LGBTQIA+ Fiction bestsellers

The House in the Cerulean Sea

Cerulean Chronicles: Book #1

By: TJ Klune
Narrated by: Daniel Henning
Length: 12 hours 12 minutes

“The characters! Funny and sad, touching all the feels! Read more

Somewhere Beyond the Sea

Cerulean Chronicles: Book #2

By: TJ Klune
Narrated by: Daniel Henning
Length: 15 hours 47 minutes

“Just as amazing as The House in the Cerulean Sea! A well written and absolutely fantastic story of found family, love, and overcoming obstacles. Read more

The Song of Achilles

A Novel

By: Madeline Miller
Narrated by: Frazer Douglas
Length: 11 hours 14 minutes

“A sweeping emotional tale of war, passion, and devastation. You are given insight into a hero's life through the eyes of Patroclus in a way that has never been done before.You may think you know the story of Achilles and Patroclus but I promise you, you don't. Miller is able to ensnare your imagination and capture the human spirit in a way few... Read more

Can't Spell Treason Without Tea

Tomes & Tea: Book #1

By: Rebecca Thorne
Narrated by: Jessica Threet
Length: 11 hours 44 minutes

“A fun sapphic romantasy with enough conflict to remind Reyna and Kianthe they can’t run away from their problems. The narrator does fantastic voices for each of the characters! Read more

Martyr!

A novel

By: Kaveh Akbar
Narrated by: Arian Moayed
Length: 10 hours 39 minutes

“I honestly have a hard time verbalizing exactly what I love about this novel, except to say that I am writing this staff pick months after reading it because it's still on my mind. Cyrus Shams was a baby when his mother's plane was shot down over the Persian Gulf. Following her death, Cyrus and his father move to Indiana; his father dies as... Read more

The Three Lives of Cate Kay

Reese's Book Club: A Novel

By: Kate Fagan
Narrated by: Marin Ireland, Tessa Albertson, Genevieve Kingston, Imani Jade Powers, Corey Brill, Kevin R. Free, Daniel Henning, Hillary Huber, Helen Laser, Fred Sanders, Jackie Sanders & Emily Woo Zeller
Length: 9 hours 52 minutes

“What if the most selfish thing you ever did lead to you getting everything you ever wanted - and nothing that really matters? That makes The Three Lives of Cate Kay sound like a downer, but it's not. The payoff of this intricately plotted novel about friendship and love, and the stories we tell, is a joy! Read more

Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

By: V. E. Schwab
Narrated by: Julia Whelan, Katie Leung & Marisa Calin
Length: 18 hours 25 minutes

“Fans of Addie LaRue and Interview with the Vampire will enjoy the deliberate prose and lush historical settings of Schwab’s foray into the wonderful world of vampire literature. We follow three different women as they embark upon their new lives as children of the midnight soil and learn to master freedom, power, and never-ending hunger. A tale... Read more

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

A Novel

By: Ocean Vuong
Narrated by: Ocean Vuong
Length: 7 hours 18 minutes

“A story of son writing a letter to his mother who will likely never read it. The language is so beautiful I stopped breathing several times, my heart beating into my chest. Vuong is testing the limits and possibilities of language as he recounts their story together. The story of the Vietnam War, of domestic violence, acts of love, drug abuse, a... Read more

Stag Dance

A Novel & Stories

By: Torrey Peters
Narrated by: Lee Osorio, Briggon Snow, Eileen Noonan & Pyrrha Nicole
Length: 9 hours 6 minutes

“Erotic and quietly touching, instinctive and temperamental, this novella and added short stories delight as much as they disturb. Lumberjack jamborees, dehumanizing skin suits, the shrieks of baby pigs, and a world wracked by a hormone famine come together to make an unsettling experience highlighting the complexities of the queer/femme... Read more

Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert

A Novel

By: Bob the Drag Queen
Narrated by: Bob the Drag Queen
Length: 4 hours 17 minutes

“Bob the Drag Queen has outdone themselves! From weaving a fantastical, introspective tale of what it means to be free to their fabulous narration (not to mention performing two songs mentioned in the novel), I listened to this one straight through! Read more

