readwithpride.com There is something transformative about walking into a room and seeing yourself reflected on the shelves. For many of us in the LGBTQ+ community, our early reading experiences were a game of “spot the subtext.” We scoured classic literature for a lingering look between “roommates” or a suspiciously intense friendship in a boarding school. …

Building My Dream Queer Library: A JourneyRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: we live in an era of “more.” More content, more scrolling, more notifications, and: if you’re part of the bookish community on TikTok or Instagram: more books. Every January, I see the “2026 Reading Challenge” posts popping up with goals that make my head spin. People are aiming …

Why I Read So Slowly (And Why That’s Okay)Read More

readwithpride.com Let’s get one thing straight (well, as straight as I get): I wasn’t that kid who hid under the covers with a flashlight and a copy of Pride and Prejudice. In school, I was the kid who mastered the art of reading the back cover of a book five minutes before a test and …

From Reluctant Reader to Book Blogger: My StoryRead More

readwithpride.com The holiday season is officially upon us! Whether you’re looking for a gift that will make your bestie swoon, something to help your cousin feel seen, or a little “treat yourself” moment for your own bookshelf, we’ve got you covered. At Read with Pride, we believe there is no better gift than a story …

Holiday Gift Guide: 20 Books for the Queer People in Your LifeRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be honest: when you crack open a fresh new book: especially one of those high-heat MM romance books we all love: what’s the first thing you do? Sure, some people go straight to chapter one, but the real ones? We go straight to the dedication page. There is something profoundly intimate about the …

Books With the Best Dedications to Queer Partners and FamiliesRead More

readwithpride.com We’ve all been there. You know the feeling: when the weight of the world feels like it’s pressing down just a little too hard, when the news cycle is a relentless drumbeat of “too much,” or when your personal life feels like a draft of a novel that’s missing a crucial middle chapter. In …

The Books That Got Me Through a Hard TimeRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be honest with ourselves for a second: buying books and actually reading them are two completely different hobbies. If you’re anything like me, your “To Be Read” (TBR) pile isn’t just a list; it’s a living, breathing entity that takes up physical space on your nightstand and digital space on your Kindle. As …

How I Organize My TBR List: A System That (Mostly) WorksRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be honest for a second: the old “don’t judge a book by its cover” adage is the biggest lie ever told in the literary world. We all do it. We do it at the bookstore, we do it while scrolling through LGBTQ+ ebooks on our phones, and we definitely do it when we’re …

Judging a Book by Its Cover: My Favorite Queer Cover ArtRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: buying a gift for a dedicated reader is like trying to buy water for a fish. They’ve usually already got the “goods,” their TBR (To Be Read) pile is literally a structural hazard in their bedroom, and they probably have a very specific “type” when it comes to …

The Art of the Bookish Gift: What to Buy the Queer Reader in Your LifeRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real: we’ve all been there. You finish a book that absolutely wrecks you in the best way possible. Maybe it was a slow-burn enemies to lovers MM romance, or perhaps a high-stakes gay fantasy romance that kept you up until 3 AM. You’ve bought the ebook, you’ve maybe even splurged on the …

How to Support Queer Authors Beyond Just Buying Their BooksRead More

readwithpride.com So, you’ve just finished an absolute banger of a queer novel. Your heart is racing, you’ve probably cried a little (or a lot), and you’re dying to tell someone why that slow-burn tension was the best thing since sliced bread. This is exactly how most great book blogs start. At Read with Pride, we …

A Beginner’s Guide to Writing and Publishing a Book Review on Your BlogRead More

readwithpride.com So, you’ve decided to start a book blog. First of all, welcome to the family! The world of queer literature is expanding faster than a dragon’s hoard in a gay fantasy romance, and we need every voice we can get to help readers find their next favorite obsession. Whether you’re screaming about the latest …

5 Common Mistakes New Book Bloggers Make (And How to Dodge Them)Read More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real: our TBR (To-Be-Read) piles are already taller than most of us, and yet, we’re always looking for more. Whether you’re commuting, doing the dishes, or ignoring your boss, there is nothing quite like a bookish podcast to make you feel like you’re sitting in a room with your best friends, obsessing …

The Best Bookish Podcasts Hosted by LGBTQ+ VoicesRead More

readwithpride.com We’ve all had that moment. You walk into your local library: maybe it’s a charming, ivy-covered brick building or a sleek modern space: and you head straight for the “LGBTQ+” section. You’re hoping for a shelf overflowing with the latest 2026 gay books, but instead, you find a copy of The Picture of Dorian …

How to Find Queer Books at Your Local Library, Even If the Selection is SmallRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real: there is nothing quite like the feeling of diving into a brand-new MM romance book when the world outside is being a bit too much. You’ve got your tea (or wine, no judgment here), your phone is on “Do Not Disturb,” and you’re ready to lose yourself in a world of …

Creating a Cozy Reading Nook on a BudgetRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real: kids are basically tiny sponges with zero filters and a million questions. If they see a family with two dads at the park or a neighbor with two moms, they aren’t thinking about political discourse or “agendas”, they’re thinking, “Cool, do they have snacks?” At Read with Pride, we believe that …

How to Talk to Kids About LGBTQ+ Families Using Picture BooksRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: as much as we love the stories, the characters, and the emotional wreckage of a good “enemies to lovers” arc, being a reader is also about the aesthetic. There is a specific kind of dopamine hit that only comes from a perfectly curated bookshelf, a candle that smells …

A Guide to Bookish Swag: From Totes to BookmarksRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: being a bookworm is an expensive hobby. If you’re anything like the team here at Read with Pride, your TBR (To Be Read) pile is currently tall enough to require its own structural engineering permit. And in 2026, with so many incredible new gay releases hitting the digital …

How to Get Free Books (Ethically!) as a ReviewerRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: as book lovers, we are professional hoarders. Whether it’s a stack of paperbacks threatening to topple over on our nightstands or a Kindle library that looks like a digital version of the Library of Alexandria, we just can’t stop. But within the LGBTQ+ community, the “Digital vs. Physical” …

Digital vs. Physical: The Great Queer Book DebateRead More

readwithpride.com Can we just take a second to talk about how incredible the literary landscape looks right now? It is March 2026, the flowers are starting to think about blooming, and my “To Be Read” (TBR) pile has officially become a structural hazard in my living room. If you’re anything like me, you spent the …

Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Book Releases for March 2026Read More