Belatedly because Litsy didn‘t let me post the image last night.

Is anyone else going to ReadOut in Gulfport, FL?

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She writes a fictionalized account of her experience with her cancer in the tagged book.

Loved the idea, but not the execution. Barely any of the book club, barely any actual love for books. The love triangle didn‘t work for me, and the story never lived up to the potential of its premise. Wish I‘d DNF‘d. ⭐️

Loved the setting (queer Paris! art! indulgence!) but Cora‘s portrayal as a ruthless businesswoman didn‘t hold up—some of her choices didn‘t quite match that image. The romance leaned heavily on lust, and I wanted more emotional depth. Still, Herrera‘s celebration of queer history shines through. Glad this book exists. #SapphicRomance #HistoricalRomance ⭐️⭐️⭐️

I was so excited for this one I had set up a calendar alert for it. However, this didn‘t live up to the cozy GBBO vibes I expected, but I stayed for Doris and Emily‘s love story. The main romance felt forced (Jennifer Hallet… again and again), but the finale was so joyously surprising it made up for a lot. Alexis Hall is not my fave, but at least this one was not a total miss. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ #SapphicRomance

Creepy, fast-paced psychological horror that traps you inside Iðunn‘s unraveling mind as she sleepwalks into darker and darker territory. The fragmented page layout amps the tension, and the blend of trauma, possible supernatural forces, and visceral imagery makes it hard to look away. Graphic harm to cats. Disturbing, compelling, and unforgettable. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Horror hits different when it‘s built on real history. SGJ‘s The Buffalo Hunter Hunter is a brutal, layered reckoning with colonization, genocide, and stolen memory. Bloody, yes—but also intimate, literary, and unflinching. The vampire angle is clever, but the real horror lies in the history we‘ve whitewashed. A haunting confessional you won‘t forget. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Beautiful, cozy underwater fantasy told through letters. I loved all four correspondents, the slow‑unfolding mystery, and the queer‑normative world. Read it by the sea and it was magical. The reveal is satisfying but left me wanting more—and that cliffhanger! Grateful book two was coming soon. A gentle, luminous delight. 🌊✨📬

Fun sapphic treasure hunt with rivals-to-lovers tension and a great historical queer thread. I loved how the story highlighted the hidden networks queer people created to protect each other, and Monty was a delight. The romance is sweet and the adventure is lively, though some parts felt a bit formulaic. Still an enjoyable, warm read about love, legacy, and chosen family. 🗺️💎🏳️‍🌈 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ #SapphicRomance

Sapphic tension, dragons, matriarchal power struggles—yes please. I devoured this in one sitting, captivated by the gender-bending emissary and the guarded queen. But the twist was easy to guess, and the ending felt a bit rushed. Still, I appreciated how Yang explored the clash between belief systems and the power of myth. Thought-provoking, but not quite as fiery as I‘d hoped. 🔥🐉🏳️‍🌈 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ #SapphicRomance

A beat-up copy of Little Toot and the Loch Ness Monster came through the book drop, and I was instantly hit with nostalgia. Gorgeous watercolors, a sweet Scottish adventure, and the joy of reading it aloud to my coworkers sealed the deal. I didn‘t know this was part of a series, but now I want them all. A charming rediscovery! 🛳️🐉📖

Obviously, I knew of Beyoncé and Solange—but not so much about Tina Knowles. Her memoir surprised me with its honesty about childhood hardships, family dynamics, and the complicated reality of raising superstar daughters. She‘s a self-made woman who‘s reinvented herself many times, and hearing her tell her own story made it even more powerful.

Reviewing this book also brought to mind this barred owl I saw on my Thanksgiving hike this year

Reviewing this book made me think of my last unexpected owl encounter, which was just over a week ago with a pair of hooting Great Horned owls in the predawn hours. The lack of daylight meant I couldn‘t really take a good picture.

As an amateur birder who adores owls, this quiet picture book struck a chord. I‘ve seen owls in unexpected places and missed them when I searched, so I loved how this captures the magic of finally spotting one. A gentle, beautiful reminder of why we keep looking. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Just discovered this collection from Amazon and am excited to read each story. Anyone else love #TimeTravel ?

Kish‘s memoir is a heartfelt look at her journey from Midwest adoptee to Top Chef host. It‘s about identity, queerness, friendship, and finding purpose in unexpected places. I picked it up out of curiosity and ended up really moved by her honesty and humility. A thoughtful, satisfying read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #ReadByTheAuthor

A sweet romance weighed down by a lot of heavy plot. I loved Samantha‘s animal-loving heart and Xavier‘s vet perspective, but the nonstop crises—dementia caregiving, family drama, career stress—start to overshadow their connection. Classic Jimenez themes, just turned up a little too high for me. Good romance, but not my favorite from her. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

#CurrentRead #SapphicRomance

A quick, laugh‑out‑loud listen. I didn‘t know the author beforehand, but hearing him deliver these lines (with context!) made the humor land even better. Some zingers are petty, some are clever, and all are satisfying. The bonus bit with his mom was a highlight. A fun, cathartic little audiobook.

