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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.

  • Us Against You – Fredrik Backman

    Us Against You – Fredrik Backman

    July 25, 2025
  • Written on the Dark – Guy Gavriel Kay

    Written on the Dark – Guy Gavriel Kay

    July 21, 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
  • Babel – R.F Kuang

    Babel – R.F Kuang

    June 13, 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.

  • The Song of Achilles – Madeline Miller

    The Song of Achilles – Madeline Miller

    April 14, 2025
  • The Mask of Mirrors – M.A Carrick

    The Mask of Mirrors – M.A Carrick

    March 27, 2025
  • Somewhere Beyond the Sea – T.J Klune

    Somewhere Beyond the Sea – T.J Klune

    February 11, 2025
  • A Master of Djinn – P. Djèlí Clark

    A Master of Djinn – P. Djèlí Clark

    January 28, 2025
  • Sea of Tranquility – Emily St. John Mandel

    Sea of Tranquility – Emily St. John Mandel

    January 2, 2025
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Mental Health

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

  • Babel – R.F Kuang

    Babel – R.F Kuang

    June 13, 2025
  • Empire of the Damned – Jay Kristoff

    Empire of the Damned – Jay Kristoff

    May 26, 2025
  • Hills of Heather and Bone – K.E. Andrews

    Hills of Heather and Bone – K.E. Andrews

    May 23, 2025
  • Riven Earth – Zammar Ahmer

    Riven Earth – Zammar Ahmer

    May 19, 2025
  • River in the Galaxy – Natalie Kelda

    River in the Galaxy – Natalie Kelda

    May 6, 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.

  • DallerGut Dream Department Store – Lee Mi-ye

    DallerGut Dream Department Store – Lee Mi-ye

    April 21, 2025
  • Jade City – Fonda Lee

    Jade City – Fonda Lee

    April 17, 2025
  • The Mask of Mirrors – M.A Carrick

    The Mask of Mirrors – M.A Carrick

    March 27, 2025
  • The Fifth Season – N.K. Jemisin

    The Fifth Season – N.K. Jemisin

    February 12, 2025
  • Somewhere Beyond the Sea – T.J Klune

    Somewhere Beyond the Sea – T.J Klune

    February 11, 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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