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

“This story has me by the heart. At turns hilarious and heart-wrenching, Henning's reading does a wonderful job giving extra flavor to a text that really needs none. I could not recommend more. Read more

Somewhere Beyond the Sea

Cerulean Chronicles: Book #2

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

“Of course there are bad days in the continuation of this beautiful story due to the ever lingering threat of the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, but they joy of this book - the magical moments of connection and love - that happen between the hard moments are so encouraging and lovely. Plus nothing could have prepared me for the absolute... Read more

The Song of Achilles

A Novel

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

“In this beautiful retelling of the classic Greek myth, Madeline Miller writes one of the most compelling and heart-wrenching love stories of the 21st Century. It is an ode to the past while also incorporating modern understanding, and I was continuously blown away by the emotions Miller was able to evoke in me while I was reading. For those of... 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

“A page-turning story of friendship, true love, secrets, dreams unfulfilled, worlds colliding, and fortuitous twists. I couldn’t put it down! Read more

The Sapling Cage

Daughters of the Empty Throne: Book #1

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

“The Sapling Cage is a beautiful fantasy narrative with cohesive world building, an intriguing magic system, and the most real depiction of the transfem experience I have ever read, or at least the closest to my experience. Wrapped in a story about the epic battle for the survival of a kingdom, is the story of a girl struggling to find her way in... 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

“Excellent, suspenseful novel about lesbian vampires. The three main characters are very engaging, and I loved seeing how their stories connected. 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

“Evelyn Hugo has lived a lavish life with many husbands. Finally ready to tell her story to only one journalist in particular, Monique Grant. Monique is not a well known journalist by any means, but jumps at the opportunity to interview Old Hollywood star Evelyn. Monique discovers all of Evelyn's deepest secrets and her rise to fame. She also... 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

“Though much seems fantastical, the real scare of this book for me was how plausible the big bad was once revealed. Tightly written, high concept, absolutely worth the read! 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

“This is genuinely one of the most impactful titles being released this year. Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert is a hilarious and heartbreaking historical remix, and it’s what we need in 2025; Bob the Drag Queen is genuinely a voice for the people. Equal parts Alexandra Petri and Angela Y. Davis with a bit of Doechii for good measure, this is the... 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 Prospects

A Novel

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

“I had so much fun reading this book! The first openly trans player in minor league baseball, Gene has to contend with his former teammate and present rival, Luis, being traded to his team. This book encapsulates the joys of playing a team sport and unfolds a beautifully tender romance between its two lovable main characters. Highly recommend! Read more

The Pairing

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

“A perfect bi4bi second chances rivals to lovers rom com, and the gender exploration in it was so beautiful and life-giving. 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

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 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

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

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

A Novel

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

“A rare poignant visceral reading experience, tackling themes of war, immigration, identity, sexuality, violence, and carving out your place in the world. More poetic than narrative. Deeply Affecting! Absolutely Brilliant! Stunning! 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

“An insightful look into trans living featuring 3 short stories and a novella. This gave me an new valuable perspective on how the world treats trans people and kept my attention with its dark themes and breathtaking eloquence. Highly recommend for those wanting to take a peek into a world different than their used to and take a journey through... 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

I Kissed Shara Wheeler

A Novel

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

“I had never read romance, queer or otherwise, before Casey McQuiston. MANY of us fell in love with her Red, White, and Royal Blue. Her 3rd book, I Kissed Shara Wheeler, is a young adult novel with more focus on solving a mystery and navigating friendships and school pressures than romance. Oh, there's still romance--it's in the title! I am... 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

When the Tides Held the Moon

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

“A beautiful story rich in detail both cultural and historic. I will admit to going in a bit blind, and found a romance between a merman and his male caretaker that was sweet and filled with kindness and revelations on both sides. I enjoyed the story and its broad cast of characters and was satisfied with the conclusion. Easily recommended! 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

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

Kiss Me, Maybe

By: Gabriella Gamez
Narrated by: Ruby Corazon
Length: 10 hours 21 minutes

“Angela is 27 and has never been kissed, so she decides to set up a scavenger hunt to get her first kiss, with the help of the bartender she’s been crushing on for years—who also happens to have sworn off romance. If you want nuanced discussions of asexual identities, the catharsis of confronting family members, and of course steamy romance, give... 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

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

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

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

Compound Fracture

By: Andrew Joseph White
Narrated by: Dani Martineck
Length: 9 hours 42 minutes

“Andrew Joseph White has taken us to: an eco-Christofascist apocalypse, a Victorian asylum full of spirits and mediums, and now an Appalachia haunted by blood feuds and class war. This is his most unputdownable book yet, a bloody tour-de-force, mining and queering West Virginia’s buried socialist history, with a lovable, neurodivergent,... Read more

