My "to read" list on Goodreads is never-ending. I'm always on the hunt for the next new book that I can snag, read, and rave about before anyone else gets their hands on it. This may be in part due to my obsession with aesthetically-pleasing covers or a plot that sounds so intriguing I have to stop whatever I'm doing to read it. Lucky for you, these books by LGBTQ+ authors hold all of these qualities.
If I asked you to take a look at your bookshelf to see how many spots were filled with a book not written by a straight white man, most people wouldn't be counting for long. So, yes, we have a long way to go toward diversifying the publishing industry, but thankfully, more stories featuring diverse authors like these are getting the space to be told. Ahead, here are some of the best books by LGBTQ+ authors spanning genres from romance, mystery, and more.