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

A Novel

By: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Narrated by: Alma Cuervo, Julia Whelan & Robin Miles
Length: 12 hours 10 minutes

“This was a very entertaining read. Reid always does a great job getting you to immediately invest in the characters. This book was a fun ride through the golden era of Hollywood. I could've listened to another hour. The narration alternates between readers, and kept the book feeling fresh and new the whole way through. Read more

My Best Friend's Honeymoon

By: Meryl Wilsner
Narrated by: Blair Baker & Emily Shaw
Length: 7 hours 42 minutes

“If you’re a sapphic who’s been in love with your best friend, have a seat. Wilsner paints a picture of exactly what that feels like and cranks up the spice. If you've ever been there, this book is beautiful catharsis. Read more

The Sapling Cage

Daughters of the Empty Throne: Book #1

By: Margaret Killjoy
Narrated by: Jackie Meloche
Length: 9 hours 8 minutes

“A great trans coming of age! perfect for anyone who loved Alanna by Tamora Pierce, especially if you wondered how her brother Thom was doing, and especially especially if you wished Thom were actually a trans girl. Read more

The Pairing

By: Casey McQuiston
Narrated by: Emma Galvin & Max Meyers
Length: 14 hours 14 minutes

“Ooh my, this book is a delight! It's a spicy food tour through Europe with two exes trying to work through the disaster that was the end of their relationship. Pairs well with something delicious to eat or your favorite beverage! Read more

Camp Damascus

By: Chuck Tingle
Narrated by: Mara Wilson
Length: 9 hours 29 minutes

“Neverton is home to the only gay conversion camp in the country to boast a 100% success rate: Camp Damascus. God-fearing Rose Darling knows all about the camp from the commercials starring the charismatic Pastor Pete Bend. But when Rose starts coughing up flies and getting flashes of a life she doesn't remember living -- and a girl she doesn't... Read more

Bury Your Gays

By: Chuck Tingle
Narrated by: André Santana, Charlie Jane Anders, CJ Leede, Georgia Bird, Liz Kerin, Mara Wilson, Mark Oshiro, Sarah Gailey, Stephen Graham Jones, T. Kingfisher & TJ Klune
Length: 10 hours 11 minutes

“The mysterious author Chuck Tingle, who only makes public appearances in a pink mask and sunglasses, has written a horror novel turning tropes on their heads, offering a bloody, funny commentary on being LGBTQ+, working in the film industry, and contending with some very evil AI. Along the way, we get a primer on the horror genre and meet a host... Read more

Under the Whispering Door

By: TJ Klune
Narrated by: Kirt Graves
Length: 14 hours 54 minutes

“Full of heart, hope, grief, humor, delicious character development and perfectly steeped tea, Under the Whispering Door is one-of-a kind. I laughed, I cried, I stayed up far too late reading. You don't want to miss this book. Read more

The Prospects

A Novel

By: KT Hoffman
Narrated by: Shaan Dasani & KT Hoffman
Length: 11 hours 34 minutes

“A joyful, heartfelt debut! Gene loves baseball and his team, even in the minors. It’s enough to be the first openly trans player. When a face from the past joins his team, it upsets the life Gene’s made for himself. Can he restore the balance? Read more

The In-Between Bookstore

A Novel

By: Edward Underhill
Narrated by: Shaan Dasani
Length: 9 hours 23 minutes

“A sensitive novel about what it's like to grow up queer in a small town and find queer communities at the college and in the big city. And what it can be like to return to your old home, to discover a queer community there and to wonder what would have happened if your younger self had had more knowledge at his disposal and whether he should... Read more

When the Tides Held the Moon

By: Venessa Vida Kelley
Narrated by: Joel de la Fuente & Lee Osorio
Length: 12 hours 22 minutes

“This book. I absolutely devoured it. I cried, I laughed, and I swam with these characters and was completely pulled into the Current. This love letter of a novel is a soulful historical fantasy with a vibrant, show-stopping backdrop. I highly recommend it for lovers of all things Puerto Rican, queer, and just a little bit magical. There was... Read more

Kiss Her Once for Me

A Novel

By: Alison Cochrun
Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
Length: 10 hours 38 minutes

