June is a time to honor LGBTQ+ history, culture, and voices, so we’ve curated a reading list to celebrate stories of resilience, joy, and love across genres and generations. From classics like Giovanni’s Room to to new and notable works like Blessed Water, these books will help cure any summer reading slump. Explore the full list, or stop by to see our curated book selection on the shelves of the first-floor Bow Room.

See a title you’d like to read? Select the link to visit our catalog where you’ll find the call number to locate the book yourself, or simply choose “Pick up at Circulation,” log in with your last name and six-digit member ID, and we’ll have it ready for you!

Every morning our librarians pull requests bright and early to keep your reading list moving. If you’re placing a hold later in the day and hoping to grab your book by lunch or after work, just give us a call at 617-720-7626. We’ll do everything we can to get it ready in time.

Fiction

Children’s & Young Adult Books