Literature

Author interviews, guides to the best LGBT Literature, Gay and Lesbian Novels and Memoirs and more!

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‘All Us Saints’ Boldly Slashes Away at the Trans Killer Trope

All Us Saints is hardly the first work to critique and analyze the prolific horror trope of the transgender slasher…

Nic Anstett

Jun 6, 2026

The Bruising of Qilwa by Naseem Jamnia features an illustrated hand reaching toward a kingdom.

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“The Bruising of Qilwa” Review: A Trans and Queer Fantasy Novella That Packs a Punch

The short book by Naseem Jamnia is an extremely fast-paced, engaging read.

Abbie Jones

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Aug 8, 2022

The Golden Season by Madeline Kay Sneed features a sweeping landscape of West Texas and a blue sky with clouds.

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“The Golden Season” Is a Queer Love Letter to West Texas

The writing is gorgeous and filled with beautiful imagery and insightful quotes.

Katie

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Aug 4, 2022

Fire Island: A Century in the Life of an American Paradise by Jack Parlett features a group of people standing near the water.

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New “Fire Island” Book Weaves Personal, Historical Narrative To Highlight Power of Community Solidarity

More a place-based memoir than a straightforward history, “Fire Island” provides unique insight on the history, present, and future of this almost mythical place.

Stef Rubino

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Aug 3, 2022

The Romance Recipe by Ruby Barrett features two illustrated women embracing. The one on the left wears a chef's coat and has shoulder-length brown hair. The one on the right has a short dark brown undercut and wears a black off-the-shoulder dress.

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“The Romance Recipe” Is the Steamy Beach Read You Need

Thankfully, Ruby Barrett doesn’t make us wait long for the simmering lust to boil into something more.

ashni

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Aug 2, 2022

Knocking Myself Up by Michelle Tea features a retro photograph of Michelle Tea reclining on a coach in red lingerie, surrounded by food.

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Michelle Tea’s Queer Pregnancy Memoir Is for Everyone — Not Just People Who Want To Become Parents

For most of my life, I was convinced that some day, somehow, I’d be a parent.

Stef Rubino

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Aug 2, 2022

Patricia Wants To Cuddle by Samantha Allen features a furry arm with painted red nails holding a white woman with blonde hair, sun hat, and sunglasses who is taking a selfie.

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Did Somebody Say Lesbian Sasquatch Horror-Comedy “Bachelor” Parody?

An epistolary lesbian love story, monster horror, final girl thrills, and sharp commentary on reality television and social media collide in this bloody, hilarious, chilling novel.

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya

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Aug 1, 2022

A series of tiny replica novels laid out on a bright blue cutting mat with craft supplies splayed out around them

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Honey, I Shrunk the Books: A DIY Guide to Making Miniature Book Replicas

Every time I finish reading a book, I get to work on its tiny counterpart. Now I’ve got a shelf full of minis that make me happy every single time…

Darcy

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Jul 30, 2022

Under the Udala Tress: a novel by Chinelo Okparanta features trees and a sunset on it.

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Queer Naija Lit: “Under the Udala Trees” Honors the Past and Paints the Future With Hope

In light of current conditions for queer Nigerians — and global conditions facing queer people — a book like 2015’s Under the Udala Trees is ever-timely.

Chinelo Anyadiegwu

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Jul 29, 2022