Queered Science is a monthly book club that focuses on science fiction, fantasy, and magical realism that includes trans*, queer, genderqueer, and strong female protagonists and themes.
Some Favorites
Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
Near-future post-apocalyptic science fiction that deals with the dissolution and reconstruction of social contracts including different kinds of family and different kinds of slavery. There is a nod towards the hazards of mis-gendering.
Shadow Man by Melissa Scott
Alternate world science fiction that follows the growing pains of a world that acknowledges only two genders as it seeks to join an interstellar alliance that recognizes five.
He, She, and It (aka Body of Glass) by Marge Piercy
Post-apocalyptic science fiction that uses artificial intelligence as a device to examine gender and the nature of humanity. While there are lesbian and bisexual characters, they are not the focus of the story.
Monstrous Regiment by Terry Pratchett
Humorous military high-fantasy that touches on gender roles, cross-dressing, and passing in a light-hearted but respectful manner.