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Trans Reads |
Trans Reads collects texts by, for, and about people who cross or transcend gender.
About Trans Reads |
Trans Reads is a web-based collection of texts by, for, or about people who cross or transcend western gender norms. It holds books, essays, zines, chapters and articles, including featured reading lists such as a queer and trans Palestine list and a section for banned books. Users can upload texts themselves, or email to volunteer and help move items from a backlog.
Key features
- Collection of books, essays, zines, chapters and articles
- User upload form for submitting texts
- Volunteer uploading from a backlog by email
- Featured queer and trans Palestine reading list
- Section gathering banned books
- Most popular fiction and nonfiction listings
Best for: Readers looking for free trans-focused literature in many formats, and people willing to upload or help catalogue texts.
Good for
- Texts are offered free of charge
- Covers many formats, from books and essays to zines and articles
- Community uploads and volunteer help supported
Watch out for
- Some users reported broken links traced to a September coding issue, with about 100 texts still down
- The site went offline for three weeks in August 2026 after a subscription lapsed
- Run on donations and out-of-pocket expenses, which affects sustainability
Trans Reads | at a glance
- Website
- transreads.org
- Category
- Books & Reading › Reading Resources
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Trans Reads | FAQ
How can I contribute a text?
There is an upload link on the homepage. You can also email transreads [at] proton.me to volunteer and help upload texts from the backlog.
Does it cost anything to read the texts?
The collection is described as free trans-focused literature. The site runs entirely on donations and no one makes money from it.
What kinds of texts are available?
Books, essays, zines, chapters and articles, including featured reading lists and a section for banned books.
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