Category: Read with Pride – LGBTQ+ blogs and articles

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: as much as we love devouring the latest MM romance books and swooning over a perfectly executed “enemies to lovers” arc, there comes a time when we have to close the Kindle, step outside, and actually find our own community. It’s Sunday, March 29, 2026, and the world …

Queer Hobbies 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Community ConnectionRead More

readwithpride.com We’ve all been there: it’s June, the office logo has been swapped for a rainbow version, and there’s a single “Lunch and Learn” session where someone explains what the “plus” in LGBTQ+ stands for while everyone eats lukewarm pizza. While the intention is usually good, this “one-and-done” approach to queer education is about as …

How to Integrate Queer Education With Your Daily Professional Development StrategyRead More

For many of us in the LGBTQ+ community, the word “family” can be a bit of a loaded term. It carries the weight of childhood memories, holiday dinners, and: for too many: the sting of not quite fitting in or, worse, outright rejection. But there is a secondary definition of family, one that isn’t dictated …

Why Finding Your Found Family Will Change the Way You Experience Queer JoyRead More

readwithpride.com Have you ever sat in a coffee shop, looked at your reflection in a window, and thought, “Who actually is this person?” If you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community, that question usually comes with about fifty layers of glitter, trauma, and resilience. Welcome to Queer Philosophy 101. Now, before you start picturing dusty old …

Queer Philosophy 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Finding Deeper Meaning in IdentityRead More

There is a common misconception that coming out is a “young person’s game”: something that happens in high school or university, a rite of passage for the twenty-somethings. But the reality of our community is much richer and more complex. For many, the journey toward authenticity doesn’t even begin until the mortgage is half-paid, the …

Coming Out Later in Life: 10 Stories of Courage and Discovery to Get You StartedRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be honest: the world hasn’t exactly been a cakewalk lately. Between the political rollercoaster and the everyday hurdles of just existing while queer, it’s easy to feel a bit drained. But if you’ve scrolled through social media or popped into a local community center recently, you might have noticed a shift in the …

Why Everyone Is Talking About Queer Future Visions (And How They Help You Heal)Read More

readwithpride.com It’s March 2026, and if you scroll through your social feed for more than thirty seconds, you’re bound to hit a “Save the Date” or a cinematic “He Said Yes!” video that looks like it cost more than a small hatchback. Even in our beautifully diverse queer community, the pressure to hit that specific …

Does the “Traditional” Marriage Milestone Really Matter in 2026?Read More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real: as much as we love devouring a spicy MM romance novel while curled up in a weighted blanket, sometimes the “main character energy” requires us to actually leave the house. It’s 2026, and the era of meeting people solely through glitchy dating apps is so last decade. Whether you’re looking for …

Queer Hobbies: 20 Gay-Friendly Activities to Get You Started and Finding Your TribeRead More

Being an ally isn’t just about putting a rainbow flag in your social media bio: it’s about active learning, listening, and occasionally unlearning the stuff we thought we knew. In our vibrant community at Read with Pride, we celebrate all facets of the LGBTQ+ spectrum. However, some of the most misunderstood members of our community …

7 Mistakes You’re Making as an Ally to Ace and Aro Folks (and How to Fix Them Right Now)Read More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the traditional corporate ladder wasn’t exactly built with rainbow rungs. For a long time, the “professional” standard was coded as cisgender, heteronormative, and: let’s face it: a bit boring. But it’s 2026, and the game has changed. Whether you’re climbing the ranks in a Fortune 500 company or …

The Ultimate Guide to Queer Leadership: Everything You Need to Succeed in the WorkplaceRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: who doesn’t love a “Happily Ever After”? In the world of MM romance books, the HEA is the holy grail. We live for that moment when the two leads finally stop bickering, realize they’re madly in love, and ride off into a sunset that probably has a rainbow …

Queer Philosophy Matters: Why Our Stories Need More Than Just a Happy EndingRead More

Coming to terms with your identity isn’t a race, and it certainly doesn’t come with an expiration date. Here at Read with Pride, we see so many readers looking for themselves in the pages of MM romance and queer fiction, often wondering if they’ve “missed the boat” because they didn’t have it all figured out …

Struggling with Your Identity? 5 Heartfelt Stories of Internal Growth and BisexualityRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: 2026 has been a year. We’re sitting here in late March, the cherry blossoms are starting to tease us with some color, and yet, for many of us in the LGBTQ+ community, there’s a heavy hum in the background. Whether it’s the weight of global politics, personal losses, …

Looking For Queer Healing? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know About Our Collective FutureRead More

readwithpride.com In the traditional world, life milestones are pretty standard: you graduate, you get a job, you get married, you buy a house with a white picket fence, and you have kids. But for those of us in the LGBTQ+ community, the “standard” roadmap often feels like it was written in a language we don’t …

The Ultimate Guide to Chosen Family: Why It’s the Most Important Milestone in Queer RelationshipsRead More

The Beauty of Being Non-Binary: Living Beyond the Binary Gaze Before we dive deep into the cobblestone streets of London’s most famous square mile, we need to set the stage with a philosophy that has always underpinned our community, even before we had the modern language to describe it. To understand Soho, you have to …

Soho’s Queer History 101: A Beginner’s Guide to London’s Iconic LGBTQ+ PastRead More

readwithpride.com If you’ve ever stayed up until 3 AM scrolling through the Read with Pride catalog, clutching your Kindle and screaming into a pillow because the two protagonists finally brushed hands after 300 pages of pining, then you know the power of the “Friends to Lovers” trope. It’s the slow burn. It’s the “it’s always …

Top 10 Queer Hobbies That Feel Like Real-Life Friends to Lovers MM Romance StoriesRead More

Hey there, fellow book lovers and community builders! It’s Friday, March 27, 2026, and here at eBooks by Dick Ferguson, we believe that the stories we read and the spaces we inhabit should feel like home. Whether you’re browsing for your next favorite MM romance or looking to make your local hangout more welcoming, building …

Safe Spaces Matter: How to Cultivate a Truly Inclusive Queer CommunityRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real: the “professional world” wasn’t exactly built with us in mind. For a long time, “professionalism” was just code for “blend in, don’t make waves, and definitely don’t mention your weekend plans if they involve a drag brunch or a date with someone of the same gender.” But it’s March 2026, and …

Queer Education 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Inclusive Professional SpacesRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the world in 2026 is a lot. Between the constant digital noise and the ever-evolving conversation around the science of gender, it’s easy to feel a little untethered. If you’ve spent any time scrolling through the best mm romance books 2026 has to offer, you know that our …

Looking For Meaning? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know About Queer SpiritualityRead More

So, you’ve realized something big about yourself. Maybe it was a slow burn that lasted decades, or perhaps it was a lightning bolt moment that struck while you were reading one of your favorite gay novels. Whatever the case, coming out later in life is a profound experience. At Read with Pride, we know that …

The Ultimate Guide to Coming Out Later in Life: Everything You Need to Embrace Your New ChapterRead More