Recommended Books for Straight Spouses & Gay Spouses

Note:  The terms "straight spouse" and "gay spouse" are sometimes confusing to people not familiar with them.  We use the term "straight spouse" to describe an individual who is straight (i.e. heterosexual), but who is married/partnered to a gay (GLBT) individual, such as a straight woman to a gay man (or vice versa).  We use the term "gay spouse" to describe an individual who is married/partnered to an opposite-sex spouse, but who is gay (GLBT) themself. 

Top Picks For Straight Spouses:  (in alphabetical order)

Is It A Choice?  Answers to 300 of the Most Frequently Asked Questions About Gays and Lesbians, by Eric Marcus

The Other Side of the Closet, by Amity Pierce Buxton, Ph.D.

Top Picks For Gay Spouses:  (in alphabetical order)

• (coming soon)

Recommended Books - Bisexuality:

• Bi Any Other Name: Bisexual People Speak, by Loraine Hutchins
• Bisexuality in the United States, by Paula C. Rodriguez Rust
• Bisexuality Resource Guide, by Robyn Ochs
• Bisexuality:  The Psychology and Politics, by Beth A. Firestein

Books for Children:

• Gay-Themed Picture Books for Children
  Picture books for children about the experience of knowing or having a LGBTQ parent, family member or friend.

• The section above on Our “Lending Library” & How To Find Recommended Books On Your Own
• Our Community page for local supportive professionals and organizations
• Our Resources page for links to national and Internet resources and organizations.