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Reader 🌈, technology geek, sports fan. Involved locally in progressive political activism. I like to talk about books πŸ“š **Wallpaper quote is from a 2024 US Election night editorial written by activist & author Rebecca Solnit.

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About: The Trans Rights Readathon is an annual call to action to readers and book lovers in support of Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) on March 31st. How to participate: read and uplift books written by and/or featuring trans, nonbinary, 2Spirit, and gender-nonconforming authors and characters. Donate and fundraise for trans aid organizations in your community.

About: The Trans Rights Readathon is an annual call to action to readers and book lovers in support of Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) on March 31st. How to participate: read and uplift books written by and/or featuring trans, nonbinary, 2Spirit, and gender-nonconforming authors and characters. Donate and fundraise for trans aid organizations in your community.

#TransRightsReadathon begins soon. It's a decentralized event, which means you don't have to sign up or do anything in particular, you just have to love trans people and trans books. Here's what I'm doing this year 🧡

@trreadathon.bsky.social

06.03.2026 22:24 πŸ‘ 80 πŸ” 60 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

HELL yes.

we’ve got unlimited(!!) copies of #1-6 of Nghi Vo's singing hills cycle audiobooks available at QLL if other folks also want to read these: libbyapp.com/search/queer...

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The Pitt is an excellent series with great writing & terrific acting, but some of the medical cases are very gruesome.

Don’t let that discourage you from watching it though because it is very good. I just look away during some of the scenes.

It’s also a very emotional show - so bring tissues!

06.03.2026 15:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We turned away from the light when we invented a way to go online without the computer screaming in warning.

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It's OPEN!!!

Link to apply: forms.gle/snBBxqPbmDt3...

Apply NOW for a chance at an advanced reader copy of Moss'd in Space, my new cozy sci-fi! I'll be drawing winners next week. :D

The form closes on MARCH 7, at 10pm MST!

05.03.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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A few books I want to recommend for the #transrightsreadathon which runs March 17-31

04.03.2026 20:41 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our Most Anticipated Queer Books for March 2026 March is here, and it's a BIG month for queer books.

β€œAutostraddle’s Most Anticipated Queer Books for March 2026”

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www.autostraddle.com/our-most-ant...

04.03.2026 01:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hello, book people! I am the book content editor for Reactor Mag and I'm looking for 2026 sci-fi, fantasy, horror, romantasy, and speculative books coming out in the second half of the year! If you have an adult or YA SFF/H book out July-Dec (or publicist), share the link/info here!

03.03.2026 18:16 πŸ‘ 506 πŸ” 336 πŸ’¬ 105 πŸ“Œ 4
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New Releases: MarchΒ 2026 This post is sponsored by Dana Hawkins and the release ofΒ My Girlfriend is Not the Father on March 25th! A funny, steamy, heart-warming story about navigating whatever plan life may throw at youβ€”regardless of the timing. Buy it: Amazon

New Releases: MarchΒ 2026

This post is sponsored by Dana Hawkins and the release ofΒ My Girlfriend is Not the Father on March 25th! A funny, steamy, heart-warming story about navigating whatever plan life may throw at youβ€”regardless of the timing. Buy it: Amazon

03.03.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A graphic with a background of a diagonal oriented 6-stripe rainbow. In the middle is a white square which reads "211 queer books coming out in March". The 211 is in matching horizontal rainbow stripes and March is in green text. Text between the number and month are all caps black font.

A graphic with a background of a diagonal oriented 6-stripe rainbow. In the middle is a white square which reads "211 queer books coming out in March". The 211 is in matching horizontal rainbow stripes and March is in green text. Text between the number and month are all caps black font.

🌈 What's COMING OUT (pun intended) this March? Which books are you excited for? Which books are you adding to your TBR? Any other queer releases you know of?

02.03.2026 19:22 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I preordered the audio version of Nobody’s Baby by Olivia Waite and it drops on March 10th!

I loved the first book in the series, Murder by Memory.
It’s a charming cozy mystery which features a sapphic lead and includes an all queer cast🌈 The narration of the audiobook by Blair Baker is excellent.

