17 Best queer books like Cyclopedia Exotica by Aminder Dhaliwal

Cover of Cyclopedia Exotica by Aminder Dhaliwal

Cyclopedia Exotica

By: Aminder Dhaliwal

4.31

Format: 268 pages, Paperback

"Dhaliwal created a fictitious community facing xenophobia, fetishization, and media misrepresentat…

If you liked the queer plot in Cyclopedia Exotica by Aminder Dhaliwal , here is a list of 17 books like this:

Cover of Big Kids by Michael DeForge

1. Big Kids

By: Michael DeForge

4.12

Format: None pages, Hardcover

BEST OF THE YEAR NODS FROM THE GLOBE & MAIL, AMAZON.COM, QUILL & QUIRE! "The Toronto cartoonist's f… read more

Similar categories in Michael DeForge's Big Kids book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • lgbt
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • queer

2. Hot Dog Taste Test

By: Lisa Hanawalt

2.96

Format: None pages,

The new book from the James Beard Award-winning cartoonist and designer/producer of Netflix's Bojac… read more

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3. Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands

By: Kate Beaton

4.41

Format: 430 pages, Hardcover

Celebrated cartoonist Kate Beaton vividly presents the untold story of Canada. Before there was … read more

Similar categories in Kate Beaton's Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • canada
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • adult
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4. Roaming

By: Jillian Tamaki

3.77

Format: 443 pages, Paperback

Spring break, 2009. High school best friends Zoe and Dani are now freshman college students, meetin… read more

Similar categories in Jillian Tamaki's Roaming book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • lgbt
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • fiction
  • adult
  • queer
Cover of Girl Juice by Benji Nate

5. Girl Juice

By: Benji Nate

3.95

Format: 176 pages, Paperback

A hilarious slice of twentysomething life in the twenty-first century Welcome to the Girl Juice … read more

Similar categories in Benji Nate's Girl Juice book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • lgbt
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • humor
  • comics
  • fiction
  • adult
  • queer
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6. A Guest in the House

By: Emily Carroll

4.06

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

In this graphic novel by Emily Carroll, a young woman marries a kind dentist only to discover a dar… read more

Similar categories in Emily Carroll's A Guest in the House book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • lgbt
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • fiction
  • adult
  • fantasy
"I don’t sleep for days after seeing her. And when I finally do, my dreams are tangled, dripping things."

-Emily Carroll, A Guest in the House

"I used to dream of dragons. I would find them, panting, pacing. Sung inside damp caverns. When I lived through them they would release their riches in a stinking swell of gore and glittering jewels…a…"

-Emily Carroll, A Guest in the House

"At night, every noise could be her. I know she’s here now, right now, even though she won’t show herself to me. (I tried to find her the other night, down by the front door like before, but nothing c…"

-Emily Carroll, A Guest in the House

"David tells me the first week they lived here, Crystal had nightmares about the attic, about things dripping down from it at night. She would stop crying until he put a lock on it. There’d been anima…"

-Emily Carroll, A Guest in the House

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7. No One Else

By: R. Kikuo Johnson

3.65

Format: 99 pages, Paperback

In this graphic novel, Charlene is a divorced mom, has a young son named Brandon, and works full-ti… read more

Similar categories in R. Kikuo Johnson's No One Else book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • fiction
  • adult
Cover of Mimosa: A Graphic Novel by Archie Bongiovanni

8. Mimosa: A Graphic Novel

By: Archie Bongiovanni

3.73

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

Archie Bongiovanni, the comics artist behind the award-winning hit A Quick and Easy Guide to They/T… read more

Similar categories in Archie Bongiovanni's Mimosa: A Graphic Novel book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • lgbt
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • fiction
  • adult
  • queer
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9. Firebugs

By: Nino Bulling

3.97

Format: 156 pages, Paperback

Actually, everything is perfectly okay. Ingken is together with Lily, who seems to be content with … read more

Similar categories in Nino Bulling's Firebugs book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • lgbt
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • fiction
  • adult
  • queer
Cover of Clementine: Book Two by Tillie Walden

10. Clementine: Book Two

By: Tillie Walden

3.99

Format: 296 pages, Paperback

Clementine and her new friends are rescued by an island community led by an enigmatic doctor called… read more

Similar categories in Tillie Walden's Clementine: Book Two book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • lgbt
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • fiction
  • queer
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11. The Third Person

By: Emma Grove

4.14

Format: 920 pages, Paperback

In the winter of 2004, a shy woman named Emma sits in Toby’s office. She wants to share this wonder… read more

Similar categories in Emma Grove's The Third Person book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • lgbt
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • queer
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12. Heaven No Hell

By: Michael DeForge

4.25

Format: 228 pages, Hardcover

In the past ten years, Michael DeForge has released eleven books. While his style and approach have… read more

