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Reading more widely helps us see the world through others' eyes and to live many lives within the confines of a single life.  In the spirit of celebrating diversity everywhere this Lesbian Visibility Week, here are just a few of the most famous and popular works of fiction by lesbians (women who are sexually/romantically attracted to other women) that have proven their popularity over time and been heralded literary classics.  

 

Lesbian literary classics available from the University Library

h/t – Shortform.com for suggesting these titles. 
 

Also check out – 365 Gays of the Year (Plus 1 for a Leap Year): Discover LGBTQ+ History One Day at a Time is a great overview of Queer history - a classic for anyone interested in how gay, bi, nonbinary and trans people came to be where we are now - and as an ebook you can read it discreetly, pick it up and put it down anywhere.

 

Check out your public library for more

Check out other titles you can borrow for free in print and download as ebooks or audiobooks from your local public library.