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Book Lists

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Book Lists

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Willow Heath October 19, 2024 8 Comments
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Casey McQuiston’s latest queer romance The Pairing couples its juicy bi4bi storytelling with delectable descriptions of food and drink. Here are some other tasty queer novels that feature food in some way!

Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya September 21, 2024 2 Comments
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Book Lists

72 Most Anticipated Queer Books Coming Out Fall 2024

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Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya and Riese
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Book Lists Movie Lists

Which of These Books Are Better Than the Lesbian Movies Based on Them?

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Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya July 24, 2024 25 Comments
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Book Lists

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Riese July 10, 2024 13 Comments
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Book Lists Music

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Book Lists

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Book Lists

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Book Lists

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Everytime You Hear That Song by Jenna Voris. Late Bloomer by Mazey Eddings. Sizzle Reel by Carlyn Greenwald.
Book Lists

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“Even as I hold you, I am letting you go.”

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