LGBTQIA+ Fiction bestsellers

Somewhere Beyond the Sea

Cerulean Chronicles: Book #2

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

“If you were afraid a sequel to the House in the Cerulean Sea wouldn't be as good, fear no more. This book is written from Arthur's perspective and it is just as amazing. The characters Klune writes are so thought provoking. I loved it! Read more

The House in the Cerulean Sea

Cerulean Chronicles: Book #1

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

“It is rare to find a book of substance with a happy ending. THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA is that book. Middle-aged, portly, queer Linus Baker is a by-the-book, no-nonsense Case Manager in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth - and his lonely heart cares what happens to the magical children who have been placed in segregated orphanages.... Read more

The Song of Achilles

A Novel

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

“Madeline Miller's retelling of the Iliad is beautifully written. From page one, I was sucked into the story, and it never let me go. Frazer Douglas' narration is impeccable, bringing the story to life in ways that I'd never dreamed possible. Such a beautiful audiobook, through and through. I can't count how many times I've listened to this... Read more

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

Wayfarers: Book #1

By: Becky Chambers
Narrated by: Rachel Dulude
Length: 14 hours 23 minutes

“Becky Chambers is my new favorite science fiction author. The Wayfarers series is so emotionally satisfying. I know "cozy mysteries" is a genre, and I'm not sure if "cozy sci-fi" is really a thing or not, but it is kind of how I think about this series. It's fun, smart, character driven goodness. 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 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

Make the Season Bright

By: Ashley Herring Blake
Narrated by: Kristen DiMercurio
Length: 10 hours 24 minutes

Two exes find themselves stuck at the same house for Christmas in this holiday romance by Ashley Herring Blake, USA Today bestselling author of Iris Kelly Doesn't Date.

It's been five years since Charlotte Donovan was ditched at the altar by her ex-fiancée, and she’s doing more than okay. Sure, her single mother never checks in, but she has her... 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

“Look no further for your new favorite holiday romance! This book has such rich world-building, an excellent cast of side characters, and, of course, amazing romance leads. A must read for fans of LGBTQ+ Romantasy books! Read more

Under the Whispering Door

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

“One reviewer called Under the Whispering Door "A Man Called Ove meets The Good Place", which pretty accurately sums it up. A love story as well as a story of grief, regrets, and living a meaningful life, Under the Whispering Door is ultimately a story of hope and second chances. This book is delightfully weird and quirky, and a wonderful follow... Read more

Can't Spell Treason Without Tea

Tomes & Tea: Book #1

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

“Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne is a delightful queer cozy fantasy. It's very soothing and low stakes. There's a lot of books and a lot of tea and a little bit of dragons and being hunted by an evil queen. I loved the two main characters, and I adored watching their relationship develop. Also, the narrator was amazing. 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

“This one is for all the disappointed fans who never got to see their queer ships become canon on TV. Misha Byrne, once that devastated fan, is now a TV writer who will fight the horrors of homophobia and capitalism to get that coveted on screen kiss. A true hero! Read more

Red, White & Royal Blue

A Novel

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

“Fresh, irreverent, and funny, Red, White & Royal Blue is a delight and a treasure. With subtle jabs, Casey McQuiston pokes fun at both the public face of the British monarchy as well as the back-door politicking that dominates the U.S. political scene. The story follows the self-centered Alex Claremont-Diaz (America’s First Son) and his... Read more

Don't Want You Like a Best Friend

A Novel

The Mischief & Matchmaking Series: Book #1

By: Emma R. Alban
Narrated by: Mary Jane Wells & Morag Sims
Length: 10 hours 47 minutes

“What a vibrant beginning to a new historical romance series! Full of intrigue, stolen kisses, and London drama, this sweet queer love story follows two women who dare to hope in a world not built for them. 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

Brideshead Revisited

By: Evelyn Waugh
Narrated by: Jeremy Irons
Length: 11 hours 33 minutes

“Brideshead Revisited is perfect for those who enjoyed the recently released movie Saltburn. Set in the period between the two world wars, this novel highlights class tensions, religious trauma, and obsession with privilege. This witty and devastating comedy of manners made me think about familial and romantic love and the lengths we’ll go to to... Read more

The Pairing

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

“The Pairing is Casey McQuiston’s masterwork. This was sensual, lush, and decadent in all the best ways. I fell in love with Theo and Kit, and I can’t wait to reread it and experience the magic all over again. Read more

