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Diversify your reading with new queer books, queer book news, and recommendations for every reader under the rainbow.

Why Did I Wait This Long to Read These Books?

I read these sapphic books years after their release date and the height of their popularity. Turns out, the hype was justified.

Queer Books to Read this Black History Month, and More LGBTQ Book Links

This round up of queer book news and reviews has new queer books by Black authors, tips for fighting book bans, and much more.

Read These Queer Romantic Suspense Novels

These five queer romantic suspense novels stand out for their twisty plots and chemistry, with a mix of speculative and real-world settings.

Have You Ever Read a Book So Good It Makes You Mad?

Sometimes a good book makes you go a little feral.

10 of the Most-Anticipated Queer Books of February 2025

These are the most exciting new queer books out in February 2025, including gay historical fiction, sapphic gothic, and trans guy horror.

Recent and Upcoming Thoughtful Books About Gender

The societal construct of gender is always evolving. Get up to date with these thoughtful books about gender.

The Best LGBTQ+ Books for Young Readers As Picked by Librarians

These are the best recent LGBTQ+ books for children, tweens, and teens according to librarians.

The Bestselling Queer Books of the Week

Here are the eight queer books that made it onto the bestseller lists this week, including a 1970s gay manifesto fable.

Cover Reveal for Alexis Hall’s Sapphic Baking Rom-com AUDREY LANE STIRS THE POT

The third book in Alexis Hall's Winner Bakes All series, AUDREY LANE STIRS THE POT, is out December 2025, and today we have a cover reveal!

12 of the Most-Anticipated Trans & Nonbinary Books Out in 2025 to Preorder Now

Here are 12 of the most exciting trans and nonbinary books out in 2025, from graphic nonfiction to sci-fi, litfic, romance, and more.