30 Top lgbt books like Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The by Hayli Thomson

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Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

By: Hayli Thomson

3.93

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Taylor Parker isn't out yet, but she's keeping an even bigger secret: she entered a sketch contest …

If you liked the lgbt plot in Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The by Hayli Thomson , here is a list of 30 books like this:

1. Someday (Every Day, #3)

By: David Levithan

4.12

Format: 80 pages, Hardcover

The sequel will conclude the story of A, a character who changes bodies on a daily basis but is alw… read more

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2. Improbable Magic for Cynical Witches

By: Kate Scelsa

3.72

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A witchy, atmospheric lesbian contemporary romance set in Salem—from the acclaimed author of Fans o… read more

Similar categories in Kate Scelsa's Improbable Magic for Cynical Witches book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lesbian
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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3. The Luis Ortega Survival Club

By: Sonora Reyes

4.24

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

From the bestselling author of The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School comes a story in the vein of… read more

Similar categories in Sonora Reyes's The Luis Ortega Survival Club book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lesbian
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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4. Late to the Party

By: Kelly Quindlen

4.02

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

Seventeen is nothing like Codi Teller imagined. She’s never crashed a party, never stayed out to… read more

Similar categories in Kelly Quindlen's Late to the Party book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lesbian
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
"I think saying what you're afraid of makes you brave."

-Kelly Quindlen, Late to the Party

"And I think being friends with someone should be like the concept of infinity—like you truly believe that person has no limits, and you just want to keep counting upward with them to see where they g…"

-Kelly Quindlen, Late to the Party

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5. Dear Wendy

By: Ann Zhao

4.01

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

Dear Wendy's Sophie and Jo, two aromantic and asexual students at Wellesley College, engage in an o… read more

Similar categories in Ann Zhao's Dear Wendy book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lesbian
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
"Nobody talks about breaking up with your friends. It sucks. Especially when that friend ditches you to be with whoever they think is The One."

-Ann Zhao, Dear Wendy

"And still, it's hard to find people like me. The asexual community is small enough as it is; there are fewer aromantic people and even fewer people who are both."

-Ann Zhao, Dear Wendy

"And that really made me think for the first time about how this could happen with any friend who's not also aroace. Like, my person, my closest confidant, will probably always have someone else - a r…"

-Ann Zhao, Dear Wendy

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6. 6 Times We Almost Kissed [and One Time We Did]

By: Tess Sharpe

4.19

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

Six moments lead us to two girls, one kiss, and three little words that were maybe always true in t… read more

Similar categories in Tess Sharpe's 6 Times We Almost Kissed [and One Time We Did] book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lesbian
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
"I'm sorry you had to put all your feelings to the side so you could help me." "I'm not," she says fiercely. "I can, in fact, be mad at you and help you at the same time. It's called being emotionally…"

-Tess Sharpe, 6 Times We Almost Kissed [and One Time We Did]

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7. Never Ever Getting Back Together

By: Sophie Gonzales

3.67

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

When their now famous ex-boyfriend asks them to participate in a teen reality show, two eighteen ye… read more

Similar categories in Sophie Gonzales's Never Ever Getting Back Together book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lesbian
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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8. How to Excavate a Heart

By: Jake Maia Arlow

3.81

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

It all starts when Shani runs into May. Like, literally. With her mom’s Subaru. Attempted vehicu… read more

Similar categories in Jake Maia Arlow's How to Excavate a Heart book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lesbian
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
"I didn't use the word lesbian to describe myself until this year, though, which is when I chopped off all my hair and flirted with veganism"

-Jake Maia Arlow, How to Excavate a Heart

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9. The Fiancée Farce

By: Alexandria Bellefleur

3.99

Format: 384 pages, Paperback

Lambda Literary award winner and national bestselling author Alexandria Bellefleur returns with a s… read more

Similar categories in Alexandria Bellefleur's The Fiancée Farce book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lesbian
  • lgbt
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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10. Imogen, Obviously

By: Becky Albertalli

4.23

Format: 432 pages, Hardcover

With humor and insight, #1 New York Times bestseller Becky Albertalli explores the nuances of sexua… read more

Similar categories in Becky Albertalli's Imogen, Obviously book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lesbian
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
"Every breath she breathes feels like a love letter."

-Becky Albertalli, Imogen, Obviously

"1987: the world’s biggest pancake ever (well, at the time). My parents actually got to eat part of it!"

-Becky Albertalli, Imogen, Obviously

"So which one of us is more queer?" "Well," I pause, "I'd have to see the two of you trying to sit in chairs."

