A soft pick. In this graphic memoir, the author explores his life and feelings in a more abstract manner. It‘s definitely an interesting read, and I liked the monotone color scheme, he uses it to excellent effect for emphasis. #LGBTQIA #Nonfiction #LGBTQIA

We went camping for my birthday, and made sure to bring hammocks and books to enjoy together. I love reading in my hammock! #Camping #ReadOutside #Hammock

As Matti struggles to save his family‘s prospects, he is thrown unexpectedly into the path of a dashing con artist who begrudgingly becomes his sword instructor. Watching Matti and Luca fight their growing feelings as they chart a crash course for their own secrets and those of other characters is a treat. I enjoyed the character development in this book quite a bit. It is a slower paced book because it deals with business espionage. #LGBTQIA

I had the pleasure of helping to select this as an award winner for a local book award. It was a tough decision between this and another. Between its fun characters, thoughtful handling of panic attacks, interesting countdown style, and well crafted sex scenes, this book is an interesting read and I enjoyed it. Might not be everyone‘s cup of tea due to some of the tropes it uses. #LGBTQIA #AutumnBooks

I spotted this on top of donation book bins at the library where I work where old books that the Friends can't sell go. I almost bought it because the cover is just too much but ultimately abandoned it 😆

Had the opportunity to read this as a selector for a local book award. It's cute, very sexy, and fun, so if you're looking for a corny, playful holiday romance this might be a good one. It didn't make the final selection because a few things were a bit weak, mainly the development of the town and the premise of the town pouring its money into a competition with no actual reward but pride (not even increased tourism?). #ColoradoAuthor #LGBTQIA

Had the opportunity to read this as a selector for a local book award and it was a fun read. It was hard to choose between this and another in the same category. The characters are cute, and points for the cutest first date ever. The pop culture references got a little old (especially because I didn't know most of them) and were 85% of the character personalities. #ColoradoAuthor #LocalAuthor

I had the opportunity to read this as a selector for a local book award. It didn't win, but it was a fun read. The author includes many fun details about the historic setting and an annual fair. I enjoyed a misunderstanding a character had with a character's name being Fair or Fayre, but a series of typos took some of the wind out of this play. #ColoradoLocal #HistoricalRomance

Not my usual sort of book, but I got to read it as a selector for a local book award. A charming and sexy ranch-adjacent Hallmark-esque second-chance romance with sweet characters and a woman being siren songed away from her career by the prospect of a hottie in her home town. There is a lot in this book that the author still needs to develop. I Bailed when we got to Mac Truck.

Similar to @BookmarkTavern it is usually because I can't stop thinking about that particular book. Other times it's because the book feels perfect for a certain person, is related to a conversation, or similar to another book someone told me about. I recently recommended The Windup Bird Chronicles to a friend because of a book he was reading. he just finished and said he really enjoyed it. #SundayFunday

Members of a messy queer found family deal with their life struggles, whether it is midlife parenting and dating woes, feeling isolated, needing a new job, or striving for the education they want. The characters are inclusive, and their dynamics are delightful and complex. I was a little surprised by some later happenings and how the group responds. #LGBTQIA

Friendship and intense crushes don't mix well for these two teens who are attending summer camp to make up for a serious mishap. I liked seeing the ways that new friendships formed in this book, and the art style is charming. Always a pleasure to find inclusive stories. #LGBTQIA

I enjoyed reading Zetta‘s poems. She uses a variety of forms which makes this a highly dynamic read, and her work does an excellent job of driving home her point. These poems will catch your attention. The illustrations throughout were a nice touch. #Poetry

I‘ve got my #Roll100 picks for August all laid out! At least one of these will be moving off of my tbr and into my read pile this year 🤭 Thanks @PuddleJumper !

The June - December Bonus Bingo board is ready! #LGBTQIA2025 (I remembered to include my username this time!) Sorry this is 2 months late! I moved in May and have been in chaos mode for a while. It was updated on Storygraph on June 1, but that's it.

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I am finally coming back into online spaces just a little bit this week after moving houses at the end of May. Everything has been a little chaotic and exhausting! I have a bunch of reviews to slowly catch up on, and I‘m hoping to have the bonus round for #LGBTQIA2025 Book Bingo soon (which I meant to post in June but just couldn‘t get to it).

