One great LGBT book in 2018 fiction is 'Red, White & Royal Blue' by Casey McQuiston. It's a charming romantic comedy about the relationship between the First Son of the United States and a British prince.
One great LGBT fiction book is 'Call Me By Your Name' by André Aciman. It beautifully captures a summer love story between two young men. Another is 'The Color Purple' by Alice Walker, which has strong themes of female - female love within its complex narrative of race and oppression. Also, 'Maurice' by E. M. Forster is a classic that delves into the life and love of a gay man in a rather conservative society.
For 2019 LGBT fiction, you can't miss 'On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous' by Ocean Vuong. It's a beautifully written novel that touches on the experiences of a queer Vietnamese - American. It has themes of family, immigration, and queer identity woven together in a very poetic way.
One well - known historical LGBT fiction book is 'Maurice' by E. M. Forster. It was written in the early 20th century but published posthumously. It tells the story of a young man's self - discovery of his homosexuality in a repressive society. Another is 'The Color Purple' by Alice Walker. While it has many themes, it also touches on the relationship between two female characters in a way that can be seen as having LGBT undertones, set against the backdrop of the African - American experience in the early 20th century. And 'Giovanni's Room' by James Baldwin, which is set in Paris and explores themes of love, lust, and sexual identity.
Well, 'Luna: New Moon' by Ian McDonald is a good LGBT science fiction book. It's set on the moon and has LGBT characters whose lives are intertwined with the political and social upheaval there. 'The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet' by Becky Chambers is another wonderful choice. It's about a crew on a spaceship and has LGBT representation among the diverse cast. And 'Ash' by Malinda Lo, which is a retelling of Cinderella in a fantasy - science - fiction world and also features LGBT themes.
One great LGBT historical fiction book is 'Maurice' by E. M. Forster. It's set in the early 20th century and explores the life of a young man, Maurice, coming to terms with his homosexuality in a society that doesn't accept it. Another is 'The Color Purple' by Alice Walker, which touches on lesbian relationships within the context of the African - American experience in the early 1900s. 'Stone Butch Blues' by Leslie Feinberg is also a significant work, portraying the life of a butch lesbian in the mid - 20th century.
Many of these books often feature diverse and inclusive settings. For example, they might show planets or societies where different sexual orientations are fully accepted and integrated into the culture.
Often, lgbt books fiction are a form of social commentary. They can show the progress or lack thereof in terms of lgbt rights and how society treats the lgbt community. Books like 'Fun Home' by Alison Bechdel use the personal story of the author to comment on broader social issues related to the lgbt experience.
One great book is 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda'. It's a heartwarming story about a closeted gay teen, Simon, who has his secret emails leaked. It's a really relatable and engaging read for young adults exploring LGBT themes.
Some new lgbt ya fiction to look out for are 'Red, White & Royal Blue' which is a fun and engaging story about the relationship between the son of the US President and a British prince. It combines elements of politics and young love. 'We Are Okay' is another. It's a quieter story about a girl coming to terms with her feelings and her past relationship with another girl. It's a very poignant read.