Swordcrossed

By: Freya Marske
Narrated by: Omari Douglas
Length: 14 hours 18 minutes

“Another light queer fantasy for me and my besties to enjoy! In this incredibly vibrant and colorful story, a struggling heir hires a charming con artist to be his swordsman at his upcoming wedding. Through sword-fighting practice and the unexpected unraveling of a mystery, they fall for each other, sparking white-hot desire and the risk of... Read more

The Once and Future Witches

By: Alix E. Harrow
Narrated by: Gabra Zackman
Length: 16 hours 3 minutes

“Alix Harrow’s The Ten Thousand Doors of January was my favorite book last year, so I had incredibly high expectations when I picked up The Once and Future Witches. This book is very different, but I adore it just as much! Set in the late 1800s in a world with a slightly alternate history from ours, women are fighting for the vote and losing.... Read more

Kiss Her Once for Me

A Novel

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

“So effing cute. The perfect little holiday romcom. Read more

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

A Novel

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

“Alright 2019, this is the novel to beat. On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous is the rare novel that makes you experience reading in a slightly different way and shows you that, no matter how many books you’ve read, something new and uniquely beautiful can still be found. The novel takes the form of a letter written by the main character, Little Dog,... Read more

In the Lives of Puppets

By: TJ Klune
Narrated by: Daniel Henning
Length: 15 hours 22 minutes

“TJ Klune has never let me down, but I wasn't expecting In The Lives of Puppets to outshine the rest like it has. A Pinocchio retelling with a queer, dystopian setting? This book tore my heart out and then threw it back into my chest three times larger. The descriptions, the characters, the representation!! I cannot recommend this enough. If... Read more

Delilah Green Doesn't Care

By: Ashley Herring Blake
Narrated by: Kristen DiMercurio
Length: 11 hours 41 minutes

“Have you ever run into someone from your childhood, someone that you thought you had all figured out and maybe even disliked, only to find out that you never really knew them at all? Then this is the book for you. Delilah Green the social pariah of her small hometown comes back to Bright Falls to photograph her uptight stepsister, Astrid's... Read more

Love & Other Disasters

Nashville Love: Book #1

By: Anita Kelly
Narrated by: Lindsey Dorcus
Length: 10 hours 38 minutes

“I’m not a huge romance book person but I really enjoyed this one! This queer love story between a quirky self–taught cook and her seasoned (haha) nonbinary rival on a cooking show is incredibly charming and the perfect amount of hot, too. London’s quest to come out isn’t easy but ultimately validating. I hope to see more stories like theirs... Read more

Sorcery and Small Magics

The Wildersongs: Book #1

By: Maiga Doocy
Narrated by: Ciaran Saward
Length: 11 hours 16 minutes

“I devoured this book in almost one sitting. The stakes are just high enough to add a sense of urgency, but there is a lightness and warmth that keep events from feeling too harrowing. The magic system is novel without requiring advanced mathematics to comprehend, and the gradual, grudging thaw between Leo and Grimm is perfectly paced. I was... Read more

The Guncle

THE GUNCLE: Book #1

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

“Absolutely adored this. I laughed so hard while also feeling moved by the characters navigating grief associated with losing a mother / sister-in-law/best friend. Rowley plays with expectations surrounding grief – to be sad, to mourn, not to laugh – and the need for joy, survival, and life after loss. "Gup" (Gay Uncle Patrick) imparts his wisdom... Read more

Less (Winner of the Pulitzer Prize)

A Novel

By: Andrew Sean Greer
Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
Length: 8 hours 17 minutes

“What would you do if you found yourself at the precipice of your 50th birthday with nothing to say for yourself other than your long term relationship with a famous author, now former relationship? Maybe Arthur Less can fall back on his own writing, which has been poorly received, or maybe he can fall back into the arms of his lover, who has... Read more

One Last Stop

By: Casey McQuiston
Narrated by: Natalie Naudus
Length: 12 hours 10 minutes

“Dreamy otherworldy time loop trouble. Check. Swoony, sexy, queer love story. Check. Charming, Mysterious impossible characters. Check. Awesome displays of found family. Check. What more could you want? Honest, dazzling and downright amusing, from the author of the breakout hit Red, White & Royal Blue. Read more

How Does That Make You Feel, Magda Eklund?