-Becky Albertalli, Imogen, Obviously

"Tessa’s eyes catch mine, and her lips tug up at the corners, just barely. And the noise in my brain falls away. All the times I said I’m straight. All the times everyone’s said I’m straight. There it…"

-Becky Albertalli, Imogen, Obviously

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11. Flip the Script

By: Lyla Lee

3.57

Format: 296 pages, Hardcover

The first rule of watching K-dramas: Never fall in love with the second lead. As an avid watche… read more

Similar categories in Lyla Lee's Flip the Script book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lesbian
  • young adult contemporary
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
"People see queerness as such an anomaly, as if there aren't that many of us. But what if we're actually the norm, and we're all just in hiding?"

-Lyla Lee, Flip the Script

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12. Aces Wild: A Heist

By: Amanda DeWitt

3.78

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

What happens in Vegas when an all-asexual online friend group attempts to break into a high-stakes … read more

Similar categories in Amanda DeWitt's Aces Wild: A Heist book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
"Just because you didn't experience sexual attraction didn't mean you didn't you didn't experience romantic feelings. But those romantic feelings didn't look like they did in the movies because, well,…"

-Amanda DeWitt, Aces Wild: A Heist

"It felt like a puzzle, mostly put together but with a piece missing, waiting to be filled. There were plenty of pieces to fill it- gay, straight, bisexual- but none fit quite right. Sometimes I thoug…"

-Amanda DeWitt, Aces Wild: A Heist

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13. All Out: The No-Longer-Secret Stories of Queer Teens throughout the Ages

By: Saundra Mitchell

3.94

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

Take a journey through time and genres and discover a past where queer figures live, love and shape… read more

Similar categories in Saundra Mitchell's All Out: The No-Longer-Secret Stories of Queer Teens throughout the Ages book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • queer
"Askim,"

-Saundra Mitchell, All Out: The No-Longer-Secret Stories of Queer Teens throughout the Ages

"Ugh. Feelings are gross,"

-Saundra Mitchell, All Out: The No-Longer-Secret Stories of Queer Teens throughout the Ages

"Let go of which cannot be held."

-Saundra Mitchell, All Out: The No-Longer-Secret Stories of Queer Teens throughout the Ages

"Wilhelm's hands trembled. “I'll bring you only misery."

-Saundra Mitchell, All Out: The No-Longer-Secret Stories of Queer Teens throughout the Ages

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14. Forget Me Not

By: Alyson Derrick

4.26

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A romantic ode to the strength of love and the power of choosing each other, against odds and obsta… read more

Similar categories in Alyson Derrick's Forget Me Not book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lesbian
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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15. If Tomorrow Doesn't Come

By: Jen St. Jude

4.19

Format: 416 pages, Hardcover

We Are Okay meets They Both Die at the End in this YA debut about queer first love and mental healt… read more

Similar categories in Jen St. Jude's If Tomorrow Doesn't Come book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lesbian
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
"There's nothing to know." Except I'm in love with you, I can never tell you that, and I know you'll be happier without me."

-Jen St. Jude, If Tomorrow Doesn't Come

"We were never just friends, were we?’ I tried to remember. Had there ever been a time when my heart didn’t race around her? When my hands weren’t drawn to her hands? When fighting with her didn’t fee…"

-Jen St. Jude, If Tomorrow Doesn't Come

"If I was drowning on land, in oxygen, maybe the floor of the river was the only place I’d be able to breathe. [...] I thought, again, I’m so tired. I’m such a disappointment. I don’t want to do this …"

-Jen St. Jude, If Tomorrow Doesn't Come

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16. Melt With You

By: Jennifer Dugan

3.48

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

From the author of Hot Dog Girl comes a sweet and salty queer YA rom-com about two girls on a summe… read more

Similar categories in Jennifer Dugan's Melt With You book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lesbian
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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17. The Love Curse of Melody McIntyre

By: Robin Talley

3.73

Format: 464 pages, Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Nina LaCour, this romantic comedy from New York Times best… read more

Similar categories in Robin Talley's The Love Curse of Melody McIntyre book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lesbian
  • young adult contemporary
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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18. Camp

By: Lev A.C. Rosen

3.97

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

From the author of the acclaimed Jack of Hearts (and other parts) comes a sweet and sharp screwball… read more

Similar categories in Lev A.C. Rosen's Camp book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • young adult contemporary
  • lgbt
  • realistic fiction
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
"I just feel stupid’ ‘Not stupid,’ George says. ‘A romantic maybe. A dreamer.’ ‘A theater kid,’ Ashley says. ‘But never stupid,’ George finishes."

-Lev A.C. Rosen, Camp

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19. My Fair Brady

By: Brian D. Kennedy

4.00

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

My Fair Lady meets the classic teen film She's All That in this charming and swoony new rom-com fro… read more

Similar categories in Brian D. Kennedy's My Fair Brady book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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20. In the Event of Love (Fern Falls, #1)

By: Courtney Kae

3.60

Format: 320 pages, Paperback

Fans of Casey McQuiston and Alexandria Bellefleur will adore this queer romcom that combines everyt… read more

Similar categories in Courtney Kae's In the Event of Love (Fern Falls, #1) book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lesbian
  • lgbt
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
"Sometimes, mistakes are the beginning of something wonderful."

