The BookstaGays

We talk all about Jennifer's newest release, Melt With You, today on the podcast. We cover favorite ice cream flavors, favorite book Jennifer has written so far, how she has the most fantastic cover art, writing Melt With You from a single POV, writing YA books, and so so so much more! You can find Jennifer on Instagram at @jl_dugan, on Twitter at @JL_Dugan, and on her website: https://jldugan.com/ If you want to buy Jennifer's books or any of the ones we mentioned - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs Cheers Queers! Be gay, read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

Today we talked to Cameron about their amazing memoir, Save Yourself, their podcast, Queery, and other amazing queer things like book recommendations, favorite podcast guests, the Dyke March, Alison Bechdel, and SO MUCH MORE. You can find Cameron on Instagram at @cameronesposito, on Twitter at @cameronesposito, and on Cameron's website: https://www.cameronesposito.com/ If you want to buy Cameron's book or any of the ones we mentioned - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs Cheers Queers! Be gay, read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

Today we talk to Georgia Clark about her newest book, Island Time, as well as her writing process, writing advice, character POV choices, favorite characters, and so much more! You can find Georgia on Instagram at @georgialouclark and on her website: https://www.georgiaclark.com/ If you want to buy Georgia's books or any of the ones we mentioned - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs Cheers Queers! Be gay, read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

Today we talk to Andy and DJ about their queer bookstagrammer too, its importance, how it was developed, how they've found people to participate, and how well it's done from last year until now! We discuss how ally's can help promote the posts and follow queer bookstagrammers and read queer books. Andy and DJ always give us some awesome book recs for pride and ALL YEAR LONG! Follow Andy at @foreverinastory and DJ at @djreadsbooks! If you want to buy any of the books we mentioned - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs Cheers Queers! Be gay, read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

It's just Alex and Sam as we kick of Pride month with a recap on what's been going on in our life, June plans, and some recent reads! If you want to buy any of the books we mentioned - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs Cheers Queers! Be gay, read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

We talked with TJ about their debut novel, Chef's Kiss! We discuss the characters (grumpy/sunshine and golden retriever characters), the decision to have Ray come out later in the book to Simone, and unlearning/re-learning how to be an ally to other queer people even as part of the LGBTQ+ community. We also gush about our love of Luna, hear some sneak peeks of a potential next book, and talk about other fun life things! You can find TJ on Instagram at @tjalexandernyc, on Twitter at @tjalexanderNYC, and on their website: https://tjalexander.com/ If you want to buy TJ's book or the ones we mentioned - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs Cheers Queers! Be gay, read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

We finally have a chance to interview Alex's favorite author and one who has been mentioned on this podcast SO many times - Ashley Herring Blake. Her most recent book to debut has been Delilah Green Doesn't Care - among her other many phenomenal books. Ashley has written middle grade, young adult, and (now) adult books. We talk about what it's like to write across genres, writing a romance universe, being a middle school teacher and an author, the importance of representation, favorite queer books, and more! You can find Ashley on Instagram at @ashleyhblake, on Twitter at @ashleyhblake, and on her website: http://www.ashleyherringblake.com/ If you want to buy any of Ashley's books or the ones we mentioned - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs Cheers Queers! Be gay, read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

We have Libby back on the podcast again and this time we deep dive into post-coming out - dating apps, embarrassing dating stories (wait until you hear these), Libby's love of pickles, how Alex was unsure how to hug people when dating, and other incredibly awkward and overly honest stories. You can find Libby on Instagram at @sleeprunreadrepeat or on the podcast Libby cohosts at @booksandthecitypod If you want to buy any of the books we mentioned - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs Cheers Queers! Be gay, read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

We talk with Adib about his newest book, Kiss & Tell! We deep dive into favorite boy bands, the inspiration for writing this newest book, favorite characters in Kiss & Tell, queer stereotypes, writing advice, the importance of queer representation, and more! You can find Adib on Instagram at @adibkhorram, on Twitter at @adibkorram, and on his website https://adibkhorram.com/ If you want to buy any of Adib's books or the books we mentioned - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs Cheers Queers! Be gay, read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

