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Queer Phobia and The Public Library

Public libraries serve their entire community, but why is it that queer people may be turned off by their own libraries?

Out and Proud vs. Hiding in Plain Sight: The Evolution of YA Book Covers

Looking beyond the "lesbian hands" trend in YA book covers.

We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby: 10 Hilarious Gay Book Covers from the ’90s

A list of 10 hilarious, cheesy lesbian / gay book covers from the '90s.

Welcome to National Coming Out Day on Book Riot!

Today is National Coming Out Day, and we're celebrating by showcasing all LGBTQ voices, writing about content that ranges from the academic to the absurd.

Why Should the Book World Care About National Coming Out Day?

Queer authors have always been here. Let's make the book world safe for their stories.

Your Stories Aren’t About Us

We need stories that demonstrate that, yes, queer sexuality and disability can co-exist.

It’s Just Us: The Need For More Trans Stories

Meredith Russo discusses the need for many more trans stories in the publishing world.

7 Fantasy Books with Asexual Leads

Excellent fantasy reads with asexual lead characters.

In Search of Bi Women in Earth-Based Cis-Het Romance

Not every M/F romance has to have a straight heroine!

Book Style: STONEWALL by Ann Bausum

An outfit designed around a history of the Stonewall Riots.