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I've been going to a queer book club, and we're currently looking for books with trans characters to read next month.

Ideally we'd like a standalone book (not part of a series), and a story where trans identity is a significant part of it.

Thank you :)

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[-] Barbarian@sh.itjust.works 10 points 1 day ago

Although it technically isn't explicitly about trans people, Terry Pratchett's Monstrous Regiment explores a lot of ground about repressive gender roles and norms, feminism and the arbitrariness of religious doctrine. It does all of this while being absolutely hilarious and a joy to read.

It's also technically part of a series, but like all Discworld books can absolutely be read as a standalone book.

Maybe not an absolute top pick due to not cleanly hitting all your requirements, but I'd still recommend it.

[-] Voroxpete@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 day ago

For the record, at least one character from MR is explicitly, textually trans. Pay close attention to pronoun choices in the narration.

[-] OmegaMouse@pawb.social 4 points 1 day ago

I've loved every Pratchett novel I've read, and that sounds like a delight! I'm not sure I'll be able to sell it to the book club but I'll be sure to read this one myself at some point

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