Roxane Gay is a prolific author whose essays in Bad Feminist brought her widespread recognition for sharp cultural commentary. She has written novels including Hunger and An Untamed State, and edited numerous anthologies. Her recommendations reflect her commitment to diverse voices and complex storytelling.
9 Books Recommended by Roxane Gay
Ranked by popularity across all reading lists on this site
Matrix
2 people recommendedA novel about a medieval nunnery."- Roxane Gay
Also recommended by: Ezra Klein
Craft in the Real World
This book is amazing. Challenging. A total reimagining of craft. A must read for every writer."- Roxane Gay
Things We Lost to the Water
A gorgeous ache of a novel about a Vietnamese family in New Orleans."- Roxane Gay
Razorblade Tears
AMAZING. Shit had me on the edge of my seat. Didn't put this book down."- Roxane Gay
Unfollow Me
recommended 2xAn intelligent, provocative essay collection about identity and the ways we wield it."- Roxane Gay
An intelligent, provocative essay collection about identity and the ways we wield it."- Roxane Gay
My Monticello
recommended 2xReally original, sharp writing that lays bare how racism and an appalling history shape our lives."- Roxane Gay
Really original, sharp writing that lays bare how racism and an appalling history shape our lives."- Roxane Gay
100 Boyfriends
recommended 2xA sexy little book about queer men, their desires and obsessions and yearnings. Very transgressive and relentless."- Roxane Gay
A sexy little book about queer men, their desires and obsessions and yearnings. Very transgressive and relentless."- Roxane Gay
Manhunt
recommended 2xPerfect from beginning to end. Gory, heartbreaking, sexy, riotous, infuriating. 10/10 no notes."- Roxane Gay
Perfect from beginning to end. Gory, heartbreaking, sexy, riotous, infuriating. 10/10 no notes."- Roxane Gay
