, non-binary, agender, gender-fluid, and intersex writers share their experiences of gender euphoria.