Flavorwire's List of 25 Essential Works of LGBT Non Fiction

This list is quite American centric and is mainly focused on gay men but still fairly interesting. From the original description: Yesterday saw the release of Choire Sicha's excellent book Very Recent History, which follows a group of young gay men as they make their way through New York City in the midst of the financial crisis of the late aughts. While it never even incorporates the word "gay," Very Recent History follows a long tradition of providing a window into a very specific and often underrepresented community. With that in mind, here's a collection of other important non-fiction titles about the diverse LGBT community. While neither an exhaustive nor a definitive list, these 25 books are recommended reading to get a broader idea of the queer experience.