-Courtney Kae, In the Event of Love (Fern Falls, #1)

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21. Here for the Wrong Reasons

By: Annabel Paulsen

3.73

Format: 336 pages, Paperback

In this swoon-filled lesbian romcom, two dating show contestants vying for the affection of the lea… read more

Similar categories in Annabel Paulsen's Here for the Wrong Reasons book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lesbian
  • lgbt
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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22. Take a Bow, Noah Mitchell

By: Tobias Madden

3.86

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

There Are No Cheat Codes for Showmance Seventeen-year-old gaymer Noah Mitchell only has one frie… read more

Similar categories in Tobias Madden's Take a Bow, Noah Mitchell book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • young adult contemporary
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
"But still, despite all of this . . . I’m in love. It’s irrational. It’s irresponsible. But it’s irrevocable."

-Tobias Madden, Take a Bow, Noah Mitchell

"Because my curiosity is killing me? Because I’m reckless and ridiculous? Because I’m suddenly one step closer to meeting the love of my life?"

-Tobias Madden, Take a Bow, Noah Mitchell

"I place my hands in his, my stupid heart skipping a beat when our palms make contact. ‘You good?’ he asks. I bite my lip to keep from grinning like a fool. ‘Yep."

-Tobias Madden, Take a Bow, Noah Mitchell

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23. You Don't Have a Shot

By: Racquel Marie

4.38

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

A queer YA romance about rival soccer players from author Racquel Marie, perfect for fans of She Dr… read more

Similar categories in Racquel Marie's You Don't Have a Shot book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lesbian
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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24. Catch and Cradle

By: Katia Rose

3.86

Format: None pages, ebook

Thou shalt not date thine teammates. The UNS Women’s Lacrosse team doesn’t have an official poli… read more

Similar categories in Katia Rose's Catch and Cradle book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lesbian
  • lgbt
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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25. Princess Ever After

By: Connie Glynn

4.17

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Return to the magical world of The Rosewood Chronicles in the fifth and final instalment of this go… read more

Similar categories in Connie Glynn's Princess Ever After book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lesbian
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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26. Playing for Keeps

By: Jennifer Dugan

3.52

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

From the author of Some Girls Do comes another heartfelt YA sapphic romance—starring a baseball pit… read more

Similar categories in Jennifer Dugan's Playing for Keeps book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lesbian
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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27. Director's Cut

By: Carlyn Greenwald

3.63

Format: 336 pages, Paperback

Oscar-winning Valeria Sullivan finds herself trapped in a battle of wits with a sexy professor, but… read more

Similar categories in Carlyn Greenwald's Director's Cut book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lesbian
  • lgbt
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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28. Riley Weaver Needs a Date to the Gaybutante Ball

By: Jason June

3.99

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

The next LGBTQ+ young adult rom-com from  New York Times  bestselling author Jason June (author of … read more

Similar categories in Jason June's Riley Weaver Needs a Date to the Gaybutante Ball book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • young adult contemporary
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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29. Wish You Weren't Here

By: Erin Baldwin

4.03

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

Juliette doesn’t hate Priya Pendley. At least, not in the way teen movies say she should hate th… read more

Similar categories in Erin Baldwin's Wish You Weren't Here book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lesbian
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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30. Epically Earnest

By: Molly Horan

3.23

Format: 304 pages, ebook

In this delightfully romantic LGBTQ+ comedy-of-errors inspired by Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of B… read more

Similar categories in Molly Horan's Epically Earnest book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lesbian
  • young adult contemporary
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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31. Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

By: Hayli Thomson

3.93

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Taylor Parker isn't out yet, but she's keeping an even bigger secret: she entered a sketch contest … read more

Similar categories in Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The book and Hayli Thomson's Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The

  • romance
  • lesbian
  • young adult contemporary
  • lgbt
  • humor
  • realistic fiction
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer

30 Best fiction books like Comedienne's Guide to Pride, The by Hayli Thomson

Transform Your Habits

Improbable Magic for Cynical Witches

Kate Scelsa

3.72

Transform Your Habits

The Luis Ortega Survival Club

Sonora Reyes

4.24

Transform Your Habits

Late to the Party

Kelly Quindlen

4.02

Transform Your Habits

Dear Wendy

Ann Zhao

4.01

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21 must-read contemporary books like Late to the Party by Kelly Quindlen

Transform Your Habits

Home Field Advantage

Dahlia Adler

3.84

Transform Your Habits

Girls Like Girls

Hayley Kiyoko

3.74

Transform Your Habits

Late to the Party

Kelly Quindlen

4.02

Transform Your Habits

Cleat Cute

Meryl Wilsner

3.77

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