Sharing image of current listen because I saw @everlocalwest ‘s posts and learned that Libro.FM graphics include the library you support. Mine is Common Ground Books in Tallahassee, FL. A queer bookshop, with queer owners, and a queer staff. It‘s quite a drive for me to get there, but I love it.
pickRereading Our Wives Under the Sea changed everything for me. Knowing it wasn‘t traditional horror let me appreciate it as a story about grief and loving someone who‘s still here but no longer the same. The ocean zones mirror Miri‘s emotional descent beautifully. Quiet, strange, and much better on reread. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
so-soSecret societies, powerful women, ancient texts, and murder made The Burning Library impossible for me to resist. Once I got past the crowded cast and rapid POV shifts, I really enjoyed the momentum—especially Anya and Detective Clio‘s storylines. The ending left me wanting more clarity, but the ride itself was fun and compelling.
#HersAndHers - When you take @BookishMarginalia to the library.
Listening to this one in preparation for reading my ARC which has Greta‘s story. #CurrentListen #SapphicRomance
Happy New Year, Littens! The Library of Congress shared this and it felt too perfect not to pass along here. May your 2026 be full of curiosity, stories that stay with you, and plenty of bookish magic ✨📚
Current view as I read tagged book.
The Wild Braid is meant to be read outdoors, in a pause during hiking, on frigid mornings.
Reader, I pre-ordered it. #TBRTemptation
Assembled this cutie today and posed it in front of @BookishMarginalia ‘s #BookHaul. She said one book was for me. Can you guess which one? 🤔🤣
Grad school kicked my butt this year, so I didn‘t read as much as usual—but I still averaged ~250 pages a day, which is not too shabby. Next year‘s goal? To read less! Less page-chasing, more intention. I want to read slowly, savor deeply, and let the stories linger.
“Whatcha reading?” I ask, pulling her out of her trance as I sit across from her on the bench.
She looks up at me with a cheeky smile, taking her ice cream cone. “Three guesses.”
“More gargoyle erotica?”
I wonder if the MC of my current read is reading this gem.
pickOne of the most riveting books I‘ve read this year. Custodians of Wonder introduces people around the world preserving rare traditions that may disappear with them. Every story fascinated me. Both heartbreaking and hopeful, it‘s a powerful reminder of how much knowledge exists outside mass production. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickThis biography deepened my appreciation for Octavia Butler‘s work and intellect. Morris shows Butler not as a prophet, but as a brilliant reader of history and human behavior. Insightful, intimate, and compelling—this book sent several of Butler‘s novels straight to my TBR. A must-read for sci-fi and literary fans. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickI thought I knew corporate corruption from Empire of Pain, but this one shocked me. No More Tears exposes how Johnson & Johnson knowingly caused harm for decades while maintaining a trusted public image. Enraging, meticulously reported, and essential reading about corporate power and misplaced trust. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
so-soI was excited for this one, but it didn‘t work for me. The slow burn was overwhelmed by the unionizing subplot, which often felt more like advocacy than romance. I also struggled with Mira‘s repeated hangups about her identity. Some good moments, but the balance was off overall. ⭐️⭐️
pickUn libro claro, accesible y muy bien sustentado. El ABC del género es perfecto tanto para quienes se acercan por primera vez a estos temas como para quienes buscan más herramientas y argumentos para hablar de feminismo, género e identidades con mayor seguridad. (Disponible via Queer Liberation Library) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickMillicent Quibb is like a Weird Barbie mad scientist, and this book is gloriously unhinged. Think A Series of Unfortunate Events, but more feminist and less grim. Zany adventures, delightfully silly villains, and three girls encouraged to be strange, curious, and brilliant. Kirkus said it best, “Fiercely feisty and unapologetically goofy.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickFairy tales were already dark, but this retelling leans into a quieter, creepier horror. A Sorceress Comes to Call focuses on coercive control, abusive family dynamics, and the slow accumulation of dread. Inventive, unsettling, and darkly funny, with a refreshingly practical heroine. A standout among fairy-tale retellings.
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so-soI picked this up because of my interest in Camino memoirs and a bit of ‘80s nostalgia. While I enjoyed the journey, it felt more curated than spontaneous—less about discovery and more about how McCarthy sees his son. Still, it‘s a thoughtful, reflective travelogue about parenthood and connection. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickThe Bewitching is a Gothic within a Gothic within a Gothic—three timelines that interlock perfectly. Sinister, intricately plotted, and deeply unsettling, it blends witch folklore, dark academia, and mystery with real emotional weight. A beautifully constructed horror novel that reads effortlessly and stays with you. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickGrowing up in Puerto Rico, I know how dangerous storms can be, and Island Storm had my heart in my throat. As the kids move farther from safety, the tension builds beautifully. Floca‘s text is masterful, but Sydney Smith‘s dark, textured art adds real urgency. A powerful, immersive picture book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickA beautiful picture book biography that makes Augusta Baker‘s story accessible to readers of all ages. Centering her first as a storyteller is a smart, inviting choice, and the illustrations are absolutely gorgeous. I‘m so glad books like this exist. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
so-soI liked Courtney and Thea, but the secrecy around Courtney‘s identity didn‘t work for me—it felt like a stretch and leaned too hard on miscommunication. Courtney also carries a lot of trauma, which felt overwhelming at times. The real standout was the book club community, which added warmth and charm to the story.
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pickI worried To the Moon and Back might be overshadowed as “the other lesbian-in-space book,” but it stands on its own. Steph is a messy, driven protagonist whose ambition comes at real cost. Ramage weaves family, Indigeneity, and belonging into a quietly heartbreaking, hopeful story. One of my most anticipated reads—and it delivered. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
What say you? What Atwood and Shafak had to say: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSAJ4uGjHr4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Starting this one because it was inspired by an Icelandic road trip.
pickHabía leído a Safo en inglés, pero nunca en español. Encontré este libro en la Queer Liberation Library y lo leí de una sentada. Aun en fragmentos, su maestría es innegable: versos sobre el amor y el deseo que trascienden tiempo y cultura. Leerla en mi propio idioma fue un regalo. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickGet Over It, April Evans is about growing into yourself, healing old wounds, and learning to trust your instincts. April and Daphne‘s journeys—emotional, creative, and sexual—unfold beautifully against the familiar Clover Lake backdrop. Tender, messy, and very steamy, this was exactly the book I needed. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Next up is this Sapphic retelling of While You Were Sleeping
so-soSharks + women scientists? I‘m in. This had strong moments—Farallon scenes, shark mystery, marine biology—but it got bogged down by too many subplots and a romance that felt obligatory. Loved the ocean parts but wish it had stayed more focused. Sometimes less is more.
Only 2 LGBTQ+ titles in this display, tagged book & The Dogs of Venice.
I will be taking home this stunning edition of a beloved book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Gertrude Stein as quoted in tagged book.
This one‘s for @kspenmoll who enjoyed the robin pic i posted earlier… though now I want to read the tagged book!
Another book I read earlier this week had jasmine with a hint of bergamot. The most I can do is clean, earthy, or floral.
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