“I'm inclined to say that this is one of the greatest holiday rom-coms I have ever read. Inspired by the beloved film While You Were Sleeping, Kiss Her Once For Me is a sapphic love story following a down-on-her-luck artist who fakes an engagement with a hotshot landlord, only to discover that his sister was the woman that stole her heart last... Read more

I Kissed Shara Wheeler

A Novel

By: Casey McQuiston
Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
Length: 9 hours 24 minutes

“All Chloe wants is to be class valedictorian and to beat Shara Wheeler to it. This goal comes crumbling down when Shara Gone Girl’s herself just a month before graduation after kissing Chloe and two other people. Following a trail of pink stationery, Chloe must come to terms with buried feelings and accept that not everyone is what she expected,... Read more

The Rachel Incident

A novel

By: Caroline O'Donoghue
Narrated by: Tara Flynn
Length: 9 hours 22 minutes

“This is pretty much a perfect book. I loved the humour, the characters, the sometimes heartbreaking, always realistic and well-told story. And the audiobook narration was *chefs kiss emoji* This was a fun, smart, deeply satisfying read and I loved every moment. Read more

The Guncle

THE GUNCLE: Book #1

By: Steven Rowley
Narrated by: Steven Rowley
Length: 11 hours 23 minutes

“I’m not really sure how to pitch this novel of a has-been (but still very gay) actor taking his young niece and nephew in for the summer after their mother passes away, but I can tell you that I haven’t read something this surprisingly sharp yet delightfully sweet in ages. I giggled, I gasped, I cried, and most of all I fell in love with this... Read more

The Incandescent

By: Emily Tesh
Narrated by: Zara Ramm
Length: 12 hours 25 minutes

“The traditional magic British boarding school like you’ve never seen it before—through the eyes of the highly competent, over-worked Director of Magic who has to keep a centuries-old campus and its reckless students safe from the demons her own power runs off. I loved seeing one of my all-time favorite tropes turned on its head, with a badass... Read more

Mortal Follies

A Novel

The Mortal Follies series: Book #1

By: Alexis Hall
Narrated by: Nneka Okoye
Length: 11 hours 49 minutes

“Another title to join the ranks of cozy fantasy books, Mortal Follies is bright, silly, and so tongue-in-cheek it can be ridiculous. Our protagonist Maelys sets out to break a mysterious curse laid upon her, and with the help of her friends falls into a mess of gods, fairies, demons, and romance. Perhaps what is most special about this story is... Read more

The Emperor of Gladness

A Novel

By: Ocean Vuong
Narrated by: James Aaron Oh
Length: TBA

“A story about the everyday magic of knowing people, and finding purpose in the mundane. More than just your usual coming of age story, The Emperor of Gladness is life and death and laughter all rolled up into one beautiful book. Read more

The Charm Offensive

A Novel

By: Alison Cochrun
Narrated by: Vikas Adam, Graham Halstead & Cassandra Campbell
Length: 10 hours 51 minutes

“Cochrun expertly captures the nuance of falling for someone with mental health issues, while navigating your own identity, sexuality and neurodivergent revelations in way I have never seen before. This book had me all up in my feelings. I've read it all the way through multiple times (maybe six). Read more

Fang Fiction

A Novel

By: Kate Stayman-London
Narrated by: Amber Benson & Kate Stayman-London
Length: 13 hours 25 minutes

“Like a pinball game, every trope in the genre gets hit, in the very best ways. Told between podcast and online forum excerpts, passages form the Blood Feud fiction itself, and other fun tidbits, the intrepid Tess navigates what was only supposed to be a fictional world but now has all too real consequences. She and former roommate Joni and... Read more

Red, White & Royal Blue

A Novel

By: Casey McQuiston
Narrated by: Ramon de Ocampo
Length: 12 hours 15 minutes

“This book is so much more than a captivating romance—it's a bubble bath, a warm hug, a delicious dessert, a catharsis full of feeling and hope and queer joy that still makes me cry and laugh even as I've reread it 10+ times! The audiobook is skillfully narrated, and de Ocampo does far better British and Texan accents than my brain could come up... Read more

