This month, I was scrolling through my Kindle trying to figure out which book I should review when I came across The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes (they/them). In the past, I had overlooked it because I had the preconceived notion that it might be too “on the nose” or stereotypical. Let me beRead More
Falling in Love in a Historic Theater: If We Were a Movie by Zakiya N. Jamal Review
When I read YA, particularly contemporary YA and most especially sapphic contemporary YA, I always approach it from the perspective of my sixteen-year-old self. If this book had existed when I was a teenager, what would I have thought of it? Zakiya N. Jamal’s If We Were a Movie would have caught my attention right from the Hannah MontanaRead More
A Beguiling and Mysterious Fantasy: Where Shadows Bloom by Catherine Bakewell Review
Where Shadows Bloom by Catherine Bakewell describes itself thus: A mesmerizing daydream with a subtle edge of darkness that will leave you utterly unable to put it down, Where Shadows Bloom pits terrifying monsters, chilling secrets, capricious gods, immortal kings, and death itself against the unstoppable love between two girls. Sadly, I found this set my expectations tooRead More
5 Sapphic Books to Read for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so I wanted to highlight some of my favorite books that feature AAPI sapphic characters! As a Korean-American lesbian, this representation is very important to me and I can’t wait to share it with the Lesbrary community. Damned If You Do by Alex Brown Alex Brown’s debutRead More
A Book for the Emo Romance Girlies: Afterlove by Tanya Byrne
Maybe it’s the emo kid in me, but my favorite sapphic romances are the ones that break my heart and make me cry before putting me back together with a well-earned happily ever after. One such book that I recently enjoyed is Afterlove by Tanya Byrne. This story about the enduring power of love played with myRead More
A TBR Shame Spiral in Six Titles
As a librarian, my TBR (to-be-read) shelf is never ending. Every time I think I am going to crack down on my whole bookshelf of unread books, something amazing comes through the returns chute, or my VERY well-meaning coworkers share something that they think I will love (most times they are right on the money)Read More
A Queer Girl Detective Romp: Goldie Vance (Volume One) by Hope Larson, Brittney Williams, and Sarah Stern Review
Goldie Vance (Volume One) centers on a girl detective with a passion for cars, ideally fast ones. She’s the daughter of a hotel manager and a professional mermaid in Cold War-era Florida. Goldie is a friendly, outgoing, direct girl, and when she hears of a necklace gone missing in her dad’s hotel, she’s right on theRead More
Guilty as Sin?: A Review of Say A Little Prayer by Jenna Voris
Jenna Voris’s most recent novel, Say A Little Prayer (released March 4, 2025), follows stubborn, outspoken, theater kid, Riley, who has recently left her conservative small town church after coming out as bisexual. When Riley’s older sister, Hannah, is kicked out of the church for getting an abortion, Riley makes it her personal mission toRead More
Grief, Uncertainty, and Fallen Angels: Out of the Blue by Sophie Cameron Review
Jaya Mackenzie is grappling with the heavy weight of loss and confusion. Her mother has passed away, her ex-girlfriend disappeared without a trace, and the world is in chaos as angels fall from the sky at breakneck speeds, dying upon impact. Meanwhile, her father’s obsession with capturing one of these celestial beings pulls the familyRead More
Sapphic Throwback: Why Annie on My Mind by Nancy Garden Still Resonates
I was feeling nostalgic this month and decided to re-read Annie on My Mind by Nancy Garden (she/her), one of the first queer books I ever read. My ability to remember specific plot details is notoriously bad, so it was almost like reading it for the first time. I am pleased to report, it did not disappoint! Originally publishedRead More
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 37
- Next Page »