Exciting, alluring, screaming — 30 books about LGBT+
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The topic of gender and sexual minorities has always been touched upon in one form or another. And not only in music and cinema, but also in literature. Some of the most striking, famous and controversial works are presented in our articles.
30 books
- Michael Cunningham, “The House at the End of the World”
Travel through time and space, childhood and adulthood, relationships between generations and, of course, homosexuality — you will find it all in the book written by Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Cunningham.
- Jeffrey Eugenides — “The Middle Sex”
What is life like for intersex people? This book will give you an idea of this. The narration is told in the first person and includes a lively account of the events that were very rich in the 20th century.
Early 20th century. The masses were not ready for such work. Lydia”s work was prohibited for a long time. Alexander Bloch himself spoke of the artist with respect. This scandalous story about a lesbian relationship between two completely different girls gives an insight into her work.
The story of David in America and Giovanni in Italy is similar to the story of Romeo and Juliet. It is not for nothing that this powerful book has become a universally recognized masterpiece — the fleeting salvation and almost tangible suffocation of two shelters.
The Frenchwoman deftly deals with a serious topic that is far from humorous. And she does it so skillfully that even her colleagues admire her. At the center of the book is the theme of homosexuality.
The novel was published in 1893 and caused great confusion. Otherwise, the relationship between the two young people is described fully and unabashedly.
Nick grew up in a poor family and wasted no time in moving into the luxurious mansion of a university friend. Critics literally redeemed Hollinghurst”s creation, rewarding it with standing ovations and awards for its carefully crafted portrayal of drugs, sex and romance among gay youth.
Novels on our favorite topics — eternal love and feelings that do not disappear after decades. A letter from Jacob takes Ernest, a middle-aged waiter, back 30 years. How can such a journey into the past take place without emotional turmoil and sweet nostalgic pain?
The book is not written in strict chronological order. It”s as if the characters are telling you their stories in person.
Evelyn”s life changes when she meets a new friend. She understands that life is not over. And she still has time.
The book received a great response. It”s hard to explain in three words, so you should read it. And try to understand this.
The novel tells the story of the relationship between 17-year-old Elio and 24-year-old Oliver. The summer when fate brought them together will change their lives forever. Aciman”s novel was adapted into a film in 2017, and the film is still full of love from his loyal fans who constantly try to talk about him.
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The narrator has no name. No gender. A married woman has only passion. A controversial novel that made Janet one of the most prominent and controversial literary figures in Great Britain.
- Meredith Russo, If I Were Your Girlfriend.
The story of a transgender teenager who is afraid to reveal the truth about himself to his new classmates. Meredith Russo took many details from her own life after her gender transition in 2013.
There are many films, TV series and books talking about the problems of gays and lesbians. However, the topic of transsexuality has not yet received as much attention. That”s why books like this must exist.
- Virginia Woolf — “Orlando”.
Another work on the topic of transsexuality. Orlando”s history goes back 350 years. Sometimes the reader, through abrupt transitions and fragments of the story, creates the impression that the wolf has finally decided to drive him crazy.
Finding yourself, issues of self-determination and denial of your own identity. Relationship with father. Comedy and tragedy. This assignment is not easy reading. But she definitely deserves attention.
If you”re interested in what challenges transgender people face, how they overcome them, and how it works, you should start reading this book. Janet”s honest memoir tells in great detail about the lives of transgender people and what should prevent them from overcoming themselves.
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The identity crisis is described in depressing detail, allowing the reader to feel the nuances of the protagonist”s mood. Marin fled to New York after a bereavement. What awaits her in the new city? Will she be able to overcome her personal crisis?
Simon”s life was completely ordinary until his frank communication with Blue fell into the wrong hands. Now his attackers are blackmailing him, threatening to reveal Simon”s secrets to everyone.
The closed and offended Aristotle meets the open and honest Dante. How will this turn out? Before meeting his new acquaintance, Aristotle admits to himself that his life seems to have been written by someone else. Isn”t it time to rewrite history in the first person?
Moscow in the late 1990s. Journalist Ilya, financier Kilic and Mark are friends of the couple. Can such a trinity of lives take on a gray and dull form?
Susan does not want to give in to her family”s persuasion and put up with her husband. Her feelings for Sean have long since become less friendly. So is it worth giving up love in favor of someone else?
The loss of a friend, the death of a mother is too much for one person. Carla makes an interesting discovery about her mother and goes on a journey. There, beyond the Arctic Circle, she meets a girl who changes her life.
Katherine and Margot find it difficult to work together and have done everything to improve their relationship.
It has improved a lot.
The book touches on topics such as teenage sexuality, gender identity and orientation. It is useful for both young people and the older generation.
Nancy falls in love with diva Kitty Burleske and pursues her to London. Soon the public learns about the girls” relationship, and rumors begin to spread. Nancy is happy. She doesn”t know what the future holds for her.
He is in love with Sami. Sitting next to her on the floor of his apartment, he can hardly contain the urge to tie her to the floor. And Somyeri loves Mu, a bead much older than himself. Mysticism, “branching”, loss, finding yourself — hide all the books with Murakami and show yourself to the reader.
On a cold night on the streets of Chicago, two Will Graysons are about to meet. And the meeting is not only a romantic experience, but also an opportunity to stage a delightful school musical. A heartwarming, funny and deep book.
A psychological drama that even uses obscene language. Skeletons in the closet, headbutting and world domination are captured in John Boyne”s biting satire.
Mystery lovers will be delighted. Old mansions, poltergeists, secrets of the human soul — all these are cult psychological thrillers that gave Netflix the impetus to create the series of the same name.