Today we talk to our friend Ren about roller derby, dating apps (does Sam have a picture holding a fish?), pet names for significant others, queer representation/identities, book recommendations, and so much more! You can find Ren on Instagram at @queersubtext If you want to buy any of the books we mentioned - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs Cheers Queers! Be gay, read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

Listen here queers, you are going to want to get Girls Can Kiss Now ASAP if you haven't already. In the book, you get to read amazing essays like "Memeing with the FBI," "One Day, You'll All Be Gay," Supercut of Lesbian Yearning," and "Step On Me, Julianne Moore." These essays are not only laugh-out-loud funny but demonstrate the importance of queer representation and how far we've come since the 90s and early 2000s. From stalking paparazzi photos for some hint of queerness then to now holding books and watching tv shows and movies full of queer characters and stories. In this episode, we talk about Taylor Swift, masturbation, and other queer millennial experiences. Jill is a delight and we can't wait for everyone to read her book and love it as much as we did! You can find Jill on Instagram at @jillgutowitz, on Twitter at @jillboard, and at her website: https://www.jillgutowitz.com/ If you want to buy Kit's book or the books we mentioned - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs Cheers Queers! Be gay, read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

We are joined today by Kit Mayquist, debut author of Tripping Arcadia! We talk with Kit about Tripping Arcadia, messy queer female characters, post-academia gothic novels, queer friend groups, eat the rich vibes, writing advice, and the importance of representation. You can find Kit on Instagram at @kmayquist, on Twitter at @KMayquist, and on Kit's website https://kitmayquist.com/ If you want to buy Kit's book or the books we mentioned - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs Cheers Queers! Be gay, read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

Welcome to today's chaotic, hysterical episode with our friend Cait! We talk gender fluidity, cult adjacent discussions (is bookstagram a cult by Cultish standards?), penis shapes, tucking, a random question from Sam on if we wash our legs/feet or not, and embarrassing period stories. Sam asks us some spicy and relationship-centered questions, and we discuss books and sex education. As one of us says, "this episode is weird" and it really is, in the best possible way! We always enjoy having Cait on and all of the conversations we have together! Links and Instagram's we mentioned: Loofah - Luv Scrub https://www.theluvscrub.com/ Feministsexed on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/feministsexed/?hl=en Sarah @formidablefemme - https://formidablefemme.com/ Where Sex Toys Go To Get Judged - https://heyepiphora.com/ Girly Juice - https://girlyjuice.net/ Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski You can find Cait on Instagram at @bookescait and their podcast at @betweenthepagespod If you want to buy any of the books we mentioned - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs Cheers Queers! Be gay, read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

We have our dear friends Abby and Dana on the podcast to talk about their relationship, their upcoming book, writing, other bookish things AND we take a wild turn into some spicy relationship questions and thoughts. We love chatting with our friends and they always have such fun and wonderful things to say. Both Abby and Dana have had their own episodes for our Patreon supporters, and each one is SO good. Subscribe to our Patreon to get exclusive content and listen to those episodes to hear more from Abby and Dana! You can find Abby and Dana at @sometimesweread on Instagram! If you want to buy any of the books we mentioned - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs Cheers Queers! Be gay, read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

Today Sam and Alex catch up about what's been happening in their lives, last/current/next reads, and some really fun upcoming Patreon content. If you want to support us on Patreon - we are working on designing new art for bookmarks and stickers with some really amazing queer artists, some Merch ideas are in the works, and we will be launching a Patreon-exclusive series of episodes. The first series is on being fat and queer and we will be recording with friends and discussing books and really deep-diving into this topic. The link to join our Patreon is in our Instagram bio! If you want to buy any of the books we mentioned - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs Cheers Queers! Be gay, read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

