Lesbian and Lesbian-Friendly Anthologies of Short Fiction
This work in progress includes collections of short stories, drama, and poetry.
Queries and feedback may be sent to bibliographer@readtheselips.com Note: Entries for apparently out-of-print titles which are no longer on the
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the title is available.
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Amazon Expedition: A Lesbian Feminist Anthology Phyllis Birkby et al., eds. New York: Times Change Press, 1973. ISBN-10: 0878105263; ISBN-13:9780878105267 http://www.worldcatlibraries.org/
All in the Seasoning Katherine V. Forrest, ed. Ann Arbor, MI: Bywater Books, 2006.
ISBN-10: 1932859268; ISBN-13: 978-1932859263 http://www.bywaterbooks.com
After Midnight: True Lesbian Erotic ConfessionsChelsea James, ed. San Francisco: Cleis Press, 2006.
ISBN-13: 978-1573442404 http://www.cleispress.com/
Afrekete: An Anthology of Black Lesbian Writing Catherine E. McKinley, Joyce DeLaney, eds. NY:
Anchor Books, 1995. ISBN-10: 0385473559; ISBN-13: 978-0385473552 http://www.randomhouse.com/anchor/
Best Date Ever: True Stories that Celebrate Lesbian Relationships Linda Alverez, ed. Los Angeles:
Alyson Books, 2006. ISBN-10: 1593500092; ISBN-13: 978-1593500092 http://www.alyson.com/
Bell, Book and Dyke: New Exploits of Magical Lesbians Barbara Johnson, Karin Kallmaker,
Therese Szymanski, Julia Watts, auth. Tallahassee, FL: Bella Books, 2005. ISBN: 159493023-6 http://www.bellabooks.com
Best Lesbian Love Stories Angela Brown, ed. Los Angeles: Alyson Books. [Annual series;
cover illustr. from 2006: ISBN-10: 1555839207; ISBN-13: 978-1555839208] http://www.alyson.com/
Best Lesbian Love Stories: New York CitySimone Thorne, ed. Los Angeles: Alyson Books, 2006.
ISBN-10: 155583972X; ISBN-13: 978-1555839727 http://www.alyson.com/
Best Lesbian RomanceAngela Brown, ed. San Francisco: Cleis Press, 2006.
ISBN-10: 1573442615; ISBN-13: 978-1573442619 http://www.cleispress.com/
Bisse und Küsse: Sexgeschichten Lisa Kuppler, ed. Berlin: Querverlag. [Series; cover illustr. from: 4, 2006:
ISBN-10: 3896561375; ISBN-13: 978-3896561374] http://www.querverlag.de/
Brazen Femme: Queering FemininityChloë Brushwood, Anna Camilleri, eds. Vancouver: Arsenal Pulp Press, 2002.
ISBN-13: 978-1551521268 http://www.arsenalpulp.com/
Call of the Dark: Erotic Lesbian Tales of the Supernatural Therese Szymanski, ed. Tallassee, FL:
Bella Books, 2005. ISBN-10: 1594930406; ISBN-13: 978-1594930409 http://www.bellabooks.com
Car Maintenance, Explosives and Love and Other Contemporary Lesbian Writings. Susan Hawthorne,
Cathie Dunsford, Susan Sayer, eds. North Melbourne: Spinifex Press, c. 1997.
ISBN: 1875559620http://www.spinifexpress.com.au
Chloe plus Olivia: An Anthology of Lesbian Literature from the Seventeenth Century to the Present Lillian Faderman, ed. New York: Viking, 1994. ISBN 10: 0670846384; ISBN-13: 978-0670846382 http://catalog.loc.gov/
Circa 2000: Lesbian Fiction at the Millennium Terry Wolverton, Robert Drake, eds. Los Angeles:
Alyson Books, 2000. ISBN-10: 155583518X; ISBN-13: 978-1555835187 http://www.alyson.com/
Close Calls: New Lesbian Fiction.Susan Fox Rogers, ed. New York: Stonewall Inn (St. Martin's), 1997.
