Best gay historical novels
From forbidden love to fierce resilience, this list of the best LGBT historical fiction books features queer stories across centuries. Discover powerful, emotional reads in rich historical settings. Discover new books on Goodreads. Sign in with Facebook Sign in options. Join Goodreads.
These 18 novels highlight the rich and varied experiences of gay characters throughout history. From ancient Greece to Victorian England, from World War II to the modern era, these stories open windows into times and places often neglected by mainstream narratives. They challenge historical erasure and celebrate love, identity, and resilience. To vote on existing books from the list, beside each book there is a link vote for this book clicking it will add that book to your votes. To vote on books not in the list or books you couldn't find in the list, you can click on the tab add books to this list and then choose from your books, or simply search. Discover new books on Goodreads.
From early activism to modern struggles, dig deep into the rich history of the queer community with our curated list of the best gay history books. The pickings are more plentiful than they were a short while ago; these past few years have been a boon for fiction that explores these once lost and hidden lives. The first novel in a trilogy focused on the life and loves of Alexander The Great, penned by an author who fled her native England so she could live more openly with her female partner. When I first read it, I was astounded by the even-handedness and reverence she showed for the relationship between Alexander and his lover Hephaestion.
The Best LGBTQ+ Historical Fiction books 1. Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo An profound historical fiction focusing on lesbian culture in the s. We follow a Chinese American character coming of age and exploring her sexuality in s San Francisco. This well-researched book portrays the challenges of a difficult era. I Want That Twink Obliterated! Lady's Knight. Floating Hotel.
Immerse yourself in history from highwaymen to Hollywood starlets with 25 of the best queer historical fiction books to get lost in. Next year, Northodox Press will be publishing my novel, Dwell, the story of a love between two men, set in the early twentieth century. So I thought it might be fun to compile for you a list of ten books which I have loved which also have historical settings and feature men who are in love with each other. Of course, I have had to exclude a lot of novels which deserved to be included.
From forbidden love to fierce resilience, this list of the best LGBT historical fiction books features queer stories across centuries. Discover powerful, emotional reads in rich historical settings. .
A master of award-winning queer historical fiction, New York Times bestselling author Robin Talley once again brings to life with heart and vivid detail an emotionally captivating story about the lives of two teen girls living in an age when just being yourself was an incredible act of bravery. Buy Music From Another World now! 6. .
Books shelved as gay-historical-fiction: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, Maurice by E.M. Forster, The Persian Boy by Mary Renault, The Chariotee. .