We were so excited to finally talk to Alexandria about her three romance books - Written in the Stars, Hang the Moon, and Count Your Lucky Stars (the most recent release as of 2/1)! We adore this universe of love stories, the incredible and sweet characters, and how much varied queer representation there is! We talk about favorite characters and couples, the importance of bisexuality rep, creating romance universes, favorite tropes to read and write, and SO much more. You can find Alexandria on Instagram at @a.m.bellefleur, on Twitter at @ambellefleur, and on her website https://www.alexandriabellefleur.com/ If you want to buy any of Alexandria's books or the books we mentioned - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs Cheers Queers! Be gay, read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

We're back in the new year with one of our favorite friends - Andy! We had 0 plan for this episode and just talked about anything that came to mind - specifically labels, finding identities, exploring new identities, and so many books (Andy reads so much and has the best recommendations). Make sure to check out Andy's 'Be Intentional' Reading Challenge this year (go to their Instagram and find the link for the challenge in their bio) and trust every single book recommendation Andy gives you. Follow Andy on Instagram at @foreverinastory and check out their blog at https://foreverinastory.home.blog/ If you want to buy any of the books we mention - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audiobooks and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audiobook credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

It's just Sam and Alex today and one of us is hungover - any guess as to who it is? We talk about our end of year goals, some favorite reads, and our hopes for next year! If you want to buy any of the books we talked about - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audiobooks and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audiobook credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

We have Alison Cochrun, the other of The Charm Offensive, back on the podcast with our bookstagram friend Katie to talk about The Bachelor Franchise, dating shows, queering dating shows, and more. We ask both of them hard-hitting questions about The Bachelor franchise: favorite contestant, favorite lead, one thing you would change, would you want to be a villain or go all the way, and and what the shows would look like if they were more queer friendly and inclusive. Bonus rapid fire round to see what everyone would do if they were on the show - dress or suit? Contestant or main person? Go out on night one or stay around longer? Even if you're not a super fan of The Bachelor franchise, there's something in this episode for everyone (And Alex does a great job asking questions because she has almost no Bachelor knowledge). You can find Alison on Instagram and Twitter at @alisoncochrun and at her website https://www.alisoncochrun.com/ You can find Katie on Instagram at @katiesbookwrecks where she live reviews The Bachelor shows and other dating shows - you do not want to miss her reactions, we laugh out loud at every single one! If you want to buy Alison's book - consider buying it from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audiobooks and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audiobook credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

Today we have award-winning author Zoe Whittall on the podcast to talk about her newest book, The Spectacular. We also discuss her backlist books, how writing for tv differs from writing novels, inspiration for The Spectacular and the importance of reproductive rights, and so much more. We even discuss some of our favorite lesbian bars and memories from our queer going out days!  You can find Zoe on Instagram @zoe_whittall and on Twitter @zoewhittall If you want to buy Zoe's books - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audiobooks and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audiobook credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

Our friend Janai comes back on the podcast to talk about current books, favorite books of the year, romance recommendations, steamy or non-steamy romance books, Taylor Swift theories, and being labeled a "queer dad." As usual, it was chaotic and fun and we love Janai so much! Make sure you listen for Sam's epic commemoration to "The Moment I Knew" by Taylor Swift - she knows every single word because she's a super fan! If you want to buy any of the books we talked about - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audiobooks and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audiobook credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

It's just Sam and Alex today to talk about their current reads, some nonfiction November recommendations, and as always go off on several tangents!  If you want to buy any of the books we talked about - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audiobooks and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audiobook credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

We talk with our book friend Allie today all about bisexuality! We discuss her incredible coming out post, what lead her to that decision, how she navigates being in a committed partnership and exploring her identity, and how her style has changed post-coming out + books recommends and so much more! You can find Allie on Instagram @alliemikennareads and at her blog (link to her coming out post that we discussed): https://www.alliemikenna.com/2021/06/23/this-is-me-a-happily-married-bisexual-woman/ If you want to buy any of the books we talked about - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audiobooks and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audiobook credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

