#LGBTQReads

[lgbtqreads]

Feels like an upcoming book people should know about!

A second-chance queer romance about two teens whose in-world D&D characters fall in love, but in IRL  . . . things are more complicated, perfect for lovers of Ashley Poston and Becky Albertalli.

Harper Reid's summer is not off to a great start.  After the death of her grandpa, she moves across the country, leaving her friends and Dungeons & Dragons group behind. She wasn’t exactly planning to start her senior year on the farm where she spent her childhood summers, but running into Ollie Shifflet—former best friend and first crush—makes things much better. When Harper discovers Ollie and her friends are starting a new D&D campaign, she quickly joins the group. As Harper and Ollie reconnect in the real world, romantic tension begins to build between Harper’s brash barbarian and Ollie’s proud paladin, but it's all just part of the game . . . right? 

Ollie's future depends on keeping her bisexuality private while Harper's dreams include an out-and-proud life in their rural town, but as their feelings continue to grow with each gaming session, their relationship begins threatening everything they've worked so hard to build. As the school year comes to a close and the campaign's final boss looms on the horizon, Harper and Ollie must decide: are their feelings more than just a fantasy? Because if they want a second chance at love, they'll have to fight for it, both in-game and in real life.

[lisatirreno]

The most delightful thing is on its way to me. I can't wait to share it

[jandkwriting]

More about our co-authored fantasy and sci-fi fusing novel! Here’s reasons why we love it: Written from six points of view, it is a story that is a testament to the powers of friendship. For fans of video games where lost technologies are found, like Horizon Zero Dawn and Mass Effect, and epic fantasy books with multiple POVs, like Malazan Book of the Fallen and The Stormlight Archive. Heroes that are older than teenagers, nature magic, societal prejudices, and lost histories like The Surviving Sky. Other elements we think you’ll like:

LGBTQ+ main characters

Animal companions

Enemies to lovers subplot

Musical magic

Epic journey

Good dog

[lizzyginger]

Don't let winter melt away without checking out these amazing new LGBTQ+ books 📚 ✨ Books mentioned in today's post: February Releases - Sorry, Bro - For Her Consideration - Always the Almost - Endpapers - Out of Character - Your Driver is Waiting March Releases - Something Wild and Wonderful - Confidence - Into the Light - The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen - Solomon’s Crown - The Immeasurable Depth of You And making it easier for you to add these reads to your shelves - I'm adding a link in my stories with all these books 📚 #lgbtqreads #lgbt #newbooks #bookreleases #bookrecommendations #bookshelf https://www.instagram.com/p/CpQC581g-rk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[matthewdante]

Check out this amazing June month box to celebrate Pride!! • @diannaromanbooks To celebrate Pride month, I think it's important to acknowledge the adversities faced by the LGBTQ+ community, so June's MM romance box theme will feature books that tackle tough subjects such as homophobia, conversion therapy, and societal bigotry. Please check the trigger warnings for each title. Swipe to see June's selections. The swag pack is a secret 🤫😉 A huge thank you to these authors for voicing out about these subjects: @a.e.madsen @authorchristinalee @rileyhartwrites @authormorticiaknight @cwdixonauthor @am_johnson_author @marie.sinbooks @nickyjames5902 The April boxes are on their way! There are still some May - Single Dads & Hurt/Comfort boxes left in the shop, if you'd like to snag one for the May shipment. The June boxes will ship the 1st of June. 📬 www.diannaroman.com #romanceboxsubscription #mmbookboxes #mmbookbox #mmreads #mmbookstagram #mmromance #pridebooks #pridereads #lgbtqreads #lgbtqbookstagram #RomansRoMANceBoxes #bookmail #bookmailisthebestmail #signedpaperbacks https://www.instagram.com/p/CqlHF8frp97/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[mindful-distractions]

Throwback to when I decided to re-read Crier’s War. I needed a refresher before reading the sequel. Great duology, not exactly nuanced but I enjoyed the story. Nina Varela is such a poetic writer and storyteller, I’m definitely going to check out her other books.

[laikynmeng]

You keep smiling as everything has finally worked out, and I'm terrified that it's the truth. Terrified we won't have long, I want to grab your hand and run before fate finds us. Before they know what breaths I take and can't afford to pay back. There's that goddamn laughter again, and I feel it in my skin. It feels so careless and natural that I almost lose my cool. You must know something I don't. I promised myself I would remain solitary, that love could not flow through me so deeply anymore. You're making fun of my fear. I instantly look around and pull my hand from yours. But you snicker as you shake your head. Two fingers twirl underneath my chin as you bring your lips onto mine without hesitation. So much purpose. I've never been kissed like this. It's not the first time I've kissed a woman. SHE'LL FIND ME BY LAIKYN MENG (Available on all platforms) #sapphicbook #sapphicromance #bookreview #bookphotography #bookrecommendations #igreads #gaybookstagram #lesbianromance #bookaddict #lgbtqia #bookcommunity #lgbtqreads #sapphicbooks #lgbtreads #queerliterature #lesbianfiction #wlw #bookaholic #bookblogger #queerromance #booklove #b #lgbtbookstagram #instabook #bisexual #instabooks #queerbook #lgbtqiabooks #wlwbooks #queerya https://www.instagram.com/p/CoHuQPrLG4R/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[wornoutspines]

Fun in the sun has never been so killer. Who will survive the ghost tour?

