The 41 Best Queer Reads

Let’s face it: between the alarming rise of anti-trans legislation in the United States and a recent resurgence of anti-gay “grooming” rhetoric among ultra-conservative politicians, 2022 has been a particularly stressful year to be part of the queer community. At the same time, with more than 10% of American millennials and over 20% of Gen Z adults—a significant all-time high—identifying as LGBTQ, there’s no denying we’re living in an increasingly queer world, homophobic backlash be damned.

In that light, perhaps it stands to reason that 2022’s queer literary landscape is more varied, vibrant, and crowded than ever before. Whether you’re looking for post-apocalyptic horror or a Bachelor send-up for the ages, there’s a new release by an LGBTQ author that’ll be sure to scratch whatever itch you have. Read on for our 41 favorite queer reads out this year.