The Sealed Letter by Emma Donoghue
Gripping Victorian courtroom drama exploring a feminist’s repressed queer devotion.
Stage Fright by Ellen Hart
A classic, Lambda Award-nominated mystery featuring lesbian sleuth Jane Lawless investigating a theatrical murder.
Disappearing Moon Cafe by Sky Lee
A classic Canadian multi-generational family epic unpacking cultural trauma and the journey toward lesbian self-realization.
Sapodilla by M. Silvera Martin; Stephanie Martin
A groundbreaking 2000 anthology compiled by Makeda Silvera and Stephanie Martin, showcasing radical, intersectional poetry by lesbians of color.
Faint Praise by Ellen Hart
An atmospheric Minneapolis mystery following lesbian sleuth Jane Lawless as she uncovers blackmail and murder inside an upscale loft community.
The Lesbian Health Book by Dr. Jocelyn White; Marissa C. Martínez
A seminal, comprehensive anthology addressing the unique medical, psychological, and systemic healthcare needs of lesbians.
Trigger Warning by Sheila Jeffreys
Uncompromising autobiography detailing a lifetime of radical lesbian-feminist activism.
Ceremonies of the Heart Celebrating Lesbian Union by Becky Butler
A pioneering 1990 anthology chronicling the personal stories and distinct rituals of twenty-seven lesbian commitment ceremonies.
Transgender Body Politics by Brunskell-Evans Heather
Transgenderism in the twenty-first century is patriarchy emblazoned in imperial form.
Cassandra at the Wedding by Dorothy Baker
A brilliant, closeted graduate student attempts to sabotage her twin’s wedding.