Top 10 LGBTQ+ Audiobooks to Add to Your Playlist This Pride Month
June marks Pride Month, an annual celebration of LGBTQ+ culture - spotlighting the history of the gay rights movement and championing ongoing equality. As well as bringing people together to celebrate love, friendship and positive change, the month also helps raise awareness of the issues that continue to affect the LGBTQ+ community.
And what better way to mark the occasion than by highlighting some of the top LGBTQ+ stories and authors in our audiobook catalogue?
If you’re wondering where to begin, look no further. We’ve put together a list of ten excellent titles spanning a range of genres - from fantasy and sci-fi to literary fiction, young adult and even sports romance.
We’ve also included some suggested reads for when you’ve finished these popular picks.
Undoubtedly one of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s most beloved novels, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a sweeping exploration of the life and loves of the now reclusive Hollywood icon. Framed around Evelyn recounting her story to journalist Monique Grant under the guise of writing her biography, the novel transports listeners to the glamour of 1950s Los Angeles through to the late 1980s - complete with scandal, and of course, seven husbands along the way.
With a heartfelt central love story and plenty of twists throughout, Reid’s historical drama is certainly a gripping listen.
If you enjoyed this, you might also like: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
2. Faebound by Saara El-Arifi
If fantasy is more your style, Faebound by No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author Saara El-Arifi might just be your next listen. The first in a trilogy, this spellbinding story follows two elven sisters who are cast into the wilderness after one is exiled from the Elven lands. There, they uncover the fae court - a powerful and mysterious race long thought to exist only in myth and legend. As they are held captive and their journey unfolds, the two sisters soon find themselves torn between worlds, loyalties and love.
With rich world building, immersive storytelling and a captivating enemies-to-lovers dynamic, Faebound is a captivating slice of fantasy filled with fascinating magic.
If you enjoyed this, you might also like: Dragonfall by L.R. Lam
3. Call Me by Your Name by André Aciman
A beloved modern LGBTQ+ coming-of-age novel, Call Me by Your Name is a critically acclaimed tale of a life-changing summer romance set against the backdrop of the sun-drenched backdrop of the Italian riviera. Set in the 1980s, the story follows Elio as he’s joined by graduate student Oliver to help with his studies at his family’s cliffside villa. As the Summer unfolds, the pair soon embark on a powerful and deeply intimate relationship.
Filled with philosophical reflection and plenty of yearning (Jane Austen, eat your heart out!), this is a slow-burn yet sweeping exploration of first love.
If you enjoyed this, you might also like: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
4. Game Changer by Rachel Reid
Kicking off Rachel Reid’s hugely popular ice hockey series, Game Changer is the first entry in the standout sports romance novels. While the sequel Heated Rivalry features Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov’s intense enemies-to-lovers dynamic, Game Changer is a gentler, slow-burn introduction to the series.
Rising NHL star Scott Hunter and smoothie-making barista Kip Grady cute spark soon blossoms into an endearing relationship. But their behind-closed-doors romance – due to Scott’s high-profile status in a professional sport - spotlights the challenges and fear of coming out in a hyper-masculine environment.
If you enjoyed this, you might also like: May the Best Man Win by Z.R. Ellor and The Perfect Match by Adiba Jaigirdar.
5. The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden
Yael van der Wouden’s debut historical novel - winner of the 2025 Women’s Prize for Fiction and shortlisted for the Booker Prize - is a compelling story that gradually unfolds through two shifting perspectives.
Set in the Netherlands fifteen years after the Second World War, the novel follows Isabel, whose solitary and carefully controlled life - caring for her late mother's country estate - is upended by the arrival of her brother’s new girlfriend, Eva. Part historical reckoning and part summer romance, The Safekeep is packed with atmospheric tension and quietly unravelling secrets.
If you enjoyed this, you might also like: Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
6. The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer
This young adult sci-fi mystery from Eliot Schrefer is a real page-turner – and a gripping listen which you may find difficult to put down! Think The Hunger Games or The Maze Runner in space, The Darkness Outside follows two teens, Ambrose and Kodiak, from rival nations who are sent on a rescue mission – but not all is as it seems...
Secrets begin to unravel aboard the spaceship Coordinated Endeavor as the pair set out to save Ambrose’s sister - and themselves - as they discover the true nature of what they’re up against. With a tender romance at its core and plenty of intrigue throughout, this is a compelling and thought-provoking ride.
If you enjoyed this, you might also like: All That's Left in the World by Erik J. Brown.
7. Only on the Weekends by Dean Atta
Another excellent YA novel comes from one of the UK’s leading poets, Dean Atta, told through a distinctive verse-style narrative. This coming-of-age queer love story follows fifteen-year-old hopeless romantic Mack, who is faced with a difficult choice after relocating to Scotland – does he choose Karim or Finlay? And can he begin to repair his fractured relationship with his father?
Spotlighting a Black British queer voice and told through a compelling and accessible poetic form, Only on the Weekends is a brilliant YA novel exploring themes of identity, friendship, and first love.
If you enjoyed this, you might also like: The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta.
8. Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
This hugely popular rom-com is another excellent example of an entertaining enemies-to-lovers story, albeit with a twist! As Alex, the son of the American president and Prince Henry of Wales are the two rivals in question. With their altercation caught in the tabloids, the U.S. and British relations takes a turn, and the pair are forced into a fake PR-friendly friendship. Until that friendship blossoms into something more.
While it’s somewhat predictable, Red, White & Royal Blue is an endearing tale of self-discovery and acceptance which gained an incredible following and traction on BookTok.
If you enjoyed this, you might also like: Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall.
9. The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
While the popularity of reimagining and retold Greek Myths has surged in recent years, The Song of Achilles remains one of the most emotional and beloved entries in the genre. Set against the backdrop of the famed Trojan war, the novel centres on the tragic love between Patroclus and warrior Achilles as Madeline Miller reimagines The Iliad from Patroclus' perspective.
Originally published in 2011, the novel helped pave the way for the modern wave of mythological retellings and led to Miller’s equally celebrated follow-up, Circe. With a tender queer romance at its heart and a moving exploration of what it means to be a hero, this is a fantastic entry point into the hugely popular genre.
If you enjoyed this, you might also like: The End Crowns All by Bea Fitzgerald
10. One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
From the author of Red, White & Royal Blue comes another charming romance – this time with a supernatural twist. One Last Stop follows August as she moves to New York for a fresh start, where she meets the captivating Jane on her daily subway ride… only to realise Jane is somehow stuck in the 1970s.
As August tries to figure out what’s going on, their connection evolves into something deeper. With plenty of humour, heart, and a lovable cast of characters, this is a feel-good story about queer love, friendship, and finding where you belong.
If you enjoyed this, you might also like: Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin
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