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20 Mar 2024—31 Dec 2029
Overview
An ongoing no pressure challenge based on my personal reading, favorites and goals. I'll be adding at least a few intriguing novels, non-fiction or poetry books with trans and queer themes every month. I hope to delve into more niche publishers and authors as well. Feel free to join in if you're looking for some inspiration or recommendations!
Please note many of the books are suitable for 18+ readers only, and remember to check content warnings when necessary. Info about each book included in the challenge note!
Please note many of the books are suitable for 18+ readers only, and remember to check content warnings when necessary. Info about each book included in the challenge note!
The Trans & Queer Book Club
9 participants (6 books)
STARTS: 20 Mar 2024ENDS: 31 Dec 2029
Overview
An ongoing no pressure challenge based on my personal reading, favorites and goals. I'll be adding at least a few intriguing novels, non-fiction or poetry books with trans and queer themes every month. I hope to delve into more niche publishers and authors as well. Feel free to join in if you're looking for some inspiration or recommendations!
Please note many of the books are suitable for 18+ readers only, and remember to check content warnings when necessary. Info about each book included in the challenge note!
Please note many of the books are suitable for 18+ readers only, and remember to check content warnings when necessary. Info about each book included in the challenge note!
Challenge Books
1

Nettleblack
Nat Reeve
Representation: all around queer, wlw, mlm, nblw, non-binary
Author is: non-binary (they/them)
Genre: historical
Setting: alternative (very queer and very whimsical) 19th century town
Content warnings: light (check if you prefer)
Author is: non-binary (they/them)
Genre: historical
Setting: alternative (very queer and very whimsical) 19th century town
Content warnings: light (check if you prefer)
2

Tell Me I'm Worthless
Alison Rumfitt
Representation: trans women, trans men, wlw, t4t
Author is: trans (she/her)
Genre: horror
Setting: present-day Britain, a haunted house
Content warnings: serious (please check before reading)
Author is: trans (she/her)
Genre: horror
Setting: present-day Britain, a haunted house
Content warnings: serious (please check before reading)
3

Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl
Andrea Lawlor
Representation: genderfluid, wlw, mlm, nblw, nblm
Author is: non-binary (they/them)
Genre: magical realism
Setting: the US, 1990's
Content warnings: moderate (checking recommended)
Author is: non-binary (they/them)
Genre: magical realism
Setting: the US, 1990's
Content warnings: moderate (checking recommended)
4

Hugged
Verity Ritchie
Representation: trans women, wlw
Author is: trans (they/she)
Genre: memoir, visual novel
Setting: from the 2000's till present day
Content warnings: light to moderate (checking recommended)
Author is: trans (they/she)
Genre: memoir, visual novel
Setting: from the 2000's till present day
Content warnings: light to moderate (checking recommended)
5

Detransition, Baby
Torrey Peters
Representation: trans women, wlw, t4t, detransition
Author is: trans (she/her)
Genre: drama, contemporary
Setting: present day
Content warnings: moderate to serious (checking recommended)
Author is: trans (she/her)
Genre: drama, contemporary
Setting: present day
Content warnings: moderate to serious (checking recommended)
6

Beyond the Gender Binary
Alok Vaid-Menon
Representation: all kinds of trans and non-binary people
Author is: gender non-conforming, transfem (they/them)
Genre: non-fiction, educational, personal
Content warnings: light (check if you prefer)
Author is: gender non-conforming, transfem (they/them)
Genre: non-fiction, educational, personal
Content warnings: light (check if you prefer)