The Queer Bookshelf

Layla McCay

£20.00

We are in the middle of a vibrant renaissance of queer writing. But LGBTQ+ writers, characters and readers have been here since the beginning – quietly, defiantly and persistently telling their stories – if you know where to look. ‘The Queer Bookshelf’ is your guide to this essential queer history, and to its contemporary flourishing. Drawing on the author’s own journey as a queer reader and book club host, and packed with recommendations from authors, booksellers, and book lovers around the world, it is a celebration of the books that have helped generations of LGBTQ+ people find themselves on the page.

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Publish Date: 04/06/2026

Description

We are in the middle of a vibrant renaissance of queer writing. But LGBTQ+ writers, characters and readers have been here since the beginning – quietly, defiantly, and persistently telling their stories – if you know where to look.

The Queer Bookshelf is your guide to this essential queer history, and to its contemporary flourishing. Drawing on the author’s own journey as a queer reader and book club host, and packed with recommendations from authors, booksellers, and book lovers around the world, The Queer Bookshelf is a celebration of the books that have helped generations of LGBTQ+ people find themselves on the page.

From literary fiction to memoir, to crime, fantasy, and young adult, and even cowboy romance, The Queer Bookshelf is a warm, entertaining companion for anyone beginning or deepening their own queer reading adventure.

Additional information

Dimensions 216 × 135 mm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

304

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

809.892066 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K