Ghost Tour (Haunted Souls Book #19) by Pandora Pine is live! Come join Jude and Cope in another ghostly adventure!

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👻 Binge the series in Kindle Unlimited!

FB: Pandora Pine | IG: author.pandora.pine

[goodgirlasian]

[lgbtqreads]

Do you know any queer Steampunk books?

I do! FWIW you can always find these here under Steampunk: https://lgbtqreads.com/sff/spec-fic-by-subgenre/

Female Protag

Karen Memory by Elizabeth Bear

Romancing the Inventor by Gail Carriger

A Master of Djinn by P. Djeli Clark

The Strange Case of the Big Sur Benefactor by Jess Faraday

The Affair of the Mysterious Letter by Alexis Hall

The Winter Triangle by Nikki Woolfolk

Male Protag

Clockwork Tangerine by Rhys Ford

Prosperity by Alexis Hall

A Matter of Disagreement by EE Ottoman

The Watchmaker of Filigree Street by Natasha Pulley

[xiaxialake]

Looking back at 2022

Looking back at 2022

There’s an evil character in Romanian folklore which needs to be avoided if he appears in your path. He’s a trickster meant to enslave you by taking for himself your riches, goals and sometimes even life. His name is the Evil Bald Man. I cannot help not laugh at the translation, it sounds funny in other languages. He’s a sort of Bogeyman for Romanian children and the Romanian word “Spân” used to…

[jandkwriting]

Part of a movie poster style ad that Kristina made to hang in a local coffee shop. Would you stop to find out more? #bookmarketing #movieposter #bookposter #trialsoftheinnermost #sciencefiction #sciencefantasy #enemiestoloversbooks #onebedtrope #lgbtqreads #epicfantasy #tidallylocked #totibook #acerepresentation #asexualcharacter #asexual #mlmromance #mlm #bicharacter #bibooks #bisexual #multiplepov #chosenone #reluctanthero #2023debuts #scifireads #bookish #readersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqu-zPrgRLS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lizzyginger]

First book I read in 2023 and so happy about that! Flirty, slow burn with some queer self discovery and the best friendship dynamics.

[queeryouthresources]

Tumblr Blogs To Follow For Queer Youth

If you would like to be added to or removed from this list please let me know!

I tried to sort by the blogs' main purpose so people can easily find what they're looking for, but there's obviously some overlap. If you think your blog is listed under the wrong category please tell me and I'll move it.

Community/Safe Space Blogs

@our-queer-experience and similar "our _ experience" blogs (masterpost here) and one youth centered experience blog is @our-trans-youth-experience

@yourdailyqueer

@trans-joy-is

@aroacesafeplaceforall

@transgender-vent-blog

@your-queer-dad

Advice/Resource Blogs

@queer-advice-hotline

@letters-to-lgbt-kids

@transgenderteensurvivalguide

@transmasc-advice-blog

@intersex-support

@transfloridaresources (usa, florida)

History Blogs

@makingqueerhistory (website here)

@queer-trans-history

@alittlegayhistoria

Sex-Ed Blogs

@hellyeahscarleteen (website here)

@certifiedsexed

Political/Activist/Org Blogs

(currently mostly usa-based blogs)

@itgetsbetterproject (international) (website here)

@queeryouthassemble (usa) (website here)

@queerliblib (usa) (website here)

@transformationsproject (usa) (website here)

Queer Literature Blogs

@lgbtqreads (website here)

@sapphicbookclub

@transbookoftheday

@the-bi-library

@qbdatabase

Just finding these blogs was difficult and I'm only one person so if you run/follow any helpful queer blogs not on the list already let me know so I can add them!

Especially blogs in the sex-ed category or the political/activist/org category that aren't usa-based.

Edit: Someone in the notes tagged some queer literature blogs, so I added a category for queer lit.

[duckprintspress]

Yoinked from @profiterole-reads

Make a poll with five of your favorite books (...series...) and let bookblr pick its favorite out of those, and tag five more.

Tagging, hm. @battyaboutbooksreviews @spacefruitpress @qbdatabase @lgbtqreads and @thedisabilitybookarchive