Episodes

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Let's Read About Not Banning Books!!

We're baaack! We are so happy to be recording again, and can't wait to tell you about our new favorite boo...

00:24:31

July 03, 2024

The 2023 Countdown - Our Best Rainbow R...

We're baaaack! And here they are, the best of the best queer books we've read this year! All of the books ...

00:41:41

December 31, 2023

November New Release Minisode, and Revi...

Head Up Rainbow Readers! This morning we dropped our newest “minisode” talking about a really diverse variety ...

00:30:16

November 07, 2023

Hexes and Curses - Let's Make Queer Mag...

Hexes. Curses. These magical afflictions are causing trouble for our queer heroes in these awesome books. Creep on...

00:27:57

October 31, 2023

Let's Read Some Queer Gothic Horror

In the mood for a truly twisted gothic tale featuring LGBTQ+ characters? You are in the right place, my friends. T...

00:28:46

October 24, 2023

Re-Release of Super Creepy Queer Horror...

These horror books featuring queer main characters are not for the faint of heart. Tune in and hear about a wide v...

00:46:50

October 17, 2023

Spooooky Haunted House Books With Intri...

It's spooky season again! Do you like haunted houses? These horror books featuring LGBTQ+ characters are a tre...

00:28:20

October 10, 2023

Early November New Release Minisode

Head Up Rainbow Readers! This morning we dropped our newest “minisode” talking about a really diverse variety ...

00:16:03

October 03, 2023

Queer Magic Books

Gather 'round and let's celebrate fall with some queer magic books. In this episode, we discuss one book t...

00:30:16

September 26, 2023

Late October New Release Minisode

Head Up Rainbow Readers! This morning we dropped our newest “minisode” talking about a really diverse variety ...

00:15:13

September 19, 2023

Spicy LGBTQ+ Books With A Sports Theme

Score! This week we discuss some sexy, spicy romance books. These three books share the backdrop of team sports, w...

00:27:50

September 12, 2023

Early October New Release Minisode, and...

Head Up Rainbow Readers! This morning we dropped our newest “minisode” talking about a really diverse variety ...

00:21:47

September 05, 2023

Rainbow Road Trip!

We're baaacccckkkk! This week we kick off Season 2 with a brand new episode to wrap up the summer. Our theme?...

00:28:06

August 29, 2023

Late September New Release Minisode

Head Up Rainbow Readers! This morning we dropped our newest “minisode” talking about a really diverse variety ...

00:10:52

August 22, 2023

Graphic Novels With LGBTQIA+ Representa...

While we are on our summer hiatus for a couple more weeks, please re-enjoy this episode where we discuss some grea...

00:27:28

August 17, 2023

Early September New Release Minisode

Head Up Rainbow Readers! This morning we dropped our newest “minisode” talking about a really diverse variety ...

00:14:41

August 08, 2023

Have a Slice of Rainbow Wedding Cake Re...

While we are on our summer hiatus for a couple more weeks, please re-enjoy this episode where Holly talks about ho...

00:29:22

August 01, 2023

Late August New Release Minisode

Head Up Rainbow Readers! This morning we dropped our newest “minisode” talking about a really diverse variety ...

00:17:23

July 25, 2023

Lesbians in Space Re-Release

It's a re-release of our very first episode! If you didn't listen, now's your chance! If you did, p...

00:32:31

July 18, 2023

Early August New Release Minisode

Head Up Rainbow Readers! This morning we dropped our newest “minisode” talking about a really diverse variety ...

00:16:56

July 11, 2023

Sapphic Witches Re-Release

It's a re-release of one of our first episodes. We're releasing this one due to our excitement for the l...

00:31:39

July 04, 2023

Late July New Release Minisode, and Rev...

Late July new LGBTQIA+ book releases include a romantic thriller, a diverse coming of age story, sci-fi, horror, r...

00:16:29

June 27, 2023

From Sapphic Divas In Love To Queer Zom...

Attention music enthusiasts! This week we discuss two great music themed books featuring LGBTQ+ main characters. O...

00:33:12

June 20, 2023

Early July New Release Minisode, and Re...

Early July new LGBTQIA+ book releases include some diverse books set in space. If you like space themes, this is y...

00:18:19

June 13, 2023

Let's Talk About Queer Fairytale Retell...

We are seeing more and more fairytale retellings featuring LGBTQIA+ characters and we are HERE FOR IT. Tune in to ...

