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All The LGBTQ Books We Loved in 2019

From queer romance novels to self-help, antiracism to scientific query, this year we read them all. Here are some of the best.

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Last year was one for the books -- literally.

Throughout 2019, we spent our time reading an array of LGBTQ stories, novels, anthologies, memoirs, and more, all of which spanned across various types of interests.

While most of the titles were released in 2019, some were already a year old by the time we read them. Nonetheless, all of them made a lasting impact. Here are our favorites:

The Best LGBTQ Graphic Novels of 2019

26 of the Best LGBTQ Novels We Discovered This Year

7 Biographies to Add to Your LGBTQ Library

10 Kids Books Every Queer Parent Will Love

8 Incredible Illustrated Books for LGBTQ Readers

These Are the Ultimate Guidebooks for LGBTQ+ Youth in 2019

13 Smart Must-Read Books on Race and Hate

14 Books That Tackle Trans Sex, Love, and Revolution

The Best Queer(ish) Non-Fiction Tomes We Read in 2019

The Best LGBTQ Memoirs of 2019

22 LGBTQ Books About Sex, Feminism, and Intersectional Desires

10 Great LGBTQ Novels for Young Adults

The Best Thriller & Fantasy Novels We Read in 2019

18 Self-Help Style Books LGBTQ Readers Will Love

These LGBTQ Books Tackle Mental Health, Abuse, and Grief

20 LGBTQ Collections of Poetry, Short Stories, and Essays

13 Great Books That Show There's Power in (Dis)ability

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