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9 of the Best LGBTQ Thrillers

These LGBTQ thrillers are perfect for staying up past your bedtime glued to a book: they're compelling, twisty, and gloriously queer.

20 Must-Read Adult Books by Trans & Genderqueer Authors From 2021

It's been a great year in adult trans lit! These 20 must-reads by trans and genderqueer authors cover horror and sci-fi to poetry and memoir, including Dear Senthuran by Akwaeke Emezi.

12 New LGBTQ Books That Prove Pride Isn’t Just for June

Some of the biggest queer books of the year came out in June, but these new LGBTQ books will help you celebrate pride all year round, including The Insiders by Mark Oshiro.

20 Unabashedly Bi Books for Bi Visibility Day

Celebrate love and representation with these 20 bi books for Bisexual Day of Visibility featuring bi+ characters loving and living life!

LGBTQ-Friendly 3rd Grade Teacher Reinstated to Her Classroom

Lauren Crowe was removed from her classroom to be investigated for sharing inclusive teaching resources, but she's back teaching now!

Teacher Pulled From Classroom After Highlighting Inclusive Materials

A third grade teacher was pulled from the classroom after highlighting inclusive and activist literature on social media.

8 New Adult LGBTQ Romance Reads You’ll Fall For

New Adult LGBTQ romance books like these ones are the height of comfort for twentysomethings trying to figure out life and love.

Queer Love Is Sacred

The 1920s, The Well of Loneliness argued that Stephen's queer love was the best thing about her. 100 years later, it's still relevant.

13 LGBT Books That Will Make You Cry

We're talking bittersweet, happy, and overflowing-with-emotion tears. Get your blankets before diving into LGBT books that will make you cry.

Quiz: Design Your Perfect Dinner Party and Get an Under-the-Radar Queer Book Rec

Set the table and finalize that menu: we'll give you some under-the-radar queer books to match your perfect dinner party vibe.