Spooooky Haunted House Books With Intriguing Queer Characters

It’s spooky season again! Do you like haunted houses? These horror books featuring LGBTQ+ characters are a treat for fans of hauntings. Tune in and hear about a haunted, fun mystery book that was compared to Scooby Doo and Buffy. And, a book about a haunted house that turns it up every September – this […]

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? Rainbow Road Trip! Join us as we discuss two excellent road trip books featuring LGBTQ+ characters. One is a beautiful, heartbreaking yet hopeful coming of age story set in the 90’s, with several road […]

Graphic Novels With LGBTQIA+ Representation Re-Release

While we are on our summer hiatus for a couple more weeks, please re-enjoy this episode where we discuss some great graphic novels with excellent LGBTQ+ representation. This week we discuss several graphic novels featuring queer characters. These are  quick reads covering a variety of topics and representation. Some for kids and teens, some for […]

Have a Slice of Rainbow Wedding Cake Re-Release

While we are on our summer hiatus for a couple more weeks, please re-enjoy this episode where Holly talks about how much she loves D’Vaughn and Kris and their wedding adventures, and Suz “has a bone to pick” with Husband Material. This week, we discuss two books with wedding themes. Romance, anyone? Tune in to hear […]

Lesbians in Space Re-Release

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It’s a re-release of our very first episode! If you didn’t listen, now’s your chance! If you did, please enjoy a second time! We discuss Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir and Bluebird by Ciel Pierlot. Let’s talk spaceships and sapphic cosmic adventure. Interested in purchasing books or other items mentioned in the show? Kindly support our independent podcast by using our […]

Early August New Release Minisode

Head Up Rainbow Readers! This morning we dropped our newest “minisode” talking about a really diverse variety of great upcoming new LGBTQIA+ book releases!!! Tune in to hear all about ! Music by https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-happy-light-childish-jumpy-pleased-positive-music-93695/

Sapphic Witches Re-Release

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It’s a re-release of one of our first episodes. We’re releasing this one due to our excitement for the long awaited sequel to Her Majesty’s Royal Coven. Listen in, grab your copy if you haven’t read it yet, and join us soon to discuss the sequel, The Shadow Cabinet.Good witches are tested and bad witches make trouble […]

Late July New Release Minisode, and Review of “Just As You Are” by Camille Kellogg

Late July new LGBTQIA+ book releases include a romantic thriller, a diverse coming of age story, sci-fi, horror, romance, YA fantasy, and epic fantasy, Also in this episode, Holly reviews a queer, modern Pride and Prejudice retelling called Just As You Are by Camille Kellogg. Fans of Jane Austen will love this one, and not-fans should also check it […]

From Sapphic Divas In Love To Queer Zombies In The Mosh Pit, These Books Rock!

Attention music enthusiasts! This week we discuss two great music themed books featuring LGBTQ+ main characters. One is a fun, campy, gory zombie book set at a music festival with trans and sapphic rep. Check this one out! The other is a romantic look at a concert tour with great pansexual and lesbian rep. We […]

Let’s Talk About Queer Fairytale Retellings

We are seeing more and more fairytale retellings featuring LGBTQIA+ characters and we are HERE FOR IT. Tune in to hear about a super clever Pinocchio retelling by one of our favorite authors. We also discuss an exciting new and sapphic Robin Hood retelling by a fresh author who is skilled at telling a badass […]