This presents a reimagining of historically marginalized experiences by bringing magic into the mix. Similarly to LGBTQIA+ gatherings being broken up by policing forces, the magic users in this book run secret broom races, hidden from the persecuting eye of the law. I greatly enjoyed this book and even more so after reading the end notes. Incredibly inclusive. I happy cried a little. #LGBTQIA #Magic #Indigenous #BlackExperiences #DisabilitiesRep

I really enjoy the way Lucy Knisley's nonfiction comics are told. Her work is reflective and engaging. This book in particular is captivating as she reflects on different aspects of her life to pinpoint where her love of culinary experiences came from. I love the illustrated recipes throughout too and now really wish she had a graphic novel cookbook out. #comics #nonfiction #food

I read this with #QueerBC a while ago and am catching up on reviews. This book dives into second-generation Muslim American experiences, friendship, trauma, and being LGBTQIA in this community. The pacing and character development are well utilized, and the stories shared paint a strong picture. It was distressing that the girls‘ trauma was never addressed, often true in real life. Do read the content warnings. #LGBTQIA #MuslimAmerican

Stewart‘s epic storytelling and well-developed characters continue in this second book as Lin and Jovis continue to build their understanding of the complicated past that lead us them to this point. Between mysterious powers, morally gray decisions, complicated relationships, an encroaching army, and sinking islands, they have a lot to consider! And that ending was so fun/cute/surprising/exciting! 🤩 #Fantasy #LGBTQIA

Zack tries to cover for his team captain when a prank goes wrong, knowing it‘ll pay off later. During his summer of volunteering, he meets a cute guy who makes the “payoff” much more complicated. Overall, a charming summer romance and coming of age story. There were a few concepts that were a little weak and didn‘t hold my attention enough to remember why some things were significant. #LGBTQIA #Sports #Environmentalism #SummerRomance

This volume took things in an incredibly unexpected direction and I can‘t wait to see where they go with it! Also, I love the casual silly end comic where two side characters meet up and become allies. I‘m pretty sure that‘s going to be important later. #Manga #Comics #LGBTQIA

Another graphic novel I spotted at the library and picked up on impulse. This has pretty art, fun character designs, and a moody plot concept. The reading order is unpleasant, changing order whenever the artist wanted and often making little logical sense. The story feels a little like a square peg being pushed into a round hole, where both the world and story don‘t always want to follow their own rules. #Comics

This book was so much fun! To summarize: senior protagonist dealing with a unique curse, a chaos-loving hobgoblin, a powerful no-nonsense woman business partner, general hilarity, and inclusivity throughout. My husband received this book in a book exchange and it's quickly become a favorite. The audiobook was amazing too! (We haven't read other books in the Iron Druid series).

Three Canandian college friends take a trip to New York City. Their adventures are expressive and so much that happens in this book feels urgent like it burns too hot too fast. I love the character and page designs, especially their trip to the museum. The ending felt like falling flat on my face.
#Comics #LGBTQIA

Quite a lot learned in this volume! I‘m looking forward to seeing where else this story goes. #Manga #LGBTQIA

I‘ve been aware of this book for a while and finally decided to pick it up. I‘m glad I did. I really enjoyed it. These are mostly stories of hope and of how people fought oppression and won. I teared up on more than one occasion from something beautiful that happened. Thank you to our queer elders for sharing your story, and to Mason Funk for collecting and safeguarding them. #LGBTQIA #History

This was one of my #Roll100 picks recently.

I‘ve got my May #Roll100 ready to go! So far I‘ve been finishing one of my picks each month, which will probably continue to be the case. @PuddleJumper

I‘m always delighted to find books that combine the winter holidays I celebrate! Watching Sheldon and Theo navigate each other‘s very different quirks was adorable and hilarious. It helps that I also happen to enjoy the fake dating trope. #LGBTQIA #Holidays

You can do this at a local and national level to encourage your reps to support library funding!

Last week was #NationalLibraryWeek but libraries need ongoing support. Here are a few more actions you can take this week to support your local library!

Google reviews (and other review sites) show stakeholders and potential users the value of all kinds of places, including libraries! Otherwise, internally, comment cards are used to show how well a library is doing with its community.

Last week was #NationalLibraryWeek but libraries need ongoing support. Here are a few more actions you can take this week to support your local library!

Donations are a major part of library funding. Donate, or buy a book from the Friends used book stores if your library has one. Friends organizations support their libraries by putting much of their earnings from used book sales toward programs, materials, and other costs for the library.

Last week was #NationalLibraryWeek but libraries need ongoing support. Here are a few more actions you can take this week to support your local library!

What issues are impacting your local library? Ours is struggling to balance long-term sustainable budget with the fact that it hasn‘t had a budget increase in two decades.

Celebrate #NationalLibraryWeek with these actions you can take this week to support your local library! I‘ll be posting these throughout the week, plus three bonus ideas to keep you in the library spirit even after National Library Week ends.

Libraries use program attendance and checkout stats to show how much people value what they have to offer. It‘s ok if their programs schedule doesn‘t work for you, find something to check out instead!

Celebrate #NationalLibraryWeek with these actions you can take this week to support your local library! I‘ll be posting these throughout the week, plus three bonus ideas to keep you in the library spirit even after National Library Week ends.

The entities that determine library funding needs often use how many people have a library card to determine allowances. Some people also just need a friend to encourage them to do fun things!

Celebrate #NationalLibraryWeek with these actions you can take this week to support your local library! I‘ll be posting these throughout the week, plus three bonus ideas to keep you in the library spirit even after National Library Week ends.

