readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: for a lot of us in the LGBTQ+ community, the word “spirituality” can feel a little bit… crunchy. Or worse, it feels like a trap. If you grew up in a traditional religious environment, you probably spent years being told that your identity and your soul were at …

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There is a common misconception in the world of queer storytelling that the journey of self-discovery is a young man’s game. We see movies and read gay romance novels about teenagers finding themselves behind the bleachers or college students coming out in their dorm rooms. While those stories are beautiful and necessary, they sometimes leave …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the publishing world hasn’t always been the most welcoming place for us. For years, LGBTQ+ authors, especially those writing steamy MM romance books or niche queer fiction, have had to jump through endless hoops, deal with shadow-banning on major platforms, or fork over a small fortune just to …

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readwithpride.com It’s Friday, April 17, 2026. If you grew up in the 90s or early 2000s, the “prophecy” for your life probably looked something like a bland IKEA catalog: graduate at 22, land a corporate ladder job at 23, get married by 26, and have a mortgage and a toddler by 30. But let’s be …

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Let’s be real for a second: the path to self-acceptance isn’t a straight line. It’s more like a zig-zagging mountain trail with some breathtaking views and a fair share of steep, exhausting climbs. If you’re sitting there today feeling like you’re still “getting there,” you aren’t alone. In fact, you’re part of a massive, vibrant …

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Hey there, fellow book lovers and advocates! It’s Friday, April 17, 2026, and today we’re diving into something that is the very heartbeat of what we do here at Read with Pride. We’re talking about intersectionality. You’ve probably heard the word tossed around in academic circles or on social media, but at its core, intersectionality …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: 2026 has been a lot. Between navigating the latest tech shifts and trying to find the best mm romance books 2026 to soothe our souls, many of us in the LGBTQ+ community are feeling a bit of a “meaning gap.” We’ve spent years (decades, even) deconstructing the dusty, …

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There is a persistent myth in our culture that the “coming out” journey is a young man’s game. We’re fed stories of teenagers finding their way in high school or college students embracing their truth in a dorm room. But what about the man who realizes his truth at forty? Or fifty? Or even seventy? …

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The Beauty of Being Non-Binary: Living Beyond the Binary Gaze Before we dive deep into the cobblestone streets and neon-lit alleys of London’s most famous district, we have to talk about the spirit that makes Soho what it is. It’s a spirit that defies categories. Long before the term “non-binary” entered the mainstream lexicon, Soho …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real: we’ve all spent a Tuesday night (and maybe a Wednesday morning) huddled under our covers, devouring MM romance books until our eyes blurred. There is something about those tropes: the pining, the “forced proximity,” the “enemies to lovers” arc: that hits different. But what if I told you that you could …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: being a queer professional in academia or the broader education sector in 2026 isn’t just about showing up with a rainbow lanyard and hoping for the best. It’s about strategy, visibility, and, let’s face it, a whole lot of resilience. Whether you’re a teacher in a K-12 setting, …

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Hey there, fellow book lovers and advocates! At eBooks by Dick Ferguson, we believe every story deserves to be told and every identity deserves to be celebrated. Today, we’re diving deep into a topic that is often misunderstood but incredibly vital to our vibrant LGBTQ+ community: Asexuality and Aromanticism. Whether you’re a long-time fan of …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the word “philosophy” usually conjures up images of old guys in togas or somber academics in turtlenecks debating things that don’t seem to matter when you’re just trying to figure out which pride flag to hang in your window. But Queer Philosophy is different. It’s vibrant, it’s messy, …

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There’s a common misconception in mainstream media that the “coming out” story is a young person’s game. We’ve seen the teenage coming-of-age tales: the high school hallways, the prom angst, and the first awkward fumblings of youth. And while those stories are vital, there is a profound, untapped depth in the stories of those who …

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