Similar categories in Michael DeForge's Heaven No Hell book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • canada
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • fiction
  • queer
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13. Stone Fruit

By: Lee Lai

4.06

Format: 231 pages, Hardcover

Bron and Ray are a queer couple who enjoy their role as the fun weirdo aunties to Ray’s niece, six-… read more

Similar categories in Lee Lai's Stone Fruit book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • lgbt
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • fiction
  • adult
  • queer
Cover of Pinky & Pepper Forever by Eddy Atoms

14. Pinky & Pepper Forever

By: Eddy Atoms

4.00

Format: 64 pages, Paperback

Content Warning: Suicide, Torture, Sexual Themes, Bondage, Cartoon Violence. Not for kids. Afte… read more

Similar categories in Eddy Atoms's Pinky & Pepper Forever book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • lgbt
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • fiction
  • adult
  • fantasy
  • queer
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15. The Chromatic Fantasy

By: H.A .

4.40

Format: 312 pages, Paperback

A gorgeously drawn graphic novel reminiscent of stained glass and illuminated manuscripts, telling … read more

Similar categories in H.A .'s The Chromatic Fantasy book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • lgbt
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • fiction
  • adult
  • fantasy
  • queer
"[Jules] No!! No! No! No! I want to be happy!! I want to love and be loved!! I want to feel safe!! I want to be someone who doesn't deserve it!! I want my life and my body and my soul!!"

-H.A ., The Chromatic Fantasy

"[guard] 'Before we torture you, please sign the release.' [legal form] 'I shall not say "ah, my back really needed that!" when being drawn over the rack. (we've all heard it before. you're not origin…"

-H.A ., The Chromatic Fantasy

Cover of Birds of Maine by Michael DeForge

16. Birds of Maine

By: Michael DeForge

4.25

Format: 464 pages, Hardcover

Take flight to this post-apocalyptic utopia filled with birds. Birds roam freely around the Moon c… read more

Similar categories in Michael DeForge's Birds of Maine book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • humor
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Cyclopedia Exotica by Aminder Dhaliwal

17. Cyclopedia Exotica

By: Aminder Dhaliwal

4.31

Format: 268 pages, Paperback

"Dhaliwal created a fictitious community facing xenophobia, fetishization, and media misrepresentat… read more

Similar categories in Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • canada
  • lgbt
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • humor
  • comics
  • fiction
  • adult
  • fantasy
  • queer
Cover of The Out Side: Trans & Nonbinary Comics by The Kao

18. The Out Side: Trans & Nonbinary Comics

By: The Kao

4.37

Format: 176 pages, Paperback

In this vibrant and affirming comics anthology, 29 trans & nonbinary comic artists share their pers… read more

Similar categories in The Kao's The Out Side: Trans & Nonbinary Comics book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • lgbt
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • queer
Cover of The Contradictions by Sophie Yanow

19. The Contradictions

By: Sophie Yanow

3.21

Format: 204 pages, Paperback

The Eisner Award–winning story about a student figuring out radical politics in a messy world.Sophi… read more

Similar categories in Sophie Yanow's The Contradictions book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • lgbt
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • queer
Cover of Familiar Face by Michael DeForge

20. Familiar Face

By: Michael DeForge

4.19

Format: 176 pages, Hardcover

In a thoroughly modernized, constantly updating society, where can true connection be found? The b… read more

Similar categories in Michael DeForge's Familiar Face book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • canada
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of A Man and His Cat, Vol. 10 (A Man and His Cat, #10) by Umi Sakurai

21. A Man and His Cat, Vol. 10 (A Man and His Cat, #10)

By: Umi Sakurai

4.50

Format: 176 pages, Paperback

In this best-selling, heartwarming tale, a lonely older man takes home a pet-shop kitten that no on… read more

Similar categories in Umi Sakurai's A Man and His Cat, Vol. 10 (A Man and His Cat, #10) book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • graphic novels
  • humor
  • fiction
Cover of おじさまと猫 9 [Ojisama to Neko 9] by Umi Sakurai

22. おじさまと猫 9 [Ojisama to Neko 9]

By: Umi Sakurai

4.45

Format: None pages, Paperback

ふくまるもパパさんが一番にゃー! 「ふくまるは私の一番なんだから」神田のふくまるを思う温かい気持ちが、ふたりの心を包んでいく。神田家に帰って来た息子の星鳴が出したバンド加入の結論は・・・!?ふくま… read more

Similar categories in Umi Sakurai's おじさまと猫 9 [Ojisama to Neko 9] book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • graphic novels
  • humor
  • adult
  • fiction
Cover of Stories of the Islands by Clar Angkasa

23. Stories of the Islands

By: Clar Angkasa

4.16

Format: 176 pages, Kindle Edition

Journey into a land of magic and powerful girls in this feminist retelling of Indonesian folktales,… read more

