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Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Nathan Bartos (24 Lists)



Thirty Love by Tom VellnerOne Word, Six Letters by Adib KhorramThe Open Era by Edward SchmitHonor & Heresy by Max Francis
2026 LGBTQIA+ Books
453 books — 207 voters
Thirty Love by Tom Vellner
2026 Adult Romance Releases
424 books — 338 voters

So You've Been Publicly Shamed by Jon RonsonMonsters by Claire DedererOff with My Head by Stassi Schroeder
Cancel Culture
18 books — 6 voters
If I See You Again Tomorrow by Robbie CouchHeartstopper by Alice Oseman
YA Queer Releases of 2023
184 books — 226 voters

If This Gets Out by Sophie Gonzales
2021 Releases Featuring Queer Boys and Queer Men
125 books — 178 voters
I'll Be the One by Lyla Lee
K-Pop & K-Dramas in YA Fiction
27 books — 47 voters

I'll Be the One by Lyla Lee
Best K-pop & K-drama Books
84 books — 122 voters
Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie GonzalesThe Fascinators by Andrew EliopulosThe Falling in Love Montage by Ciara SmythHeartstopper by Alice Oseman
2020 YA Books with LGBT Themes
214 books — 788 voters

Nimona by N.D. StevensonThe Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen WangFun Home by Alison BechdelPrincess Princess Ever After by K. O'NeillSkim by Mariko Tamaki
Graphic Novels Featuring LGBTIQ+ Themes
1,057 books — 1,040 voters
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. MaasAgain, But Better by Christine RiccioNinth House by Leigh BardugoRed, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonThe Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
New adult//R-rated fiction Marketed towards underage readers
309 books — 299 voters

Carry the Ocean by Heidi Cullinan
Neurodivergent Romanace Hero in Gay Romance
41 books — 27 voters
Carry the Ocean by Heidi Cullinan
Best Gay Romance With A Character(s) Who Has A Disability
526 books — 918 voters

Prince & Knight by Daniel Haack
LGBTQ Children's Literature
380 books — 274 voters
If My Body Could Speak by Blythe Baird
Favorite Poetry and Poets
139 books — 102 voters

Lighter than My Shadow by Katie Green
Comics & Graphic Novels by Women
1,496 books — 1,368 voters
Again, But Better by Christine RiccioWayward Son by Rainbow RowellFive ​Dark Fates by Kendare BlakeRed, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Can't Wait Books of 2019
1,500 books — 3,355 voters

Again, But Better by Christine Riccio
YA Novels of 2019
866 books — 3,020 voters
Of Fire and Stars by Audrey CoulthurstThe Diviners by Libba BraySix of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
YA fantasy/sf novels with major LGBTQ Characters
571 books — 627 voters

Daisy Miller by Henry James
World's Greatest Novellas
733 books — 1,470 voters
Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman
Gay/Queer Poetry
289 books — 124 voters

The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken
Unique special abilities/superpowers
319 books — 296 voters
The Vast Fields of Ordinary by Nick BurdPlay Me, I'm Yours by Madison ParkerBoy Meets Boy by David LevithanWhere You Are by J.H. TrumbleDon't Let Me Go by J.H. Trumble
Best Gay Romance Featuring Characters Attending High School/College
998 books — 1,628 voters

The Vast Fields of Ordinary by Nick Burd
Best YA Fiction with GLBTQQI themes / characters
1,988 books — 5,987 voters
Something Like Fate by Susane Colasanti
Best Stand-Alone Books
818 books — 854 voters