01.03.2026 23:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How to register to vote and check your registration status For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote β€” online, in person or by mail β€” in every U.S. state and territory.

For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote β€” online, in person or by mail β€” in every U.S. state and territory.

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Square image with purple background featuring teal, white, and lavender phrases about suicide prevention and hope, including β€œYou are not alone,” β€œYour life matters,” β€œIt’s OK to get help,” β€œStay,” and β€œThis world is more beautiful with you in it,” plus the Bywater Books logo.

Square image with purple background featuring teal, white, and lavender phrases about suicide prevention and hope, including β€œYou are not alone,” β€œYour life matters,” β€œIt’s OK to get help,” β€œStay,” and β€œThis world is more beautiful with you in it,” plus the Bywater Books logo.

If today feels heavy, please reach for someone who can help carry it.

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ The Trevor Project
πŸ“ž 1-866-488-7386
πŸ’¬ Text START to 678-678
🌐 thetrevorproject.org

πŸ“ž 988 (U.S.)
Call/text 988 β€’ Chat 988lifeline.org

We want you here. Stay. πŸ’›

#SuicidePrevention #LGBTQ #YouAreNotAlone #AuthorSky

27.02.2026 06:05 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I loved The Witch Roads fantasy duology by Kate Elliott. Both books were published last year:

⭐The Witch Roads (Book #1) by Kate Elliott

⭐The Nameless Land (Witch Roads Book #2) by Kate Elliott

25.02.2026 18:06 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Strike the Iron: ICE Is Weaker Than Ever Tom Homan declared Metro Surge over. The movement won the battle. But ICE hasn't left β€” it's adapting. Here’s how we use the momentum and win the war.

Unplug ICE - attacking the business collaborators.
Instead of targeting ICE itself we can focus at eliminating its corporate support.

And it's easier than you think.

#ICEOut #AbolishICE #FuckICE
#Minneapolis #TwinCities #Resistance
#Trump #Homan #Bovino #Noem #Bondi #Leavitt #DHS #CBP
#UnplugICE

20.02.2026 14:41 πŸ‘ 161 πŸ” 106 πŸ’¬ 18 πŸ“Œ 6053

The audiobook of THE NAMELESS LAND, narrated by the most excellent Ella Lynch, has finally dropped, thus completing the audio duology (the print and ebooks already available).

Audiobook-philes, check it out here:

rbmediaglobal.com/audiobook/97...

24.02.2026 20:12 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
A stack of thin pink books that say OBSTETRIX * Naomi Kritzer on the spine.

A stack of thin pink books that say OBSTETRIX * Naomi Kritzer on the spine.

HEY, I AM DOING ANOTHER FUNDRAISER FOR MINNESOTA RENT FUNDS! AND GIVING AWAY ANOTHER SIGNED ARC (Advance Review Copy) OF OBSTETRIX!!!

YOU COULD GET TO READ IT EARLY (it doesn't come out until June) AND HELP MINNESOTA FAMILIES STAY HOUSED!!!!

24.02.2026 18:11 πŸ‘ 394 πŸ” 257 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 14

If you enjoy fantasy then I also recommend the duology β€œCrier’s War (Book #1)” and β€œIron Heart (Book #2)” by Nina Varela.

It’s got good world building, adventure, action, romance, & politics.

It features a slow-burn enemies to lovers F/F romance which is full of sapphic pining.

24.02.2026 01:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

One of my favorites is β€œ6 Times We Almost Kissed” by Tess Sharpe.

It’s a sapphic YA romance that’s also a deep dive into the aftermath of the death of a parent, trauma, mental health, medical care, and financial insecurities due to overwhelming medical bills.

A very good book.

24.02.2026 01:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Epilogue Presents: Mac Crane and Sami Whitcomb | Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews Join Mac Crane and Sami Whitcomb on February 22nd @ 1PM EST for a discussion on Mac's novel, A Sharp Endless need!! This even will be hosted virtually and requires that you enter your email to sig...

