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Congratulations to our 2026 Finalists!
The Lambda Literary Awards—affectionately known as the Lammys—honor exceptional works that illuminate the LGBTQ+ experience with courage, nuance, and authenticity. Discover powerful, groundbreaking stories in this curated collection that brings together Lambda Award–winning and nominated titles across fiction, memoir, poetry, young adult, and more. Whether you’re searching for emotionally rich stories, identity-affirming narratives, or bold explorations of love, loss, and selfhood, these books reflect the diverse voices and vibrant stories that shape queer literature today. Learn more about the prize here.
Our 2026 Finalists
Bisexual Fiction
House of Beth
By Kerry Cullen
A haunting and seductive tale of a young career woman who slides quickly into the role of stepmother, in a life that may still belong to someone else. “Vivid, addictive, and crackling with life (yes, even the ghost), House of Beth asks us to consider how and why we make the lives we make” (Lynn Steger Strong).
Lesbian Memoir/Biography
Gertrude Stein
An Afterlife
A Washington Post Top 10 Book of the Year
Fresh Air Top 10 Book of the Year
This critically acclaimed, “superb” (The Washington Post) biography of one of the most influential and mythologized literary figures of the 20th century examines both Gertrude Stein’s life and her partner’s emergence from the shadows after her death, in the decades-long fight to ensure her legacy.
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Lammy nominees and award-winners include:
- Acclaimed fiction spotlighting LGBTQ+ relationships, identity, and resilience
- Memoirs and personal essays that speak to lived queer experiences
- Poetry collections that explore intimacy, struggle, and joy
- Diverse voices from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum and global communities
- Stories of love, resistance, transformation, and pride
- Titles recognized by the Lambda Literary Foundation for literary excellence