A Novel

By: Anna Montague
Narrated by: Cynthia Nixon
Length: 8 hours 57 minutes

“In turns heartbreaking and humorous, this novel follows a 70-year old woman on a road trip with her best friend’s ashes. Along the way, she confronts her grief and her sexuality, demonstrating that honesty and connection are there, if we are brave enough to reach for them. Cynthia Nixon’s narration perfectly expresses the humor and poignancy of... Read more

A Marvellous Light

The Last Binding: Book #1

By: Freya Marske
Narrated by: David Thorpe
Length: 14 hours 30 minutes

“I love a good queer gaslamp fantasy, especially when it includes a creative and unusual magic system! This story places a huge importance on a love of books and learning, and much of it revolves around our connection to the land - concepts that couldn’t be more up my alley. Read more

Hell Followed with Us

By: Andrew Joseph White
Narrated by: Shaan Dasani, Graham Halstead & Avi Roque
Length: 10 hours 47 minutes

“Religious trauma, trans rage, and teen romance await in this tender and gruesome horror novel. In a disturbing near-future, with the help of a band of young queer survivors, trans-boy Benji escapes the eco-Christo-fascist cult that raised him (and brought about the apocalypse), but not before being injected with a bioweapon that will transform... Read more

Amor Actually

A Holiday Romance Anthology

By: Adriana Herrera, Zoey Castile, Alexis Daria, Diana Muñoz Stewart, Priscilla Oliveras, Sabrina Sol & Mia Sosa
Narrated by: Ramona Master & Gomez Pugh
Length: 12 hours 10 minutes

"It’s Christmas Eve in NYC, when anything is possible. For these couples, it’s the season to find true love. From second chances, big leaps, missed connections, and reconnections, this charming collection celebrates the spirit of the holidays and delivers nine perfect HEAs. Make the Yuletide Gay by Adriana Herrera After a string of broken... Read more

I'll Be Gone for Christmas

A Novel

By: Georgia K. Boone
Narrated by: Angel Pean & Karen Malina White
Length: 7 hours 53 minutes

For fans of The Holiday comes a heartwarming Christmas house-swap rom-com debut in which finding yourself and finding love come hand in hand.Bee Tyler needs a break. In the bustling San Francisco tech community, no one ever seems to stand still—especially her perfect sister and business partner, Beth. So when her best friend suggests a getaway... Read more

Celestial Monsters

The Sunbearer Duology: Book #2

By: Aiden Thomas
Narrated by: André Santana
Length: 12 hours 35 minutes

“Aiden Thomas has done it again! The conclusion to this duology is honestly really amazing. The pacing is fantastic, the odds/stakes have been raised, and it still keeps that humor that I adore so much in Aiden's writing. The addition of a dual POV for this one makes it such a well-rounded story. The character development for EVERYONE is... 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

The Jasmine Throne

The Burning Kingdoms: Book #1

By: Tasha Suri
Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio
Length: 19 hours 42 minutes

"RAISES THE BAR FOR WHAT EPIC FANTASY SHOULD BE." —Chloe Gong, author of These Violent Delights

A ruthless princess and a powerful priestess come together to rewrite the fate of an empire in this “fiercely and unapologetically feminist tale of endurance and revolution set against a gorgeous, unique magical world” (S. A. Chakraborty).

Exiled by her... Read more

Take a Hint, Dani Brown

A Novel

The Brown Sisters: Book #2

By: Talia Hibbert
Narrated by: Ione Butler
Length: 10 hours

“Take a Hint, Dani Brown is the most fun I’ve had reading a book all year. The banter between all of the characters was hilarious and relatable. The moments of compassion between Dani and Zaf on which their relationship is built emphasize the power in vulnerability. Zaf’s struggles with anxiety and Dani’s struggles against her own insecurities... Read more

Greta & Valdin

A Novel

By: Rebecca K Reilly
Narrated by: Natalie Beran, Jackson Bliss, Eilidh Beaton, Nico Evers-Swindell & Gary Furlong
Length: 9 hours 28 minutes

“Greta & Valdin is a wonderfully fresh, funny, diasporic queer family drama! Centered around a Maori-Russian sibling duo living in Aukland and their extended family and lovers, this book is filled with love, laughter, millenial meandering, and insightful depictions of anxiety and migration. The audio is so well done, especially considering... Read more

