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Kayla Bell reviews Mangoes and Mistletoe by Adriana Herrera

December 4, 2021 by Lesbrarians

Amazon Affiliate Link | Bookshop.org Affiliate Link Another holiday season, another sapphic Christmas romance. Cozy up with your favorite holiday baked goods and a cup of hot chocolate, because Mangoes and Mistletoe by Adriana Herrera is an awesome addition to the genre. Our story begins in Scotland, where our protagonist, Kiskeya Burgos, is getting readyRead More

the cover of When You Least Expect It
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Kait reviews When You Least Expect It by Haley Cass

November 3, 2021 by Lesbrarians

Amazon Affiliate Link | Bookshop.org Affiliate Link This is my first review for the Lesbrary, and I know that a review is only as useful inasmuch as you, the reader, agree with (or at least know the tastes of) the reviewer. If I, a total rando with no other qualifications than my sexual preference andRead More

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Why We Need Queer Holiday Stories

December 26, 2020 by Danika Ellis

I have a little collection of sapphic Christmas books that I save up to read in December. It isn’t a long list, but I try to make room for at least one every year. At first, I wasn’t sure why I was doing it. I don’t feel a strong pull towards Christmas books in general—althoughRead More

Comet’s First Christmas by Delilah Night
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Shana reviews Comet’s First Christmas by Delilah Night

December 17, 2020 by Danika Ellis

I love sappy holiday movies, and Comet’s First Christmas nailed the sweet and silly tone of some of my favorites, glossing over any plot holes with Christmas magic.  It’s a sweet, earnest, PG-rated novella about a reindeer shifter who falls for an elf. The worldbuilding is excellent, but the storyline is unlikely to appeal toRead More

Mistletoe by Lyn Gardner
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Kayla Bell reviews Mistletoe by Lyn Gardner

December 5, 2020 by Danika Ellis

After this dumpster fire of a year, I am very much looking forward to the holiday season. Christmas music, holiday movies, and baking are the distractions I need this year. So when I saw Mistletoe on sale on the iBooks store, I jumped at the chance to read what seemed like a sapphic Hallmark movie.Read More

Comet's First Christmas by Delilah Night
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SPONSORED REVIEW: Comet’s First Christmas: The North Pole Chronicles by Delilah Night

November 20, 2020 by Danika Ellis

As we enter into the end of 2020, if you’re someone who celebrates Christmas, you’re probably having some strong emotions about it right now. Maybe you want to forget the whole holiday, because we probably can’t celebrate it the way we usually do. Or maybe you, like me, are filling your Netflix queue with holidayRead More

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Kayla Bell reviews Gingerbread Hearts: Six Lesbian Christmas Stories

January 2, 2020 by Danika Ellis

Just like last month, this month I wanted to read a cozy, sweet holiday themed book because I don’t think there are enough queer ones out there. This short story collection from 2012 was a decent addition to that list, and if you’re looking for a very fast Christmas read, this anthology might be forRead More

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Mary reviews Gingerbread Hearts by Judy Underwood

December 3, 2019 by Danika Ellis

Up until recently I’ve avoided short stories. I wanted a nice, full novel to sink my teeth into and take my time with. But now I have a full-time job with a long commute and reading full novels becomes a bit more challenging. So with that, now I love short stories, which brings me toRead More

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Danika reviews Mistletoe Mishap by Siri Caldwell

December 15, 2018 by Danika Ellis

I went into this fully expecting it to be lesbian Christmas erotica–which would have been fine, as a fun, quick read! Instead, Mistletoe Mishap has a lot more nuance that I expected. Viv and Kendra are married, and their sex life has fizzled out a bit. Kendra is trying to reintroduce sex to the relationship, and theyRead More

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Sapphic Christmas Books

December 9, 2018 by Danika Ellis

Sapphic Christmas Books Under a Falling Star by Jae (#1 vote!) Season’s Meetings by Amy Dunne All I Want For Christmas by Clare Lydon Mistletoe by Lyn Gardner Chasing a Brighter Blue by Gerri Hill Yule Love Her by Jodi Hutchins Carolyn for Christmas by Lucy Carey Snow Globe by Georgia Beers Unwrap These Presents edited by Astrid Ohletz It Had To Be You by ClareRead More

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The Lesbrary is a sapphic book blog that started in 2010. It's run by Danika Ellis, and we have about a dozen reviewers from around the world recommending sapphic books in every genre. Check out the top navigation bar for more about the Lesbrary as well as options to browse by genre, age category, rating, and more.

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