As Pride comes to a close, it’s time to remind everyone to read books by LGBTQIA+ authors year-round and not just during Pride month. This is especially true while books featuring LGBTQIA+ characters are being constantly challenged and banned from school libraries.

Even before I came to terms with my own sexuality, I read a variety of queer books. Now the bulk of my reading includes stories across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum throughout the year. I encourage others to do the same. (And to read diversely, with LGBTQIA+ books by authors of color and disabled authors).

Here are some of the queer books that I hope to read this year.

Alice Rue Evades the Truth by Emily Zipps
Best Woman by Rose Dommu
The Dramatic Life of Jonah Penrose by Robyn Green
Drop Dead Handsome by Matthew Hubbard
Every Step She Takes by Alison Cochrun

The Fall Fix Up by Karmen Lee
Find My Way Down to You by Julian Winters
For the Bride by Becca Grisgow
Girls Like Us by Jennifer Dugan
The House of Now and Then by Edward Underhill

The Invisible Roommate by Timothy Janovsky
Joy to the Girls by Rachael Lippincott
Last First Kiss by Julian Winters
My Roommate from Hell by Cale Dietrich
Operation Boyfriend by Zerah Detand

Set Point by Meg Jones
Ship Happens by Mason Deaver
There’s Always Next Year by Leah Johnson & George M. Johnson
You’ve Found Oliver by Dustin Thao
Winging It With You by Chip Pons