Similar categories in Clar Angkasa's Stories of the Islands book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • fiction
  • fantasy
Cover of Punk Rock Karaoke by Bianca Xunise

24. Punk Rock Karaoke

By: Bianca Xunise

4.04

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

A debut young adult graphic novel from Ignatz Award-winning and nationally syndicated cartoonist, B… read more

Similar categories in Bianca Xunise's Punk Rock Karaoke book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • lgbt
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • queer
Cover of Atana and the Firebird (Atana, #1) by Vivian Zhou

25. Atana and the Firebird (Atana, #1)

By: Vivian Zhou

4.10

Format: 252 pages, Hardcover

A mermaid, a firebird, and a witch become entangled with the mysterious and powerful Witch Queen, w… read more

Similar categories in Vivian Zhou's Atana and the Firebird (Atana, #1) book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • lgbt
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • fantasy
  • queer
Cover of Coyote Doggirl by Lisa Hanawalt

26. Coyote Doggirl

By: Lisa Hanawalt

3.82

Format: 156 pages, Hardcover

Coyote Doggirl is Hanawalt’s homage to and lampoon of Westerns like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance … read more

Similar categories in Lisa Hanawalt's Coyote Doggirl book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • humor
  • comics
  • fiction
  • adult
  • fantasy
Cover of Passing for Human: A Graphic Memoir by Liana Finck

27. Passing for Human: A Graphic Memoir

By: Liana Finck

3.77

Format: 240 pages, None

A visually arresting graphic memoir about a young artist struggling against what’s expected of her … read more

Similar categories in Liana Finck's Passing for Human: A Graphic Memoir book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
"A draw-er doesn't draw because she loves to draw. She doesn't draw because she draws well. She draws because once she lost something. And by drawing--she will find it again."

-Liana Finck, Passing for Human: A Graphic Memoir

"From a distance, every relationship is similar—an old story with a new face. But if you know how to really look at things—you’ll see that every man is the first man—and every place is Eden."

-Liana Finck, Passing for Human: A Graphic Memoir

"In her heart, the devil said, "No! No!" But from her mouth came the words "Yes, you may." And from then on, everything the devil said was the opposite of what she meant. And everything she did, she d…"

-Liana Finck, Passing for Human: A Graphic Memoir

Cover of Hot Paprika, Vol. 2 by Mirka Andolfo

28. Hot Paprika, Vol. 2

By: Mirka Andolfo

4.28

Format: 112 pages, Hardcover

I problemi per la diabolica e agguerrita C.C.O. della Infernum Press, Miss Paprika, non sono certo … read more

Similar categories in Mirka Andolfo's Hot Paprika, Vol. 2 book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • adult
  • fantasy
Cover of Tuki: Fight for Fire by Jeff Smith

29. Tuki: Fight for Fire

By: Jeff Smith

3.98

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

The ancient world was filled with restless spirits and powerful forces. 2 million years ago, human … read more

Similar categories in Jeff Smith's Tuki: Fight for Fire book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • fantasy
  • fiction
Cover of The Junction by Norm Konyu

30. The Junction

By: Norm Konyu

4.29

Format: 176 pages, Paperback

In the autumn of 1984, 11 year old Lucas Jones, along with his father, vanished without a trace. 12… read more

Similar categories in Norm Konyu's The Junction book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • canada
  • graphic novels comics
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • fiction
Cover of Be Kind, My Neighbor by Yugo Limbo

31. Be Kind, My Neighbor

By: Yugo Limbo

4.32

Format: 496 pages, Paperback

Murder. Love. Cults. Puppets! It’s 1973, the town of Baths, cozy middle-of-nowhere American hear… read more

Similar categories in Yugo Limbo's Be Kind, My Neighbor book and Aminder Dhaliwal's Cyclopedia Exotica

  • lgbt
  • graphic novels
  • comics
  • fiction
  • adult
  • fantasy
  • queer

22 best-selling fiction books like Cyclopedia Exotica by Aminder Dhaliwal

Transform Your Habits

Big Kids

Michael DeForge

4.12

Transform Your Habits

Roaming

Jillian Tamaki

3.77

Transform Your Habits

Girl Juice

Benji Nate

3.95

Transform Your Habits

A Guest in the House

Emily Carroll

4.06

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15 best-selling fiction books like Mimosa: A Graphic Novel by Archie Bongiovanni

Transform Your Habits

Roaming

Jillian Tamaki

3.77

Transform Your Habits

A Guest in the House

Emily Carroll

4.06

Transform Your Habits

Boys Weekend

Mattie Lubchansky

4.03

Transform Your Habits

Mimosa: A Graphic Novel

Archie Bongiovanni

3.73

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