As a library social media manager, I know management looks at these stats. Interacting also tells the algorithm to boost content. Plus, people come to the comments sections just to be nasty.

Celebrate #NationalLibraryWeek with these actions you can take this week to support your local library! I‘ll be posting these throughout the week, plus three bonus ideas to keep you in the library spirit even after National Library Week ends.

Check out a book to help your library‘s use stats! Plus, it‘s just a fun thing to do. Just as satisfying as buying a book, but you can go wild with it and pick up books you wouldn‘t buy!

Celebrate #NationalLibraryWeek with these actions you can take this week to support your local library! I‘ll be posting these throughout the week, plus three bonus ideas to keep you in the library spirit even after National Library Week ends.

One way local decision makers determine library funding is by what percent of the community has a library card. Getting a card even if you don‘t use it often is a good way to support your library!

Celebrate #NationalLibraryWeek with these actions you can take this week to support your local library! I‘ll be posting these throughout the week, plus three bonus ideas to keep you in the library spirit even after National Library Week ends.

When was the last time you visited a library? Simply visiting your library helps boost their usage stats to show local decision makers the impact they have on the community.

Celebrate #NationalLibraryWeek with these actions you can take this week to support your local library! I‘ll be posting these throughout the week, plus three bonus ideas to keep you in the library spirit even after National Library Week ends.

We had the absolute pleasure while visiting Wisconsin of stopping into two excellent bookstores. One was named for the tagged book and almost all of their inventory was #LGBTQIA books, and the other was another queer-owned shop my friends frequent. I even managed to pick up a cozy fantasy by a Wisconsin local author. #Bookstore

Visited friends in Wisconsin recently and there were so many little libraries everywhere! I was delighted to find the tagged book in one. Coincidentally, I recognized it because it was often in the “by our staff” shelves in the bookstore at Colorado State University in Fort Collins where my friend and I got our M.S., and the book is related to her current thesis project. #LittleFreeLibrary

I decided to pick up Deadendia for the #TransRightsReadathon since I‘ve been thinking about reading it for a while. The pacing is a little off, but otherwise this is a fun read. I definitely like how the characters and plot were reworked for the Netflix show. It‘s interesting that this was originally pitched as a cartoon for Cartoon Hangover before the comic was even made! This is a lower pick. #Comics #LGBTQIA #TRR

Yesterday kicked off the #TransRightsReadathon which runs through March 31. It celebrates trans authors and/or characters, and invites folks to donate to organizations that help protect trans rights or support and uplift trans folks. Yesterday was a travel day for me, so I spent my flight times enjoying these. Mostly focused on Deadendia (which spawned the Netflix show Dead End Park) because of flight anxiety. #TRR #Comics #LGBTQIA #AceStories

I had some gift money from my birthday and the holidays, so I decided now was a perfect time to buy a stack of LGBTQIA+ books I‘ve been wanting to collect. I‘ve already read all of these thanks to my local library. Also, I‘m going to have to go through The Book of Pride again. I read it on audio and didn‘t know there were photos!
#LGBTQIA #Inclusive #BookHaul

I frequently wander into my library‘s Friends store and find books to add to my collection. I have so many library discards on my shelves! What‘s better than collecting used books AND supporting your library? 📚
#UsedBooks #Library #LibraryFriends

My husband is obsessed with Howl‘s Moving Castle, so naturally we had to buy this beautiful box set when we found it. The covers are beautifully re-illustrated and each chapter starts with a fun illustration as well. I think it‘s only the third copy of Howl‘s (4th if you count the movie), the second copy of Castle in Air, and the first copy of House of Many Ways we own 😆

Several people struggling with feeling stuck in a rut find their way to a pop-up cafe run by knowledgeable cats with gentle advice. Adorable and whimsical. I loved the drinks and foods described and the way every story was connected. Some of the women received strange dating advice that put me off a bit. This was one of my recent #Roll100 picks @PuddleJumper

I'm gearing up for the #TransRightsReadathon! I don't usually pre-select the books I read, but I make a point to do so for this one each year. Join me in reading books with transgender, nonbinary, 2spirit, and gender non-conforming authors or characters from March 21-31. If you are able, please also consider donating to organizations like the Trans Lifeline that support trans folks. #Readathon #TRR

I picked this up because I happened to see it at the library and have been learning about being a kitchen witch. Dawn organizes this book so well and includes excellent explanations, anecdotes, and information. I have not tried many of her recipes or rituals, but I enjoyed the few I have. I also appreciate that the book starts with a focus on loving the self. #Magic #Witchy #KitchenWitch

During an excursion for revenge on the knights that burned his goddess, her followers, and his home, Raef discovers a man trapped inside of a frozen box who upends the dismal reality Raef has lived in for more than a decade. Absolutely a new favorite. Outstanding world building and character development. Vivid character emotions, and fun relationship development. #LGBTQIA