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Representation in Books!

This page is for the books that represent the diversity of the world we live in. For the books that feature LGBTQ+ characters, individuals with disabilities, and even mental health journeys. Have you been wanting to read a story when you see yourself reflected in the pages? I will continue to curate and add to these lists as my blog grows and I can eventually catch up with my TBR!


LGBTQ+

Books that feature characters from the LGBTQ+ community, either a main character/s or significant secondary character/s.

  • Book Review! Empire of the Dawn – Jay Kristoff

    Book Review! Empire of the Dawn – Jay Kristoff

    March 24, 2026
  • Book Review! Project Hanuman – Stewart Hotston

    Book Review! Project Hanuman – Stewart Hotston

    January 7, 2026
  • Book Review! Black Sun – Rebecca Roanhorse

    Book Review! Black Sun – Rebecca Roanhorse

    December 20, 2025
  • Book Review! The Winners – Fredrik Backman

    Book Review! The Winners – Fredrik Backman

    October 20, 2025
  • The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden

    The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden

    August 10, 2025
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Disabilities

Characters with a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial effect on their life. Either a main character/s or significant secondary character/s.

  • Book Review! Obsidio – Jay Kristoff & Amie Kaufman

    Book Review! Obsidio – Jay Kristoff & Amie Kaufman

    August 29, 2025
  • Gemina – Jay Kristoff & Amie Kaufman

    Gemina – Jay Kristoff & Amie Kaufman

    August 4, 2025
  • The Examiner – Janice Hallett

    The Examiner – Janice Hallett

    July 22, 2025
  • Hills of Heather and Bone – K.E. Andrews

    Hills of Heather and Bone – K.E. Andrews

    May 23, 2025
  • Sweet Bean Paste – Durian Sukegawa

    Sweet Bean Paste – Durian Sukegawa

    April 24, 2025
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Mental Health

Stories featuring characters with mental conditions that affect their mood, behaviour and thinking.

  • Book Review! The Winners – Fredrik Backman

    Book Review! The Winners – Fredrik Backman

    October 20, 2025
  • Book Review! Katabasis – R.F. Kuang

    Book Review! Katabasis – R.F. Kuang

    September 22, 2025
  • Us Against You – Fredrik Backman

    Us Against You – Fredrik Backman

    July 25, 2025
  • Beartown – Fredrik Backman

    Beartown – Fredrik Backman

    July 9, 2025
  • Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil – V.E Schwab

    Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil – V.E Schwab

    June 19, 2025
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Own Voices

Books written by authors that share the same marginalised identity as their character/s ie. share their ethnicity, sexuality, disability etc.

  • Book Review! The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi – S.A. Chakraborty

    Book Review! The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi – S.A. Chakraborty

    September 11, 2025
  • Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil – V.E Schwab

    Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil – V.E Schwab

    June 19, 2025
  • Babel – R.F Kuang

    Babel – R.F Kuang

    June 13, 2025
  • The Liar’s Knot – M.A. Carrick

    The Liar’s Knot – M.A. Carrick

    May 9, 2025
  • Sweet Bean Paste – Durian Sukegawa

    Sweet Bean Paste – Durian Sukegawa

    April 24, 2025
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Please share your own recommendations below so we can grow these lists together!

1 thought on “Representation in Books!”

  1. April says:
    June 19, 2025 at 8:23 pm

    I have so many more to add, I should have started this blog this years ago! Let me know if you have any recommendations 🙂

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