Metal from Heaven

By: August Clarke
Narrated by: Vico Ortiz
Length: 14 hours 50 minutes

“WHEN MY VIOLENCE SUBSIDES, WE WILL HAVE NOTHING, AND BE CHAMPIONS.”Ichorite is progress. More durable and malleable than steel, ichorite is the lifeblood of a dawning industrial revolution. Yann I. Chauncey owns the sole means of manufacturing this valuable metal, but his workers are on strike. They demand Chauncey research the hallucinatory... Read more

Women's Hotel

A Novel

Women’s Hotel: Book #1

By: Daniel M. Lavery
Narrated by: Mara Wilson
Length: 8 hours 41 minutes

ONE OF FALL'S MOST ANTICIPATED READS—New York Times, Vulture, BookPage, Kirkus Reviews, and moreFrom the New York Times bestselling author and advice columnist, a poignant and funny debut novel about the residents of a women’s hotel in 1960s New York City.The Biedermeier might be several rungs lower on the ladder than the real-life Barbizon, but... Read more

A Pirate's Life for Tea

Tomes & Tea: Book #2

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

"A skillful narration of this story, especially its humor, makes this a fun and enjoyable performance" —AudioFile on Can't Spell Treason Without Tea

Bookshops & Bonedust meets Our Flag Means Death in this cozy fantasy on the low seas, where lesbian pirates find out if enemies actually can become lovers!

Kianthe and Reyna are on the hunt for... Read more

Infinity Alchemist

Infinity Alchemist: Book #1

By: Kacen Callender
Narrated by: Wes Haas
Length: 13 hours 19 minutes

“I adored this novel! Callender's characters are bright their world building feels lived-in, and the heightened YA tropes of life-or-death magic and budding sparks of romance are so well-grounded in each character's circumstance and personality and trauma or baggage. I listened to Wes Haas's audiobook narration and the humor and emotion were so... Read more

The Honey Witch

By: Sydney J. Shields
Narrated by: Mia Hutchinson Shaw
Length: 13 hours 1 minute

“In cozy fantasy fashion, the plot is a bit slow, but the characters are well done, and I was invested in their well being. The world building also kept my attention, as the world around the Honey Witch is a character unto itself. The ending felt a bit rushed, but overall I really enjoyed this sapphic witchy cozy fantasy! Read more

We Could Be So Good

A Novel

By: Cat Sebastian
Narrated by: Joel Leslie
Length: 11 hours 45 minutes

“Everything Cat Sebastian writes is pure joy, and her latest queer historical romance is no exception. Nick and Andy - reporters and best friends in 1950s New York - find a way to navigate their complicated pasts to a future together. This is a book I wanted to speed through and savor at the same time - a perfect respite from the world. Read more

The Shutouts

A Novel

By: Gabrielle Korn
Narrated by: Gail Shalan
Length: 9 hours 57 minutes

“The climate collapse is the backdrop of this character-driven sequel. You don’t need to read the prequel to read this riveting pageturner. Multiple plot lines converge in a brilliant manner. Read more

In Memoriam

A novel

By: Alice Winn
Narrated by: Christian Coulson
Length: 12 hours 37 minutes

“The voice acting/reading was perfect! Now for the actual story: This book made me cry at three separate sections. Winn has written such an accurate account of what happens in times of war, especially when those fighting are yong people who are supposed to be at start of their lives. Interwoven is a story of love and stories of friendships... Read more

The Charm Offensive

A Novel

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

“While Dev believes in fairytale romances, Charlie most certainly does not. That doesn’t stop the two of them from stumbling into their own romantic comedy that will leave you absolutely charmed. Read more

Our Wives Under the Sea

By: Julia Armfield
Narrated by: Annabel Baldwin & Robyn Holdaway
Length: 6 hours 6 minutes

“For quite some time, Our Wives Under the Sea has been one of my favorite books to recommend. Despite this, I still struggle to explain this plot without eventually resorting to saying something like, “Just read it. Trust me.” This little book is a short read, best described as an agonizingly surreal depiction of a slowly unraveling, completely... 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

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

The Sunbearer Trials

The Sunbearer Duology: Book #1

By: Aiden Thomas
Narrated by: André Santana
Length: 13 hours 44 minutes

"Listeners will be captivated by the detailed descriptions of the cities within Reino del Sol and the fantastical beings who inhabit them. Santana keeps the tension in his narration taut as Teo wrestles with both physical challenges and his own feelings of inferiority." - AudioFile Magazine

Welcome to The Sunbearer Trials, where teen semidioses... Read more