The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen

The Doomsday Books: Book #1

By: KJ Charles
Narrated by: Martyn Swain
Length: 11 hours 16 minutes

Abandoned by his father, Gareth Inglis grew up lonely, prickly, and used to disappointment. Still, he longs for a connection. When he meets a charming stranger, he falls head over heels?until everything goes wrong and he's left alone again. Then Gareth's father dies, turning the shabby London clerk into Sir Gareth, with a grand house on the... Read more

Hungerstone

By: Kat Dunn
Narrated by: Perdita Weeks
Length: 10 hours 15 minutes

“A wonderfully dark and sexy retelling of Carmilla. It's a novel of female oppression, rage and vampirism with great characters and setting. It's gothic, atmospheric, tense... what more do you need? Read more

This Fatal Kiss

By: Alicia Jasinska
Narrated by: Kristyna Ruth Zaharek
Length: 11 hours 45 minutes

“This Fatal Kiss is an urban fantasy, Slavic folklore reimagining of The Little Mermaid, filled with ghosts, demons, spirit-hunters, and true love's kiss. Featuring flirtatious bi x bi x bi enemies to lovers and 'oh you killed someone? Good thing I brought a shovel' sisterhood, this is a fun YA novel all about grappling with what you thought to... Read more

Lucy Undying: A Dracula Novel

By: Kiersten White
Narrated by: Mx. Nicky Endres, Linda Jones, Elizabeth Knowelden, Billie Fulford-Brown, Kiersten White & Jeremy Carlisle Parker
Length: 18 hours 9 minutes

“LUCY DESERVED A GIRLFRIEND AND KIERSTEN WHITE GAVE HER THE PERFECT ONE!! Iris’s ferocity is one of my favorite things about this book. She is such a brilliant and passionate character and I adore her sentimentality. As for Lucy, what I love most of her is her lack of inhibitions when it comes to her actions and her character growth!!!! Lucy was... Read more

Light From Uncommon Stars

By: Ryka Aoki
Narrated by: Cindy Kay
Length: 13 hours 13 minutes

“Beautiful book by a wonderful author! Check the content warnings though x Read more

Fevered Star

Between Earth and Sky: Book #2

By: Rebecca Roanhorse
Narrated by: Christian Barillas, Darrell Dennis, Cara Gee, Nicole Lewis & Shaun Taylor-Corbett
Length: 12 hours 57 minutes

“If you feel like you haven't read a good fantasy series in a while, pick this up! It has all the fantasy tropes you want, good pacing, intricate characters, political machinations, and a unique mythology. A very satisfying second book, plus Cara Gee is an amazing narrator! (Everyone does a good job, but she's a personal fav due to her role as... Read more

Written in the Stars

A Novel

By: Alexandria Bellefleur
Narrated by: Lauren Sweet
Length: 11 hours 11 minutes

“A disastrous blind date leads to a fake relationship between a free-spirited, astrology-loving astronomer and an analytical and skeptical actuary. With major Pride and Prejudice vibes, you are going to fall in love with Elle and Darcy! Read more

Go Luck Yourself

A Royals and Romance Novel

Royals and Romance: Book #2

By: Sara Raasch
Narrated by: Dylan Reilly Fitzpatrick
Length: 10 hours 32 minutes

“I love this book!!! Only Sara Raasch could give me butterflies over a hand holding scene. The pining, the yearning - it's SO good. Read more

Dream On, Ramona Riley

A Clover Lake Novel: Book #1

By: Ashley Herring Blake
Narrated by: Gail Shalan
Length: 11 hours 58 minutes

“Ashley Herring Blake knows exactly how to deliver heartfelt emotion and spice, Dream On, Ramona Riley is no exception. This sizzling summer romance set against the backdrop of a vibrant movie set is pure fun, with Blake taking her signature storytelling to new, daring heights. The spice level is elevated, and I am absolutely here for it. As the... Read more

Triple Sec

A Novel

By: TJ Alexander
Narrated by: Jeremy Carlisle Parker
Length: 11 hours 36 minutes

A jaded bartender is wooed by a charmingly quirky couple in this fresh and sizzling polyamorous rom-com, set in the glamorous world of high-end cocktail bars—from the acclaimed author of the “tender, decadent, and sparklingly funny” (Lana Harper, New York Times bestselling author) Chef’s Choice.