Ready for queer historical romance? We sure are! What better place to start than with Suzanne's newest book - a story about sisters, war, grief, resiliency, trauma, LOVE, and more. This book was so wonderful, and definitely made Sam cry at least two times on an airplane. We talk about writing historical romance, specifically from a queer lens, what brought Suzanne to this specific historical moment, favorite characters, advice for writers, and her backlist titles! You can find Suzanne on Instagram @suzannefeldmanauthor, on Twitter @suzanne21702, and at her website https://suzannefeldman.net/ If you want to buy Suzanne's books - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audiobooks and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audiobook credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

We are ending our third season with such a great interview, Jen, the author of Greedy: Notes from a Bisexual Who Wants Too Much sits down with us to talk about writing this book, their favorite essay from this collection, misconceptions about bisexuality, advice for bisexual people in straight-assuming relationships, and so so so much more! This conversation was so insightful and validating and Jen is hilarious and a true joy to talk to! You can find Jen on Instagram and Twitter @jenerous and at their website https://www.greedy-bisexual.com/ If you want to buy Jen's memoir - consider buying it from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audiobooks and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audiobook credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

We had the most wonderful opportunity to talk with TJ Klune all about his newest book, Under the Whispering Door! We talk about his favorite characters, favorite tropes, his backlist books that you should also be reading, the importance of content warnings for this newest book, how vital sensitivity readers are, and so much more! TJ is such a delight and we look forward to his other books coming out next year (some sneak peeks in this episode so make sure to listen). You can find TJ on Instagram at @tjklunebooks, Twitter at @tjklune, and at his website http://www.tjklunebooks.com/ If you want to buy TJ's book - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audiobooks and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audiobook credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

We recorded this episode back at the end of July and it was so much fun to talk about the assumptions our listeners sent in - were they true or not? Let us know if anything particularly surprised you - we feel like our listeners know us really well and were able to assume correctly in almost all instances! If you want to buy any books we mention in the episode - consider buying it from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audiobooks and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audiobook credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

Are you as excited about The Charm Offensive as we are? We are completely in love with this debut novel from Alison Cochrun - and also in love with Alison herself! Alison is funny and dynamic and we had so much fun picking her brain about dating shows, favorite characters, the writing process, queer representation, and so much more! Very light spoilers in this episode (but it's a romance so like, obvious) so feel free to listen whenever - and if you haven't already read The Charm Offensive, you will after this episode! You can find Alison on Instagram and Twitter at @alisoncochrun and at her website https://www.alisoncochrun.com/ If you want to buy Alison's book - consider buying it from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audiobooks and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audiobook credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

We had so much fun talking to debut author, Margot Wood, of Fresh! Fresh is such a fun book, full of queer-norm characters, sex-positivity, figuring yourself out at 18, fun narrative/visual pieces, inspirations from the classic novel Emma, and laugh-out-loud funny scenes. This book brought us back to our college times and both Sam and Alex kept wishing for a gayer college experience. We talk Emerson, queer representation, writing advice, and more! No spoilers in this episode so feel free to listen whenever - and if you haven't already read Fresh, you will after this episode! You can find Margot on Instagram at @margotmwood, Twitter at @margotwood, and at her website https://www.margotwood.com/ If you want to buy Margot's book - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audiobooks and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audiobook credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

We are on vacation and due to some random life events - decided to take a break from posting today and next Wednesday in order to fully enjoy our trip and not rush to put out content that wasn't up to par! We will be back with some amazing episodes in September that you won't want to miss! If you want to buy the books we mention - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audiobooks and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audiobook credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

We finally get to talk to our dear friend and such an important voice in the bookstagram community - Anna! We talk with Anna about her favorite books, her favorite cookie messages, OUR favorite cookie messages - which leads to a discussion about body positivity. We also discuss asexuality and Anna gives us some important advice on how to be better ally's to the asexual/aromantic community, especially as fellow queer folk. Give Anna a follow on her Instagram at @annas_sweets_and_stories and maybe share with us which cookie message of hers is YOUR favorite! Read Anna's book recommendations for asexual books and work on your allyship and challenging your perceptions of how you and society look at sex. If you want to buy the books we mention - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audiobooks and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audiobook credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

