Best books with gay main characters

Celebrate with the best LGBTQ books and books with gay characters or from LGBTQ authors. Empower yourself by adding these inspiring books to your reading list.

From books with main characters who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender or who are exploring their gender identity or sexual orientation to stories of kids and teens with queer friends or parents, these books portray many aspects of the LGBTQ+ experience.

Discover powerful LGBTQ+ books that explore identity, love, and resilience—stories that inspire, challenge, and celebrate diverse voices and experiences.

Here are the best LGBTQ books with gay characters or by authors who identify as LGBTQ+. Find romance, inspiring nonfiction and YA reads for adults and teens.