Interview with Lee Knox Ostertag
We asked Lee questions about what it's like working on graphic novels vs shows, what he sees for the future of trans media and about reality television!
Must-Read Romance Manga for Back to School
The most important item on a back to school shopping list? Young love of course! For this back to school season, here's a list of romance manga set in college.
Rediscovering Unknown Women Through HERstorical Fiction
Spotlighting historical fiction based on the lives of real women who have contributed to society and been forgotten.
The Revival & Reprinting of Underrated Classics
There's a wealth of long-forgotten treasures being brought back to life by publishers big and small. Here's how they're doing the work and a few recommendations to add to your TBR.
Disability Pride?
July is Disability Pride Month, which feels like a perfect time to talk about my favorite (and not-so-favorite) disabled book characters. Note: Every disabled person’s identity and experience is unique and complex. As someone who lives with chronic illnesses, my hope is that this article fuels conversation and reflection amongst disabled folks and folks who are not (yet) disabled.
Historical Fiction Favorites by Minority Authors
From the Antebellum South to twelfth century Persia, I’ve compiled a list of my favorite historical fiction books by authors from minority communities. These brilliant story tellers bring history to life with heart, intrigue, and unforgettable characters. These sweeping family sagas, quiet rebellions, and love stories linger long after the last page.
Hidden Gems: 15 Indie Sapphic Books
Everyone Get More Sapphic NOW! Here are 15 indie sapphic books that deserve more love!
The Case for KidLit
Middle Grades and Young Adult stories are obviously geared towards younger audiences, but adults can find value in them too!
The Rise of Weird Girl Lit
A dive into the rise of weird girl lit came from and why it’s culturally relevant right now, and the intersection of feminism in the genre!
Trans+ Indie Authors to Add to Your TBR
March 31st is International Day of Trans Visibility, a day to intentionally uplift, share, and support trans+ voices. These 8 self-published trans+ authors have written a wide array of books for you to add to your TBR!
Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy
If you're on the hunt for a book that unflinchingly captures the struggles of Gen Z while exploring power dynamics, Half His Age is the book for you.
Bibliophile Tears
I was thinking of doing something around reading sad books and like how ‘negative’ emotions we feel whilst reading are just as important as the positive ones
A Roundup of Historical Fiction Books to Read
Historical fiction is often overlooked in online bookish spaces, but it’s a powerful genre to tell and understand stories of the past. Here are some recommendations that give a glimpse into different time periods... while also telling a great story.
Book Report: Herculine by Grace Byron
Welcome to Herculine, an all-trans-girl commune named after a 19th-century intersex memoirist, Herculine Barbin. Herculine: A Novel releases in October. Find out if this horror debut is next on your TBR for this upcoming spooky season.
Let Me Influence You . . . To Read These Recent Releases
As we reach these late summer, early autumn nights, we have been gifted one after another of amazing novels. You want a romance? I'll give you a cozy witchy romance with a talking fox. You want horror? I'll give you the lovechild of Jennifer's Body and The Eyes Are The Best Part. You like influencer drama? I'll give you a tarot influencer that goes missing. There's something for everyone.
Book Report: My Perfect Family by Khadijah VanBrackle
Looking for a read that follows family secrets, Muslim characters, or mother-daughter relationships? Read this Book Report to figure out if My Perfect Family is next on your TBR!
Why Hollywood Keeps Butchering the Brontës
Since the very first movie adaptations of a classic novel, many a bookish fan finds something to have a qualm about; X doesn’t look book accurate and Y isn’t like the author described. What if I told you that there are two sisters’ whose works have been adapted not one, not twice, but numerous times and still have yet to reach accuracy? Let’s talk about it.
Unapologetically Here & Queer: The Art of Camp in Queer Lit
Wigs on the floor diva! We celebrate PRIDE every month–we’re here we’re queer and we’re doing the absolute most. For those who may not know, “camp” is a beloved key term rooted in queer culture, originally born in the ballroom scene that also gave rise to RuPaul’s Drag Race. This listicle of "camp" fiction picks is for those who love their unhinged lit with a little extra glitter !
We’re Queer and We’ve BEEN Here: Why Older and Elder Queer representation in Literature matters.
The Queer stories that we read and love shouldn’t just be about young queer lives! There are stories about queer people that start a bit later on in life and these stories should be celebrated too. Here are some books that are centred around older queer people, their experiences and how they made me think and feel.
The Devil Wears Clergy Robes: Sapphic Stories Soaked in Guilt, Grace, and Gay Panic
The Devil Wears Clergy Robes is a listicle for the girls, gays, and theys who left the church, kept the gay, and maybe a little guilt. This fiction lineup is soaked in sapphic longing, religious trauma, and just the right amount of emotional damage to keep things interesting.