Stop Me If You've Heard This One

A Novel

By: Kristen Arnett
Narrated by: Cameron Esposito
Length: 8 hours 19 minutes

“Cherry is a twenty-something lesbian whose job at an aquarium supply store is just a temporary arrangement while she pursues her REAL dream... professional clowning. This raunchy, Florida-based black comedy is pitch perfect Kristen Arnett: bizarre and a ton of fun, with a sense of doom never far beyond the horizon. 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

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

You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty

A Novel

By: Akwaeke Emezi
Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
Length: 9 hours 57 minutes

“A fresh voice with depth. Akwaeke is a wordsmith, having me captivated and intrigued, creating a visual delight that brought the pages to life and each character maiking an impact. I didn't want to put it down. Raw, real and hot! 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

“Another brilliant, heartbreaking, joy-filled masterpiece from Sara Raasch. Just as riveting as the first story in this series and just as overwhelmingly beautiful. A great book to get lost in — and then found. Read more

The Bones Beneath My Skin

By: TJ Klune
Narrated by: Kirt Graves
Length: 13 hours 22 minutes

“An excellent blend of social commentary into a cozy fantasy story. Perfect for readers who enjoy found family tropes and LGBTQ+ representation. Read more

Gwen & Art Are Not in Love

A Novel

By: Lex Croucher
Narrated by: Alex Singh & Sarah Ovens
Length: 10 hours 47 minutes

“WHAT A ROMP! This YA romance is full of fun and friendship and butterflies, with some great feats of knightly courage and teenagers coming into themselves and learning to love and be themselves throughout the story. It's such a ride to watch the betrothed couple learn to trust each other with hard secrets. The friendship is almost more... Read more

Flirting Lessons

By: Jasmine Guillory
Narrated by: Heidi Franklin
Length: 12 hours 32 minutes

A captivating and sizzling new queer romance by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory.

Avery Jensen is almost thirty, fresh off a breakup, and she’s tired of always being so uptight and well-behaved. She wants to get a hobby, date around (especially women), flirt with everyone she sees, wear something not from the business casual... 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 Rebel's Guide to Pride

By: Matthew Hubbard
Narrated by: Michael Crouch
Length: 8 hours 28 minutes

“This YA coming-of-age drama is complex and relatable. The messages of hope, belonging, self-discovery, self-acceptance, and love are so needed and important. It's a story of overcoming fear and standing up for what you believe in. The story is action-packed with lots of emotions following Zeke's story; his obsessive father wants to keep him in... 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

One Last Stop

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

“This is my favorite work by Casey McQuiston (though Red, White & Royal Blue is a close second!). The book focuses on our newbie New Yorker, August, who experiences a meet-cute on the train with an enigmatic cool-girl named Jane. This lightly magical, modern-day tale features queer found-family roommates, drag queen performances, pancakes at... Read more

Light From Uncommon Stars

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

“So I am NOT a fantasy reader but this book rocks. In theory, it sounds like it would be cringey but it is not. It's super unique and I love how everything is treated (from a moral standpoint). It was hard to read anything after this because nothing was quite as gripping as this world. Read more

Woodworking

By: Emily St. James
Narrated by: L. Morgan Lee, Saoirse Ní Shúilleabháin & Emily St. James
Length: 12 hours 6 minutes

One of Them’s 10 Most Anticipated Books of 2025 • One of Book Riot’s and The Mary Sue’s 15 Most Anticipated Queer Books of 2025 • One of The Millions’, Kirkus’s, and The AV Club's Most Anticipated Books of 2025 An unforgettable and heartwarming book-club debut following a trans high school teacher from a small town in South Dakota who befriends... Read more

Less (Winner of the Pulitzer Prize)

A Novel

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

“When novelist Arthur Less learns that his longtime boyfriend is marrying another man, he accepts every invitation he's received and travels around the world. This novel of a man facing 50 and looking back at his life and love is an utter delight. Read more

Here We Go Again

A Novel

By: Alison Cochrun
Narrated by: Natalie Naudus & Jeremy Carlisle Parker
Length: 12 hours 27 minutes

“I cried my eyes out a lot during this one because cancer is personally a sensitive subject, but Here We Go Again is also incredibly funny and I loved the mix of the two. I very much want to read Kiss Her Once for Me now. 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

The Rachel Incident

A novel

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

“As soon as I finished this book, I went back and re-read the first chapter, just to stay with Rachel and James a little longer. O'Donoghue deftly captures all the messy-wonderful intensity of young adulthood and the haven of friendship during turbulent times. Loved it! Read more