LGBTQ+ BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

Red, White and Royal Blue

Red, White and Royal Blue is a romance novel written by Cassie McQuinston that centres around Alex Claramount-Diaz, the president’s son, and Prince Henry of Wales, his rival. This book is perfect for a beach read since it’s cute, sweet and a decent length (421 pages). Red, White and Royal Blue is the best unwinder after you read a book written by Dostoyevsky or Tolstoy. Overall, this book has, by far, one of the most romantic, yet dramatic LGBTQ+ romance and banters, you just can’t get enough of it!

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is loosely based on actresses Marylin Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor, which is fitting since this book is highly praised for its entertaining repartees made by the main characters. The events take place during the famous, moreso infamous, actress’s last moments before retiring, where she is interviewed by reporter Monique Grant. Throughout the interview, she retells her scandalous stories as a young and sybaritic woman during the fifties. But she mentions one important detail that nobody except her and now Grant knows. If you enjoy books such as Daisy Jones & The Six, also written by author Taylor Jenkins, then you will absolutely love this book!

Heartstopper

Although this book is a graphic novel, it’s too good to not be put on the list! The story follows Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson, two boys at an English all-boys school who have to deal with the realities of slowly becoming adults. Heartstopper covers important and modern themes such as loyalty, love and mental illness. Alice Oseman, the author of the graphic novel, is highly praised for her realistic interpretation of queer relationships and touches all bases of the fear and stigmatization that comes with being a queer person. Although there are heavy topics being discussed throughout the story, it is also important to note that there are many heartwarming moments that also show the beauty that comes with learning to love yourself and finding hope in your scars.

They Both Die At The End

If you’re in desperate need of a good cry, this is the book for you. They Both Die At The End centres around two young boys, Mateo and Rufus, who find out that they will die today. Follow these hopelessly romantic teens on their journey in discovering the true meaning of life, and how they happened to encounter death along the way. This book is quite modern in the sense that the writing style is colloquial and simple, which works perfectly for this kind of literature. Although the end is legitimately spoiled in the title, that’s what makes it even better.