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FOR READERS. BY READERS.

FOR READERS. BY READERS.

ISSUE #5 | JUNE 2025

Cover Designed by Maclain Moyzis

Our June issue paints a vibrant picture of stories of self-discovery, empowerment, and celebrating the joy of the queer community. We pay homage to those who have come before us, explore the beauty of self-expression, and emphasize the power of acceptance.

Listen to the June Issue Playlist

HOT OFF THE PRESSES

Queer Literature in Trump's America

How Trump's administration focuses a lot on silencing the queer community and freedom of speech, and what has already started to happen to queer literature and what the future could look like.

Sapphics in Space

Let’s travel to other planets (& beyond!) with these 10 space adventures stories featuring all sapphic romances!

Happily Ever After… For Them Too: Queer Historical Romances

Queer people have always existed. Celebrate pride with these historical romances about queer joy and happily ever afters.

5 Black Media Masterpieces That Had the Internet in a Chokehold

Are the kids still saying “For the Culture”? No? Well, this might be a good year to bring that back because 2025 has been a groundbreaking celebration of Black brilliance.

5 LGBTQIA+ Brands to Know

Skip the big box retailer rainbow collections and find actual cool pieces from brands that are part of the community they're making clothing for. From gender neutral pieces to trendy pieces, these brands are ones you'll want to keep bookmarked.

June Horrorscope

Your June Horrorscope is here…and it’s queer!

In Case You Missed It

16 Books with Bisexual, Pansexual, and Asexual Representation

We’re Queer and We’ve BEEN Here

Queer Artists to Listen to in Every Genre

Is This Drag?

Wizards, Warriors and Love: A Queer Journey Through Fantasy Fiction

Queer Authors on Queer Romance

Black Americans Built Queer Liberation

The Devil Wears Clergy Robes

Sinners, Sound and Spirituality

Let's Talk Readin' Trackers

Murderous Mommies

The Radical Nature of Queer Sentient Objects

Manic Pixie Moms

Slay Mama

6 Romantic Asian Dramas for Beginners

Mickey 17: A Film Review