Category: Read with Pride – LGBTQ+ blogs and articles

readwithpride.com Let’s be real: we’ve all spent a little too much time imagining ourselves as the main character in a sprawling epic, probably wielding a glowing sword and definitely falling for a grumpy rival. In 2026, those daydreams are becoming reality. The world of queer fiction is exploding with magic, and we aren’t just talking …

The Ultimate Guide to Queer Fantasy Novels for 2026Read More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: while we all love a spicy MM romance or a sweeping gay fantasy romance where the hero slays the dragon and gets the guy, there is something uniquely powerful about a true story. There is a specific kind of magic found in the pages of a memoir where …

Nonfiction Roundup: The Best New LGBTQ+ Memoirs and BiographiesRead More

readwithpride.com We’ve all been there. You’re scrolling through your feed, minding your own business, when suddenly, BAM. A headline announces that your absolute favorite MM romance book is being turned into a movie. Your heart does a little dance, but then the “Book Purist Anxiety” kicks in. Will they ruin the chemistry? Will they cut …

Book vs. Screen: Was the Adaptation of Red, White & Royal Blue True to the Story?Read More

readwithpride.com We get it. It’s 2026, and your attention span is probably fighting a losing battle against TikTok trends, work pings, and that ever-growing TBR (To-Be-Read) pile that’s starting to look like a structural hazard. Sometimes, you don’t have the emotional bandwidth for a 500-page epic or a three-book series that requires a spreadsheet to …

Short & Sweet: The Best Queer Novellas for a Quick ReadRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be honest: sometimes words on a page aren’t enough. We want to see the yearning in a character’s eyes, the vibrant colors of a first date, and the dynamic action of a queer hero saving the world. That is where graphic novels and manga come in. At Read with Pride, we believe that …

Graphic Novels and Manga: A Guide to Queer Visual StorytellingRead More

readwithpride.com There’s something incredibly grounding about looking back at where our stories started. In 2026, we are lucky enough to have an absolute explosion of historical mm romance novels: stories where gay men find love in the Regency era, the Victorian age, or the jazz-filled 1920s, all with the “happily ever after” (HEA) we crave. …

Throwback Review: Revisiting a Classic of LGBTQ+ Literature, Maurice by E.M. ForsterRead More

readwithpride.com If you’re anything like us at Readwithpride, your TBR (To Be Read) list for 2026 is already leaning precariously like a game of literary Jenga. But hold on to your bookmarks, because we’ve found a new voice that demands a spot right at the top. When we talk about the best MM romance books …

Debut Author Spotlight: Why You Should Read Julian Rivers’ First NovelRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: history has a habit of looking like a very long, very straight line: at least if you only look at the textbooks from twenty years ago. But we know better. At Read with Pride, we believe that our history isn’t just about dates and battles; it’s about the …

A Guide to Queer Historical Fiction: From Ancient Times to the 20th CenturyRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: poetry often gets a bad rap. People think it’s all flowery metaphors and confusing stanzas about clouds that they haven’t thought about since high school English. But in our community, poetry has always been more than just “art.” It’s our protest, our prayer, and our late-night group chat …

Poetry Corner: Powerful New Collections from LGBTQ+ PoetsRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: commuting is usually the absolute worst part of the day. Whether you’re stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the M5, squeezed into a subway car that smells faintly of regret, or walking through the rain, you need an escape. Music is great, but there is something magical about having …

The Best Queer Audiobooks for Your Commute, Narrated by LGBTQ+ VoicesRead More

readwithpride.com So, you’ve finished Red, White & Royal Blue. You’ve swooned over Alex and Henry, you’ve highlighted every bit of their email correspondence, and now you’re staring at your bookshelf wondering how anything else could possibly compare to that level of international scandal and queer joy. We get it. The “post-royal romance blues” are real, …

If You Liked Red, White & Royal Blue, You’ll Love These BooksRead More

readwithpride.com If you’re anything like us at Readwithpride.com, your TBR (To-Be-Read) pile isn’t just a stack of books; it’s a structural hazard. And honestly? We wouldn’t have it any other way. Every year, the American Library Association (ALA) drops its Rainbow Book List, and it’s basically the queer community’s version of the Oscars, but with …

Reviewing the 2026 ALA Rainbow Book List Top PicksRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: for a long time, the “B” in LGBTQ+ felt a little bit like the middle child of the community, loved, sure, but often overlooked or tucked away into a neat little box that didn’t quite fit. For years, media narratives insisted on a binary choice. You were either …

Books with Bi+ Main Characters: Moving Beyond BinariesRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: we all love a shiny bestseller with a massive marketing budget, but if you really want to find the stories that push boundaries, break hearts, and redefine what it means to be out and proud, you have to look at the indies. Small and independent queer presses are …

Indie Spotlight: Amazing Queer Books from Small and Independent PressesRead More

readwithpride.com Remember when you were ten years old, huddled under the covers with a flashlight, hoping for a letter from a certain wizarding school or a portal to open in the back of your wardrobe? For many of us in the LGBTQ+ community, those stories were magical, but there was always a tiny piece missing. …

Middle-Grade Magic: LGBTQ+ Books for Younger ReadersRead More

readwithpride.com If your TBR pile isn’t currently threatening to topple over and crush you, are you even a bookworm? Welcome back to Read with Pride, your favorite corner of the internet for all things LGBTQ+ literature. It’s March 2026, the sun is starting to peek out (at least in some parts of the world), and …

YA Showcase: The Most Anticipated Queer Young Adult Novels This SeasonRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s talk about the magic and the messiness of being Black and queer. If you’re standing at this intersection, you already know it’s not just about “adding” two identities together like a math problem. It’s a whole different vibe: a unique, technicolor experience that’s as exhausting as it is exhilarating. At Read with Pride, …

Being Black and Queer: Navigating Two Beautiful, Complex IdentitiesRead More

readwithpride.com If you’ve ever sat at a Latinx dinner table, you know the vibe. It’s loud, it smells like heaven (shoutout to the sazón), and there’s enough love to power a small city. But for those of us navigating the world as queer Latinx folks, that same table can feel like a minefield. Between the …

Latinx Queer Experiences: Family, Faith, and Finding YourselfRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the “Double Rainbow” of being both Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) and LGBTQ+ is a vibrant, complex, and absolutely legendary experience. But for too long, mainstream history and even some corners of the queer community have hit the “snooze” button on these stories. At Readwithpride.com, we believe that visibility …

Asian American and Pacific Islander LGBTQ+ Voices We Should All KnowRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the world loves a good “either/or” narrative. You’re either this or you’re that. You’re religious or you’re queer. You’re traditional or you’re progressive. But for those of us living at the intersection of a million different identities, those binaries feel about as comfortable as a pair of jeans …

Queer and Muslim: Stories of Faith and Identity CoexistingRead More