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For those of us who are crowd-averse introverts, or those of us still lurking on the sidelines because of the pandemic, Pride may look a little quieter this year. And that’s ok, there are still many ways to celebrate besides parades and parties. In my experience, the best way to be with people without actually being with people is definitely to indulge in some really good books. So whether you are a proud member of the community or a supportive ally, here is a list of 30 LGBTQIA+ books to celebrate Pride Month.

Comics and Graphic Novels

• Joyride (volumes 1-3) by Jackson Lanzing (teen)
• Valor (volumes 1&2) by Fairylogue Press (teen)
• Cosmoknights by Hannah Templer (teen)
• Paper Girls (volumes 1-6) by Brian K. Vaughan (teen)
• Fence (volumes 1-3) by C.S. Pacat (teen)
• Always Human by Ari North (teen)
• Isola (volumes 1&2) by Brenden Fletcher (*adult*)
• Commanders in Crisis (volume 1) by Steve Orlando (*adult*)
• Heathen (volumes 1-3) by Natasha Alterici (*adult*)

Memoirs and Essays

• Leaving Isn’t the Hardest Thing by Lauren Hough
• One Life by Megan Rapinoe
• We are Never Meeting in Real Life by Samantha Irby
• Here For It by R. Eric Thomas
• Tomboyland by Melissa Faliveno

Young Adult Fiction

• Cemetery boys by Aiden Thomas
• Aristotle And Dante Discover The Secrets Of The Universe (series) by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
• Call Down The Hawk (series) by Maggie Stiefvater
• Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust
• Every Heart a Doorway Every Heart A Doorway (series) by Seanan McGuire
• Shades of Magic (series) by V.E. Scwab

Adult Fiction

• Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente
• The Sleeper And The Spindle by Neil Gaiman
• The Ruthless Lady’s Guide To Wizardry by C. M. Waggoner
• This Is How You Lose The Time War by Amal El-Mohtar, Max Gladstone
• The Song Of Achilles by Madeline Miller
• Magic For Liars by Sarah Gailey

Middle Grade Fiction

• The Tea Dragon Society (series) by K. O’Neill
• Cattywampus by Ash Van Otterloo
• Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger
• Princess Princess Ever After by K. O’Neill