ISBN-10: 0312168020; ISBN-13: 978-0312168025 http://www.echonyc.com/~stone/
Coming to Power: Writings and Graphics on Lesbian S/M Samois, ed. Boston: Alyson Publications, 1987.
ISBN-10: 0932870287; ISBN-13: 9780932870285 http://www.worldcatlibraries.org/
Cuentos: Stories by Latinas Alma Gomez, Cherríe Moraga, Mariana Romo-Carmona, eds. New York:
Kitchen Table: Women of Color Press, 1983. ISBN-10: 0913175013; ISBN-13: 9780913175019 http://www.worldcatlibraries.org/
Damesliefde: De Beste Lesbische Verhalen uit de Nederlandse Literatuur Xandra Schutte, ed. Amsterdam:
Bert Bakker, 1995. ISBN-10: 9035114515; ISBN 13: 978-9035114517 http://www.ihlia.nl/
From Wedded Wife to Lesbian Life: Stories of Transformation Deborah Abbott, Ellen Farmer, eds.
Freedom, California: Crossing Press, 1995. ISBN-10: 0895947668; ISBN-13: 978-0895947666 http://www.worldcatlibraries.org/
Getting Wet: Tales of Lesbian Seductions. Carol Allain, Rosamund Elwin, eds. Toronto: Women's Press, 1992. ISBN-10: 088961170X; ISBN-13: 978-0889611702 http://www.worldcat.org/
Glamour Girls: Femme/Femme Erotica Rachel Kramer Bussel, ed. New York: Alice Street Editions,
Harrington Park Press (Haworth), 2006. ISBN: 978-1560235347 http://www.haworthpressinc.com/
Golden Age of Lesbian Erotica: 1920-1940, The Victoria Brownworth, Judith M. Redding, eds.
New Milford, CT: Magic Carpet Books, 2007. ISBN-10: 0977431142; ISBN-13: 978-0977431144 http://www.magic-carpet-books.com/
Hard Road, Easy Riding: Lesbian Biker EroticaSacchi Green, Rakelle Valencia, eds. New York:
Alice Street Editions, Harrington Park Press (Haworth), 2006; Maple Shade, NJ: Lethe Press, 2008.
ISBN-10: 1560235748; ISBN-13: 978-1560235743 http://www.lethepressbooks.com/
Hers: Brilliant New Fiction by Lesbian Writers. Terry Wolverton, Robert Drake, eds. New York: Faber & Faber. [Series; cover illustr. from Hers 3, 1999: ISBN-10: 0571199623; ISBN-13: 978-0571199624] http://www.worldcat.org/
Friday the Rabbi Wore Lace: Jewish Lesbian Erotica Karen X. Tulchinsky, ed. San Francisco: Cleis Press, 1998.
ISBN-13: 978-1573440417http://www.cleispress.com/
First-timers: True Stories of Lesbian Awakening Rachel Kramer Bussel, ed. Los Angeles: Alyson Books, 2006.
ISBN-10: 1555839479; ISBN-13: 978-1555839475 http://alysonbooks.stores.yahoo.net/
Dykeversions: Lesbian Short FictionThe Collective, ed. London & Toronto: Women's Press, 1986.
ISBN-10: 0889611106 http://www.the-womens-press.com
Dykewords: An Anthology of Lesbian Writings. Lesbian Writing and Publishing Collective, ed. Toronto:
Women's Press, 1990. ISBN-10: 0889611491; ISBN-13: 978-0889611498 http://www.worldcatlibraries.org/
Erotic Naiad: Love Stories by Naiad Press Authors, The Katherine V. Forrest, Barbara Grier, eds. Tallahassee, FL:
Naiad Press. 1992. ISBN-10: 1562800264; ISBN-13: 978-1562800260 http://www.worldcatlibraries.org
Falling for Grace: An Anthology of Australian Lesbian Fiction Roberta Snow, Jill Taylor, eds. Sydney:
BlackWattle Press, 1994. ISBN-10: 1875243127; ISBN-13: 978-1875243129 http://catalogue.nla.gov.au
Dancing in the Dark: Erotic Love Storiesby Naiad Press Authors.Barbara Grier, Christine Cassidy, eds.