We had so much fun talking to Erica Waters today about her books - Ghost Wood Song and most recently, The River Has Teeth. We love spooky sapphic books and these do no disappointment. We talk all about the writing process, the differences between her debut and this most recent release, Erica's writing process, queer representation, and magic as catharsis! No spoilers in this episode so feel free to listen whenever - and if you haven't already read Waters' books you definitely will after this! You can find Erica on Instagram at @ericawatersbooks, Twitter at @ELWaters, and at her website https://ericawaters.com/ If you want to buy Erica's books - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audiobooks and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audiobook credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

Today we are joined by two of our wonderful friends, JG (@theroguerecommender) and Libby (@sleeprunreadrepeat) to talk about the much anticipated book She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan!! We discuss all the nuances of this book - how Shelley captures gender and sexuality, how all the characters have messy parts but are so dynamic and we still end up rooting for them. We talk about ONE CERTAIN SCENE that Sam loved (when you read it, you will know), and so so so much more. Make sure you only listen to this if you've read the book or don't mind spoilers because this episode is SPOILER HEAVY! Thank you to our wonderful friends for joining us and adding so much depth to this conversation! If you want to buy She Who Became the Sun - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audiobooks and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audiobook credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

We release a special Patron-only episode today because we loved it so much and want everyone to get to know Abby and hear about their book coming out eventually! We talk to Abby about religion, queer representation, and Abby and Dana's (HI DANA!!) book they are co-writing. It sounds completely epic and soooooo queer, we cannot wait to get our hands on this book. Abby details their writing process, how they both divide up the writing, and the next steps for when they are finished! Make sure you watch their insta because you will not want to miss out on this book! Thank you to Abby for chatting with us and being so open and answering our endless questions! You can find Abby (and Dana) on their instagram @sometimesweread! If you want to buy any of the books we mention - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audiobooks and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audiobook credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

We have another wonderful author interview for you - Cat Sebastian chats with us about Kitt Webb, writing messy and mean characters who deserve love, representation for queer characters in the historical romance genre, and sensitivity when writing various sexualities, gender identities, and disabilities! It was such a great conversation and we're excited about Cat's upcoming books and to go back and work through her backlist titles! If you weren't sure about Kitt Webb, Cat's twitter described it as: "if you'd like a story about a grumpy highwayman, a prissy aristocrat, and crime for good reasons, have at it!" Follow Cat Sebastian on Instagram and Twitter at @catswrites and check out Cat's website: https://catsebastian.com/ If you want to buy any of the books we mention - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audiobooks and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audiobook credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

We finally got to talk to one of our favorite people - Andy! Andy is such a wonderful person, does so much In the bookstagram community, and is a huge supporter of our show ... we had to have them on to talk all things book, identities, asexuality, and their queer bookstagrammer tour during pride! We get some fabulous book recommendations for books with neo-pronouns and also books featuring asexual characters. Not to mention we get to meet Andy's adorable cat! Follow Andy on Instagram at @foreverinastory and check out their blog at https://foreverinastory.home.blog/ If you want to buy any of the books we mention - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audiobooks and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audiobook credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

Today we get to talk about our most anticipated book of 2021, one we patiently waited for and devoured ARCs of - One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston! And we couldn't talk about this book without having Casey's biggest fan join us - Autumn! Autumn has been gushing about this book and Casey's debut forEVER and rightfully so. Autumn is not just Casey's future spouse but also an incredible disability advocate on her Instagram page and now on Patreon. Join us for all of our thoughts, favorite characters, most memorable scenes ... we laugh, Autumn cries, it's a great time all around! Follow Autumn on Instagram at @theliteraryheroine and support her on Patreon at this link: https://www.patreon.com/theliteraryheroine/ If you want to buy any of the books we mention - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audiobooks and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audiobook credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