This one was hit or miss for me. Funny in parts, annoying in others. The fake bird names and over-the-top commentary sometimes overshadowed the genuinely interesting bird facts. The art, though? Gorgeous. I kept reading for the illustrations more than the jokes. A good pick for fans of weird humor and bird-related rants. 🐦😤

Jeffers does it again! Bridget‘s friends forget her birthday, and I kept waiting for a twist—like a surprise party—but nope, they just forgot. The way they come together to make it right is sweet and sincere. It‘s a quiet reminder that we all get busy, but it‘s never too late to show up for the people we love. Short, honest, and heartwarming. 💚

Not my cup of tea. Though Simone makes consent and agency crystal clear, the repetition broke the flow for me. Add in Tyler‘s constant rush to judgment, Poppy‘s questionable choices, and a few plot points that made me roll my eyes, and the story never fully clicked. I see why others love it, but it wasn‘t in my wheelhouse.

The ballet world of 1980s Paris had promise, but I never quite connected with Juliette. The defection plot and Cold War backdrop felt underdeveloped, and the romance skips key emotional beats. I appreciated the historical setting and AIDS rep, but the third-act miscommunication dragged.

Fun rivals‑to‑lovers energy with a great marriage‑of‑convenience setup. Alice and Kia‘s culinary‑school history brings depth to their chemistry, and watching them team up to protect their dreams is delightful. The villain plot is a bit cartoonish, but the romance carries the book. Sweet, warm, and enjoyable. 💕🍽️

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A cozy, low-spice romance between a single mom and a secretive librarian who‘ve been orbiting each other for months. Sweet, smart, and satisfying—plus bonus glimpses of Ava, Vini, and Mr. Williams for fans of the other Peach Blossom titles

This slow-burn Regency romance between two trans men is charming, tender, and full of dry wit. Christopher is a pastel-wearing poetry lover trying to avoid marriage—and Harding is the valet who upends everything. Their slow friendship blooms into something beautiful, and the ending delivers. Queer joy, found family, and softness in a world that wasn‘t made for them.

A brave, heart-wrenching memoir about trauma, memory, and the pursuit of healing. Griffin‘s reflections on how childhood abuse shaped her perfectionism and need for control are powerful, as is her critique of the justice system. Even in her honesty, she‘s still reaching for approval—and that made the story even more devastating.

Fell in love with the title, stayed for the chaos. Matchmaking for Psychopaths is twisty, darkly funny, and full of people you can‘t quite trust—including the narrator. It flirts with being too much, but everything serves a purpose, and I had a blast trying to guess the killer. The ending? As unhinged as the rest of the book! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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I enjoyed the premise and the behind-the-scenes look at celebrity PR. Poppy and Rosaline had great chemistry, and I liked the shift from casual to complicated. But the breakup lost me—none of these media-savvy characters considered the obvious answer? Everything after that felt rushed.. and I wish we saw more of Rosaline and Poppy dating, not just reacting to chaos. What started as a potential 5-star read fizzled by the end. #SapphicRomance

Shelf-reading on the floor at the public library, balancing books and my emotions—because today marks the last day of my last class in the MLIS program. 💛📚

#CurrentListen is genre-bending.

I love it when the author likes my review.

Here‘s my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7190697487

#Memoir #QueerMemoir #FiveStarRead

Today is a giveaway for tagged book.

You can find it at www.jae-fiction.com

#SapphicAdventCalendar #SapphicNovels #SapphicRomance #BookGiveaway #QueerBooks #QueerRomance #SapphicBook

Also spotted while #birdwatching: Four otters. This was the best pic I could take.

Reading tagged book at the Palma Sola Botanical Gardens in Bradenton, FL. #ReadingSpot #BotanicalGarden #SapphicRomance #AgeGap

Went birding this morning with @BookishMarginalia . I took a few nice photos of wood storks. #Birdwatching #Birder

Thought it was a new #SapphicHolidayRomance , but it was just an old favorite with a new cover. #SapphicRomance #HolidayRomance #BisexualMC #HolidayNovella #Novella

#CurrentListen #Audiobook

Hers & hers books.
Pizza date with @BookishMarginalia .
I‘ve missed you, folks. #BooksAndBeer

Dang this book.
I resent it and love it at the same time.

Reader, I bought it.

(I was getting ready for work.)

Part history of the early days of surfing, part graphic memoir about the love of the author‘s life, and the dawning realization that grief and the ocean share commonalities.

Who knew that the man who has brought so many tears of laughter to my eyes, would make me cry?

“Somewhere Only We Know” - When you get to that part, you might understand why.