Category: Read with Pride – LGBTQ+ blogs and articles

readwithpride.com We’ve all been there. You finish a book, close the cover (or turn off your Kindle), and stare at the wall for twenty minutes because your entire worldview just shifted three degrees to the left. For those of us in the LGBTQ+ community, those moments aren’t just about entertainment; they’re about survival, recognition, and …

The Books That Made Me: A Playlist of Influences from a Readwithpride AuthorRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: we are currently living in a golden age of queer literature. It’s Monday, March 2nd, 2026, and you can walk into almost any bookstore (or, better yet, browse our massive collection of LGBTQ+ ebooks) and find stories that actually represent us. But before we had the spicy, high-tension …

Celebrating the Legacy of a Queer Literary Icon: E.M. ForsterRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the big publishing houses are finally catching on that queer stories sell, but if you want the gritty, the experimental, and the unapologetically “us” content, you have to look toward the indie presses. Today, we’re shining a massive, glittery spotlight on a newcomer that’s already making waves in …

Queer Publisher Spotlight: The Mission of Once Upon A Queer Publishing LLCRead More

readwithpride.com There is something visceral about the way a comic book hits the soul. Maybe it’s the way a single line on a character’s face can convey a lifetime of longing, or how the bright, neon hues of a futuristic cityscape can mirror the electric buzz of a first crush. In the world of queer …

Illustrating Identity: An Interview with a Queer Comic ArtistRead More

readwithpride.com Ever wondered what actually goes on behind the perfectly curated rainbow bookshelves and the flawlessly lit “book haul” videos? Being a queer content creator in the bookish world: affectionately known as the “Bookstagram” and “BookTok” community: is about 10% aesthetic coffee sipping and 90% franticly searching for the perfect lighting while trying not to …

A Day in the Life of a Queer Bookstagrammer/BookTokerRead More

readwithpride.com There is a specific kind of magic that happens when you walk into a queer-owned bookstore. It’s not just the smell of fresh ink or the sight of rainbow spines lined up like a promise; it’s the immediate sense of “Oh, I’m home.” In a world that often feels like it’s built for everyone …

Meet Your Local Queer Bookseller: A Q&ARead More

readwithpride.com Ever wondered why some MM romance books just hit different? You know the ones, the stories where the chemistry sizzles, the dialogue feels real, and the representation doesn’t feel like a box-ticking exercise. While the author provides the heart and soul, there’s a secret weapon in the publishing world that often goes unsung: the …

The Editor’s Eye: How Queer Stories Are Shaped Behind the ScenesRead More

readwithpride.com Dust off those Kindles and clear a shelf (or three) on your physical bookcases, because the wait is finally over. It’s 2026, the vibes are immaculate, and we are officially launching the Read With Pride 2026 Reading Challenge! If you’re anything like us at Readwithpride.com, your “To Be Read” (TBR) list isn’t just a …

Announcing the Read With Pride 2026 Reading Challenge!Read More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real: your “To Be Read” (TBR) pile is probably tall enough to reach the ceiling, and yet, here you are, looking for more. We get it. At Read with Pride, we believe there is no such thing as too many gay books. With Pride Month 2026 just around the corner, it’s time …

Pride Month Reading Bingo: 25 Categories to FillRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real: we all have our “comfort zones.” For some of us, it’s a specific flavor of gay romance novels where everyone lives in a high-rise in London or a ranch in Montana. For others, it’s gritty gay thriller novels that keep us up until 3 AM. But as we move through 2026, …

A Read Harder Challenge: Focus on Intersectional VoicesRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: reading is usually a solo sport. It’s just you, a cozy blanket, a cup of tea (or a glass of wine, no judgment here), and a stack of MM romance books that keep you up way past your bedtime. But there comes a point in every queer reader’s …

Start a Queer Book Club: A Step-by-Step Guide for Your CommunityRead More

readwithpride.com Hey there, book lovers! Can you believe it’s already March 2026? The year is flying by, but if there’s one thing that keeps us grounded here at Read with pride, it’s a shared obsession with a damn good story. Spring might be trying to bloom outside, but inside our e-readers, things are staying wonderfully …

This Month in the Read With Pride Book Club: Discussing Pain Before PeaceRead More

readwithpride.com Happy March, book lovers! Can you believe we’ve already knocked out the first two months of 2026? It feels like just yesterday we were nursing New Year’s hangovers and ambitiously logging 50-book targets into our trackers. Now that we’ve hit the first quarterly milestone, it’s time for a little heart-to-heart. How is that Read …

Quarterly Check-In: How’s Your Reading Challenge Going?Read More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: our “To Be Read” (TBR) piles are less of a “pile” and more of a structural hazard at this point. If you’re anything like the rest of us here at Read with Pride, your digital library is overflowing with LGBTQ+ ebooks, and your physical shelves are groaning under …

Create Your Own ‘Read My Own LGBTQ+ Books’ ChallengeRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: our “To Be Read” (TBR) piles are less of a “pile” and more of a structural hazard at this point. If you’re anything like the rest of us here at Read with Pride, your digital library is overflowing with LGBTQ+ ebooks, and your physical shelves are groaning under …

Create Your Own ‘Read My Own LGBTQ+ Books’ ChallengeRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: our “To Be Read” (TBR) piles are less of a “pile” and more of a structural hazard at this point. If you’re anything like the rest of us here at Read with Pride, your digital library is overflowing with LGBTQ+ ebooks, and your physical shelves are groaning under …

Create Your Own ‘Read My Own LGBTQ+ Books’ ChallengeRead More

readwithpride.com Happy June, book lovers! If you’re anything like the team here at Read with pride, your TBR (To-Be-Read) pile has probably reached a height that threatens the structural integrity of your nightstand. But hey, it’s Pride Month 2026! There is no better excuse to ignore your chores, grab a cold drink, and dive headfirst …

The Ultimate Pride Month Playlist: Books to Read for Each Week of JuneRead More

readwithpride.com There’s a specific kind of magic that happens when the temperature drops, the nights stretch out, and the only thing on the agenda is finding the perfect spot on the couch. For many of us in the community, the holidays aren’t always about massive family gatherings or loud parties; sometimes, they are about the …

December Reading: Cozy Queer Holiday Romances to End the YearRead More

readwithpride.com Whether it’s the start of a new term in March or you’re just perpetually stuck in a “Dark Academia” mood, there is something undeniably magical about the “back to school” vibe. At Readwithpride.com, we believe that Young Adult (YA) literature isn’t just for the Gen Z crowd. In fact, some of the most profound, …

Back to School: Queer YA Reads for Teens and Adults AlikeRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: for a lot of us, the “romance” section of the bookstore used to feel like a foreign country. You’d walk past rows of glistening abs and wind-swept gowns, and while the drama was top-tier, the connection was… well, absent. For years, I consumed stories where the “happily ever …

How Reading Queer Romance Helped Me Reclaim My OwnRead More