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? …

The Late Bloomer’s Guide to Finding Courage, Authenticity, and Love at Any AgeRead More

readwithpride.com So, you’ve got a story burning a hole in your hard drive. Maybe it’s a steamy MM romance, a gritty gay thriller, or that gay historical romance you’ve been polishing for years. You’re ready for the world to read it, but the traditional publishing world feels like a locked room with no key, and …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: being part of the LGBTQ+ community is beautiful, but it can also be heavy. We carry a lot: not just our own personal baggage, but the collective weight of a history that hasn’t always been kind. Whether you’re dealing with the loss of a loved one, the end …

The Ultimate Guide to Queer Healing: Everything You Need to Succeed in Processing Loss and Finding JoyRead More

readwithpride.com So, you’ve found someone. Maybe you met through a mutual friend at a drag brunch, or perhaps you finally swiped right on that person who shared your love for obscure MM romance books. However it started, things are getting serious. You’re past the stage of “just talking,” and you’re staring down the barrel of …

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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, …

The Professional’s Guide to Queer Education and Navigating Academic Spaces in 2026Read More

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 …

The Ultimate Guide to Asexuality: Everything You Need to Know to Support the Ace CommunityRead More

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, …

Queer Philosophy 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Identity Through LiteratureRead More

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 …

Why Reading About Coming Out Later in Life Will Change the Way You Experience Love and ResilienceRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the publishing world has always been a bit of a gated community. For decades, LGBTQ+ authors, especially those writing steamy MM romance books or niche queer fiction, have had to jump through endless hoops just to get their stories into the hands of readers who actually “get” them. …

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readwithpride.com Grief is a heavy word, isn’t it? It’s that uninvited guest who crashes on your sofa, drinks all your oat milk, and refuses to leave. For those of us in the LGBTQ+ community, grief often comes with extra layers, like a complicated rainbow cake that someone dropped on the floor. Whether you’re mourning a …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the traditional “life roadmap” wasn’t exactly drawn with us in mind. You know the one, graduate, get a “stable” job, marry a person of the opposite sex, buy a house with a white picket fence, and have 2.5 kids. For many in the LGBTQ+ community, that script feels …

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The Beauty of Being Non-Binary: Living Beyond the Binary Gaze Before we dive deep into the cobblestone streets of London’s most famous queer district, we need to talk about the spirit that has always animated Soho: the refusal to be pinned down. When we look at The Beauty of Being Non-Binary: Living Beyond the Binary …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real: sometimes the “bar scene” feels a bit like a repetitive slow burn romance where the payoff never quite arrives. While we love a good cocktail and a flashing dance floor, there is a whole world of queer joy waiting to be discovered in the realm of hobbies. We aren’t just talking …

25 Creative Queer Hobbies for Community Building You’ve Never Thought OfRead More

If these cobblestone streets could talk, they’d whisper centuries of secrets, scandals, and forbidden M/M romance. Soho has long been the beating heart of London’s queer scene, a place where identity wasn’t just found, it was forged in the basement bars and neon-lit alleys. But before we dive deep into the gin-soaked history of Old …

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readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the traditional corporate ladder was built by people who didn’t exactly have “rainbow pride” on their mood boards. For a long time, leadership was synonymous with “fitting in,” “playing it safe,” and “leaving your personal life at the door.” But it’s Wednesday, April 15, 2026, and the world …

Queer Leadership 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Career Growth and AuthenticityRead More

readwithpride.com Let’s be real for a second: the “Who am I?” question is a lot heavier when you’re standing outside the traditional white-picket-fence, 2.5-kids, hetero-normative narrative. If you’ve ever felt like you’re wandering through a fog trying to find your “purpose,” you aren’t alone. In fact, that feeling of being “other” is actually the starting …

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