00:32:50

June 06, 2023

Late June New Releases, AND We Talk Can...

Late June doesn't have many new releases, but the ones Suz found sound amazing! We have a queer and campy sla...

00:42:11

May 30, 2023

High or Cozy? Sapphic Fantasy Books for...

Here we go, fantasy fans! On one end we have high fantasy. Dragons! Quests! Murder! Mayhem! And a sapphic romance,...

00:27:36

May 22, 2023

Early June New Release Minisode

So many new queer books! Check out this episode to hear about a "rom-dram", some graphic novels, rom com...

00:26:12

May 16, 2023

LGBTQ+ Books About Time That Will F*ck ...

Time Loops, Time Jumps, These Plots Are Mindf*cks. Tune in to hear our thoughts on two really awesome time bending...

00:22:28

May 09, 2023

Late May New Release Minisode, and Revi...

Late May new LGBTQIA+ book releases include some of the most diversity we've seen this year! Tune in to hear ...

00:23:30

May 02, 2023

Queer Books That Were So Good We COULDN...

This week we revisit two of our favorite LGBTQIA+ books of the year so far. These books were so good we could not ...

00:30:23

April 25, 2023

Early May New Release Minisode, and Rev...

A mini episode with news about upcoming new releases we are excited about. Early May has sapphic and gay rom com, ...

00:26:22

April 18, 2023

Sapphic Supernatural Reads

We have two great sapphic witchy books to tell you about this week. If you like witches, spirits, mediums, magic, ...

00:28:05

April 11, 2023

Late April New Release Minisode

A mini episode with news about SO MANY upcoming new releases we are excited about. Late April has sapphic rom com,...

00:17:24

April 04, 2023

Let's Talk (More) About Revenge

Our favorite episode last year was Revenge. Let's do it again! This week we discuss two more amazing revenge ...

00:33:59

March 28, 2023

Early April New Release Minisode

A mini episode with news about upcoming new releases we are excited about. Early April has a queer retelling, fant...

00:12:06

March 21, 2023

Let's Go Back In Time With Queer Histor...

It's time to go back in time and read some historical fiction. We discuss two fantastic historical novels thi...

00:27:17

March 14, 2023

Late March New Release Minisode and Int...

A mini episode with news about upcoming new releases we are excited about. Late March has several queer retellings...

00:14:57

March 07, 2023

Your Rainbow Reads Celebrates Black His...

We are excited to share these fantastic books by black authors featuring solid LGBTQ+ representation. This episode...

00:23:28

February 28, 2023

Early March New Release Minisode, and R...

A mini episode with news about upcoming new releases we are excited about. Early March has gay and sapphic rom com...

00:17:01

February 21, 2023

Your Romantic-but-not-Romance Rainbow R...

Our Valentine's show! Love it or hate it, today's the day. We discuss some unconventionally romantic boo...

00:30:30

February 14, 2023

Late February New Release Minisode

A mini episode with descriptions of upcoming new releases of LGBTQ+ books we are excited about. Late February has ...

00:13:31

February 07, 2023

Graphic Novels with LGBTQ+ Representati...

This week we discuss several graphic novels featuring queer characters. These are  quick reads covering a variety...

00:26:37

January 31, 2023

Early February New Release Minisode

A mini episode with descriptions of upcoming new releases of LGBTQ+ books we are excited about. Early February has...

00:15:05

January 24, 2023

Sci-Fi and Fantasy Novellas with Queer ...

This week we discuss three novellas featuring LGBTQ+ characters. These are three quick reads that showcase great s...

00:39:17

January 17, 2023

Late January New Release Minisode, and ...

A mini episode with news about upcoming new releases we are excited about. Late January has gay and sapphic rom co...

00:26:43

January 10, 2023

First Book in a Series, and Interview w...

Happy New Year! This is the first week of the year, and  we are talking about the first book in a series with sol...

00:55:20

January 03, 2023

The Best Queer Books We Read in 2022, A...

Here they are, the best of the best queer books we've read this year! All of the books we've discussed t...

01:05:31

December 27, 2022

Happy Holigays!

Don your favorite gay apparel and tune in to our second and final "holigay" episode! This week we talk a...

00:22:16

December 20, 2022

Early January New Release Minisode, and...

A mini episode with news about upcoming new releases we are excited about. Early January has a witchy continuation...