Tallahassee, FL: Naiad Press, 1996. ISBN-10: 1562801449; ISBN-13: 978-1562801441 http://www.bellabooks.com
Dark Angels: Lesbian Vampire EroticaPam Keesey, ed. San Francisco: Cleis Press, 2006.
ISBN-13: 978-1573442527 http://www.cleispress.com/
Lesbian Plays: Coming of Age in CanadaRosalindKerr, ed. Toronto: Playwrights Canada Press, 2007.
ISBN 10: 0887548644; ISBN 13: 978-0887548642 http://www.playwrightscanada.com/
Lesbian Pulp Fiction: The Sexually Intrepid World of Lesbian Paperback Novels, 1950-1965 Katherine V. Forrest, ed. San Francisco: Cleis Press, 2005. [Excerpts]
ISBN-10: 1573442100; ISBN-13: 978-1573442107 http://www.intagliopub.com/
LetOur Voices Be Heard! Christliche Lesben in Europa erzählen ihre Geschichte / Christian Lesbians
in Europe Telling Their Stories Randi Solberg, ed. Hamburg: Mein Buch, 2004.
ISBN 10: 3865160778; ISBN 13: 978-3865160775 http://www.d-nb.de/
Letztes Mal, Marie: short stories, Ein.Ilona Bubeck, Sarah Schnier, eds. Berlin: Orlanda Frauenverlag, 1995.
ISBN-10: 3929823241; ISBN-13: 9783929823240 http://www.orlanda.de/
Liebe, Tod und Teufelin: Eine Lesben-Anthologie. Claudia Pütz, Lisa Wilcke, eds. München: Goldmann Verlag,
1988. ISBN-10: 3442210119; ISBN-13: 978-3442210114 http://worldcat.org/
Lipstick on Her Collar and Other Tales of Lesbian Lust. Sacchi Green, Rakelle Valencia, eds. Point Reyes Station, CA: Pretty Things Press, 2008. ISBN-10: 1576122980; ISBN-13: 978-1576122983 http://www.prettythingspress.com/
Literature of Lesbianism: A Historical Anthology from Ariosto to Stonewall, The Terry Castle, ed. New York:
Columbia Univerity Press, 2003. ISBN-10: 02311255119; ISBN-13: 978-0231125116 http://www.worldcatlibraries.org/
Intricate Passions: A Collection of Erotic Fiction Tee Corinne, ed. Austin, TX: Banned Books, 1989.
ISBN-10: 0934411255; ISBN-13: 978-0934411257 http://www.worldcatlibraries.org/
In Deep Waters: Erotic Excursions. Karin Kallmaker, Radclyffe, auth. Tallahassee, FL: Bella Books, 2007.
ISBN-10: 1594931119; ISBN-13: 978-1594931116 http://www.bellabooks.com/
Hot + Bothered: Short Short Fiction on Lesbian Desire Karen X. Tulchinsky, ed. Vancouver: Arsenal Pulp Press.
[Series; cover illustr. from: 4, 2003: ISBN-13: 9781551521459] http://www.arsenalpulp.com/
Hot Lesbian Erotica Tristan Taormino, ed. San Francisco: Cleis Press, 2005.
ISBN-10: 1573442089; ISBN-13: 978-1573442084 http://www.cleispress.com/
Longing, Lust, and Love: Black Lesbian Stories Shonia Brown, ed. Stone Mountain, Georgia: Nghosi Books, 2007.
ISBN-10: 0978595408; ISBN-13: 978-0978595401 http://www.nghosibooks.com/
Locked & Loaded SA Clements, ed. Grand Junction, CO: Torquere Press, 2006.