Wnba fans + queer book fans! you don’t wanna miss my virtual event with Phoenix Mercury sharpshooter Sami Whitcomb today (Feb 22, 10 am PT/ 1 pm ET) to celebrate the paperback of my novel A SHARP ENDLESS NEEDβ€”register below, come hang with us!

www.epiloguebook.com/product/epil...

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Home Field Advantage Check out Home Field Advantage - <p> <b>In Dahlia Adler's <i>Home Field Advantage</i>, a sweet and funny f/f romance from the ...

Home Field Advantage by Dahlia Adler is $2.99! I love this sapphic football player/cheerleader romance!

bookshop.org/a/1382/97812...

amzn.to/4kLCyER

21.02.2026 16:40 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Get your swole lesbians here!

21.02.2026 12:25 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Not sure about freezing them, but I love roasted potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh rosemary. I make a full pan of them and eat them for a few days. I also add a few other root vegetables (carrots, turnips, sweet potatoes, etc) to make them more colorful!

21.02.2026 00:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A graphic with a background made up of a diagonal oriented 6-stripe rainbow. A white square sits inside the diagonal rainbow with text reading "Send us your March queer book releases". The text is in black all caps font while January is in green all caps font. Below this in a smaller horizontal rainbow font with a black outline is text that reads β€œfill out the form in our bio”.

A graphic with a background made up of a diagonal oriented 6-stripe rainbow. A white square sits inside the diagonal rainbow with text reading "Send us your March queer book releases". The text is in black all caps font while January is in green all caps font. Below this in a smaller horizontal rainbow font with a black outline is text that reads β€œfill out the form in our bio”.

🌈 Hey Reading Rainbows! It’s time for our monthly new release call! We are looking for queer books releasing any time during March 2026. Self, Indie and Trad published books are accepted! 🧡

20.02.2026 18:57 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Guys, Alysa Liu just made heart hands at my trans flag, so I am officially deceased. Please hand over this account to my next of kin #SkateAmerica

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A graphic that reads β€œMarch Book 1 Spotlight” along the top with a Rainbow logo to the left of it. Underneath it is a search bar with a mic icon that says β€œRainbow Crate’s edition of No Shelter But the Stars by…” Underneath it is a 3D book with the cover displayed. To the right it has the Featuring section of the caption displayed with the following text underneath
EXCLUSIVES:
β€œ- Redesigned Dust Jacket Not 
Shown) w/ Iridescent Spot
Gloss
- Illustrated Art Hardcase
- Art Endpages
- Gilded Edges
- Bonus Playlists
- Signed by the Author”
At the top and bottom of the text area are orange arrows with red outlines pointing towards the book. Surrounding the graphic is a pastel rainbow striped border.

A graphic that reads β€œMarch Book 1 Spotlight” along the top with a Rainbow logo to the left of it. Underneath it is a search bar with a mic icon that says β€œRainbow Crate’s edition of No Shelter But the Stars by…” Underneath it is a 3D book with the cover displayed. To the right it has the Featuring section of the caption displayed with the following text underneath EXCLUSIVES: β€œ- Redesigned Dust Jacket Not Shown) w/ Iridescent Spot Gloss - Illustrated Art Hardcase - Art Endpages - Gilded Edges - Bonus Playlists - Signed by the Author” At the top and bottom of the text area are orange arrows with red outlines pointing towards the book. Surrounding the graphic is a pastel rainbow striped border.

🌈 Introducing our Book 1 feature for March! πŸŽ‰

We are so excited to feature this high stakes sci-fi survival story of two women from enemy nations forced into a fragile truce on a desolate planet! Welcome to No Shelter but the Stars by Virginia Black @virginiablack.bsky.social 🧡

20.02.2026 01:24 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Romance novelists who are loudly anti-AI are also currently 3D printing hundreds of thousands of whistles for ICE resistance, so anyone throwing around terms like Luddite without context can go hang out in the sea.

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Record 9 out LGBTQ stars headline USA-Canada Olympic women’s hockey final - www.outsports.com/2026/2/18/24...

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