00:22:11

December 13, 2022

Happy Holigays! Sapphic Edition

Don your favorite gay apparel and tune in to our first "holigay" episode! This week we talk about some r...

00:28:33

December 06, 2022

Why We Love T.J. Klune's Books

This episode is all about the beautiful worlds of T.J. Klune. Have you read Under the Whispering Door or The House...

00:29:47

November 29, 2022

Early December New Release Minisode, an...

A mini episode with news about upcoming new releases we are excited about. Early December has gay rom com, histori...

00:27:50

November 22, 2022

Sapphic Rom Com

Love a good rom com? We are excited about the release of Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail, so we are releasing our ...

00:26:57

November 15, 2022

Late November New Release Minisode

A mini episode with descriptions of upcoming new releases of LGBTQ+ books we are excited about. Late November has ...

00:20:33

November 08, 2022

Dark Fairytale Novellas Featuring Queer...

A lovely episode discussing two dark fairytale novellas featuring LGBTQ+ characters. We do talk about homophobia a...

00:37:05

November 01, 2022

Super Creepy Queer Horror Reads

These horror books featuring queer main characters are not for the faint of heart. Tune in and hear about a wide v...

00:46:50

October 25, 2022

Early November New Releases and Intervi...

A not-so-mini episode with descriptions of upcoming new releases of LGBTQ+ books we are excited about. Early Novem...

00:38:17

October 18, 2022

LGBTQ+ Witchy Halloween Reads

Double, double, toil and trouble. Gather 'round our cauldron and hear about some of the best witch books we&a...

00:40:59

October 11, 2022

Late October New Release Minisode

A mini episode with descriptions of upcoming new releases of LGBTQ+ books we are excited about. Late October has L...

00:10:21

October 04, 2022

It's Like The Hunger Games, But Gay

Do you love The Hunger Games, but wish there was more LGBTQ+ rep? Us too! Listen to our spoiler free recommendatio...

00:29:37

September 27, 2022

Early October New Release Minisode, and...

A not-so-mini episode with descriptions of upcoming new releases of LGBTQ+ books we are excited about. Early Octob...

00:25:02

September 20, 2022

Rainbow Time Travel

This week we discuss three totally different LGBTQ+ time travel books. Join us to hear our spirited discussion abo...

00:30:01

September 13, 2022

Late September New Release Minisode

A mini episode with descriptions of upcoming new releases of LGBTQ+ books we are excited about. Late September has...

00:11:04

September 06, 2022

LGBTQ+ Books for Younger Readers

Rainbow Reads recommendations for the young and the young at heart.  This week's episode highlights three ex...

00:27:45

August 30, 2022

Early September New Release Minisode an...

A mini episode with news about upcoming new releases we are excited about. Early September looks promising for fan...

00:18:40

August 23, 2022

Have a Slice of Rainbow Wedding Cake

This week, we discuss two books with wedding themes. Romance, anyone? Tune in to hear about  D'Vaughn and Kr...

00:28:32

August 16, 2022

Late August New Release Minisode

A mini episode with news about upcoming new releases we are excited about. August is a huge new release month, so ...

00:13:53

August 09, 2022

Rainbow Beach Reads

Beaches, pools, romance, surfing, ice cream, and teen angst. This episode has all of the essential ingredients for...

00:26:38

August 02, 2022

Your Rainbow Reads July Minisode #2

A mini episode with news about upcoming new releases we are excited about. August is looking like a huge new relea...

00:11:28

July 26, 2022

Revenge

Revenge Bis and murder pies. Anyone out there in the mood to smash the patriarchy? Tune in to entertain your reven...

00:36:33

July 19, 2022

Your Rainbow Reads July Minisode

A mini episode with news about upcoming new releases we are excited about and updates on books we've recently...

00:09:32

July 12, 2022

Let's Make Queer Magic

Witches and brujx making magic! This episode reviews The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake and Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thom...

00:28:51

July 05, 2022

Sapphic Witches

Good witches are tested and bad witches make trouble in these sapphic stories. This episode reviews Improbable Mag...

00:30:49

June 21, 2022

Lesbians In Space

It's our first episode! We discuss Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir and Bluebird by Ciel Pierlot. Let's t...

00:31:41

June 07, 2022

Introducing Your Rainbow Reads

A warm welcome to our new podcast. We introduce ourselves and discuss our passion for reading and for advancing LG...

00:11:14

June 01, 2022

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