ISBN: 1934166014 http://www.scp-inc.biz/
Awakening the Virgin: True Tales of Seduction. Nicole Foster, ed. Los Angeles: Alyson Books. [Series, cover illustr. from vol.2, 2003. ISBN-10: 1555835155; ISBN-13: 978-1555835156]http://www.alyson.com/
Bed: New Lesbian Erotica. Victoria A. Brownworth, ed. San Francisco: Alice Street Editions, Harrington Park Press (Haworth), 2007. ISBN-10: 1560235799; ISBN-13: 978-1560235798 http://worldcat.org/
Bedroom Eyes: Stories of Lesbians in the Boudoir.Leslea Newman, ed. Los Angeles: Alyson Books, 2002.
ISBN-10: 1555836186; ISBN-13: 978-1555836184 http://www.alyson.com
Dessous Divers: Nouvelles Érotiques.Various authors. (Collection Ceriselles) Paris: La Cerisaie, 2005.
ISBN 2-914908-26-1 http://www.la-cerisaie.com
Diving Deep: Erotic Lesbian Love Stories.Katherine V. Forrest, Barbara Grier, eds. London: Silver Moon Books,
1993. ISBN-10: 1872642144; ISBN-13: 978-1872642147http://worldcat.org/
Does Your Mama Know?: An Anthology of Black Lesbian Coming Out Stories.Lisa C. Moore, ed. Washington, DC:
Redbone Press, 1997. ISBN-10: 0965665909; ISBN-13: 978-0965665902 http://www.redbonepress.com/
Dyke the Halls: Lesbian Erotic Christmas Tales. Linda Alvarez, ed. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Circlet Press, 2003. ISBN-10: 1885865465; ISBN-13: 978-1885865465http://www.circlet.com/?page_id=12
First Time Ever: Love Stories by Naiad Press Authors, The.Christine Cassidy, Barbara Grier, eds. Tallahassee,
Florida: Naiad Press, 1995. ISBN-10: 1562800868; ISBN-13: 978-1562800864 http://worldcat.org/
In Deep Waters 2: Cruising the Strip. Karen Kallmaker, Radclyffe, auth. NY: Bold Strokes Books, 2008.
ISBN-10: 1602820139; ISBN-13: 978-1602820135http://www.boldstrokesbooks.com/
Iridescence: Sensuous Shades of Lesbian Erotica. Jolie du Pre, ed. New York: Alyson Books, 2007.
ISBN-10: 1593500041; ISBN-13: 978-1593500047 http://www.alyson.com/
Lesbian Bedtime Stories.Terry Woodrow, ed. Little River, California: Tough Dove Books. [Series, imprint info.
from: vol. 2, 1990. ISBN-10: 096151292X; ISBN-13: 978-0961512927] http://worldcat.org/
Long Journey Home: Short Stories by New Lesbian Writers.Caeia March, ed. London: Women's Press, 2002.
ISBN-10: 0704345757; ISBN-13: 978-0704345751 http://www.the-womens-press.com/
Mammoth Book of Lesbian Erotica, The.Rose Collis, Barbara Cardy, eds. London: Constable & Robinson; NY: Carroll & Graf. [Series; cover illustr., imprint from: vol.2007. ISBN-10: 0786720441; ISBN-13: 978-0786720446]http://www.constablerobinson.com/
Mammoth Book of Lesbian Short Stories. Emma Donoghue, ed. NY: Carroll & Graf; London: Constable & Robinson, 1999. ISBN-10: 1841190497; ISBN-13: 978-1841190495 http://worldcat.org/
Milk of Human Kindness: Lesbian Authors Write about Mothers and Daughters, The Lori L. Lake, ed.
Port Arthur,TX: Regal Crest, 2004. ISBN-10: 1932300287; ISBN-13: 978-1932300284 http://www.worldcatlibraries.org/
Mysterious Naiad: Love Stories by Naiad Press Authors, The Katherine V. Forrest, Barbara Grier, eds.
Tallahassee, FL: Naid Press, 1994. ISBN-10: 1562800744; ISBN-13: 978-1562800741 http://www.worldcatlibraries.org/