As a bartender at Terror & Virtue, a swanky... Read more

A Pirate's Life for Tea

Tomes & Tea: Book #2

By: Rebecca Thorne
Narrated by: Jessica Threet
Length: 13 hours 4 minutes

“Reyna and Kianthe’s hunt for dragon eggs takes them out of Tawney and into the great Nacean River. Jessica Threet brings even more fun narration to new characters, like the dastardly Pirate Dreggs. I was immersed into the pirate fights and rooting Serina and Bobbie. Read more

The Nightmare Before Kissmas

A Royals and Romance Novel

Royals and Romance: Book #1

By: Sara Raasch
Narrated by: Ellis Evans
Length: 12 hours 23 minutes

“A giggle-worthy, swoon-inducing romance that you will absolutely need to inflict on your friends. The premise is as delightful as it is ridiculous: the princes of Halloween and Christmas in a rivals-to-lovers romantic whirlwind fighting over a girl that neither of them actually want. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of reading this book. Even... Read more

Eat the Ones You Love

By: Sarah Maria Griffin
Narrated by: Barry McStay & Lauren O’Leary
Length: 8 hours 23 minutes

“Conceptual, well-crafted, and—at times—just plain weird. Set amidst the backdrop of a dying mall in Ireland, Shell finds herself needing some direction after the wreckage of her last relationship. She stumbles upon a florist in the mall with a "help needed" sign in the window and sets off a series of events that uncover several years-hidden... Read more

Open, Heaven

A Novel

By: Seán Hewitt
Narrated by: Sebastian Croft
Length: 6 hours 27 minutes

“A beautiful reflection of a young Irish gay man’s first love, first loss, and becoming more of himself in his small town. Lyrical and simply lovely. Read more

Detransition, Baby

A Novel

By: Torrey Peters
Narrated by: Renata Friedman
Length: 12 hours 31 minutes

“This book led to my favorite book club conversation to date. The characters are messy and mostly unlikeable and Peters unflinchingly dives straight into topics in trans identity often considered taboo, without worrying about placating a cisgender audience. A quietly chaotic and fascinating character study. Read more

Last Night at the Telegraph Club

By: Malinda Lo
Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
Length: 12 hours 25 minutes

“This coming of age story about a young woman growing up queer in 1950s Chinatown, San Francisco, was brilliant. I loved the rich historical detail, believable characters, exploration of intersectional identities, romance, and sense of place, made even stronger by the excellent narration. Best book I've read in quite some time and highly... Read more

The Broposal

By: Sonora Reyes
Narrated by: André Santana & Alejandro Antonio Ruiz
Length: 10 hours 22 minutes

“This book was a fun book that touches on a lot of important topics in a way that highlights intersectionality while still being entertaining. You will laugh, you will cry, it is a fun journey. Read more

They Never Learn

By: Layne Fargo
Narrated by: Lameece Issaq & Eileen Stevens
Length: 10 hours 9 minutes

From the author of the “raw, ingenious, and utterly fearless” (Wendy Walker, USA TODAY bestselling author) Temper comes a dynamic psychological thriller about two women who give bad men exactly what they deserve—perfect for fans of Killing Eve and Chelsea Cain.

Scarlett Clark is an exceptional English professor. But she’s even better at getting... Read more

Futbolista

By: Jonny Garza Villa
Narrated by: Robb Moreira
Length: 12 hours 15 minutes

“Jonny Garza Villa brings us Futbolista, a story that follows goalie Gabriel Piña through his first semester of college. I found myself tearing through the pages to see what would happen next, while also savoring Gabi’s journey of self-discovery and the sweet, slow friendship he develops with his philosophy class tutor, Vale. A very promising... Read more

Tea You at the Altar

Tomes & Tea: Book #3

By: Rebecca Thorne
Narrated by: Jessica Threet
Length: 12 hours 3 minutes

“In short, if someone loves the other books in the series they will doubtlessly love this one. In the third book in Rebecca Thorne’s Tomes and Tea series, all the characters from her previous books come together to celebrate Reyna and Kianthe’s marriage while also plotting a political take over! It’s the coziest coup ever and an utter delight 💜 Read more