It has truly been a great year for LGBTQ+ books, and there are still so many more to come before the year is out. This summer has seen some particularly hot new releases, and if you’re looking for a read for your next lake or beach day or something to occupy your mind during the last gasp of summer, I’ve got you covered. Why decide for yourself what to read when you can let a silly little quiz decide for you! Answer the questions below, and I’ll match you with one of Summer 2025’s hot new queer books! For more recommendations, check out our most anticipated books previews.
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Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya is the managing editor of Autostraddle and a lesbian writer of essays, fiction, and pop culture criticism living in Orlando. She is the former managing editor of TriQuarterly, and her short stories appear in McSweeney's Quarterly Concern, Joyland, Catapult, The Offing, The Rumpus, Cake Zine, and more. Some of her pop culture writing can be found at The A.V. Club, Vulture, The Cut, and others. When she is not writing, editing, or reading, she is probably playing tennis. You can follow her on Twitter or Instagram and learn more about her work on her website.
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