We finally have a chance to sit down with Sol and talk about all things books and bookstagram - have you followed her yet? If not, you should. She is a light in the bookstagram community. We asked her how she got started sharing her love of books on the internet, her favorite queer books, and the importance of pride for her and for people newly coming out. Make sure you follow her on Instagram at @thesolreader! If you want to buy any of the books we mention - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audio books and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audio books for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audio book credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

We have Papa Dom (@dinodom on Instagram although he isn't really 'on' social media) back on the pod this season to talk about pride and body image in the queer community! The episode starts with chaos and a lot of random noises and musical sounds, but then we jump right in with some recent reads and queer memories. We talk about the importance of pride, favorite pride memories, plans to travel to all the big city prides when we can in the upcoming years. And then we talk about body image in the queer community - expectations that we look a certain way, have a certain body type, present a certain image, are feminine/masculine/androgynous enough, and meet societal expectations. We talk about how social media, especially dating apps, can perpetuate the need to look a certain way to be accepted and seen as 'queer enough.' Then we wrap up by deciding to focus on an individual goal to address and combat our internalized body images this month so we can work on dismantling the pressure to appear perfect for everyone else! If you want to buy any of the books we mention - consider buying them from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audio books and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audio books for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audio book credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

Our second episode of season 3 and we're continuing on with our fabulous author interviews for pride! We talk to Ciara Smyth about her books - The Falling in Love Montage and her recent release, Not My Problem. Both books feature lesbian main characters who are navigating love, high school, and family issues. Smyth's character's are wildly sarcastic and entertaining and she creates such depth to their stories and lives that we can't help but empathize with both Saorsie and Aideen! We also discussed the publishing process in America vs the UK, the strong family dynamics Symth writes about particulary grief, favorite characters, and the importance of representation! If you want to buy any of Smyth's books - consider buying it from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audio books and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audio books for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audio book credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

Welcome to season 3, loves!! We're starting off this new season and PRIDE MONTH with a bang - interviewing the author who we have spoken about continuously on our podcast and spent the first two episodes gushing about - Kristen Arnett! Author of Mostly Dead Things and as of yesterday 6/1, With Teeth. We also have on Megan from @booksnblazers because our trio of friendship began over a long and wild conversation discussing all things Mostly Dead Things. We talk to Kristen about some wild Florida stories (a snake in a washer and a lizard in a gas station), her favorite things about Florida, both Mostly Dead Things and With Teeth, representation in her books, the importance of writing messy and realistically flawed characters, and so much more. This is an interview you do not want to miss! You can find Kristen Arnett on Instagram and Twitter @kristen_arnett (and trust us - you definitely want to follow her on both platforms)! If you want to buy any of Arnett's books - consider buying it from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audio books and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audio books for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audio book credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

Today we wrap up our second official season of this podcast! We give you some sneak peeks for season 3 and some ideas we have to celebrate pride month ALL SUMMER LONG. That's right everyone - June and July we're celebrating pride and we have an amazing lineup of episodes with queer authors and queer guests talking about all the best queer things! Sam and Alex also give some book recommendations based on books you all submitted to us, a little "if you loved this book, try this one" to end our episode and season 2. We can't wait for season 3 and you all to join us for our first pride as a podcast family. Thank you for all of your continued support! If you want to buy any of the books we talked about on this episode and see if you agree with our choices, consider buying it from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audio books and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audio books for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audio book credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

This week we're discussing Malice, a recent release that is a queer/sapphic re-telling of Sleeping Beauty ... from the villain's perspective! We had some mixed reviews for this one; Alex loved it and Sam thought it was okay. But that led to some interesting discussions on what worked/what didn't for us individually, where we would have liked more or less information, internalized standards of beauty, and how people always view 'villains' as ugly/weird/fat/disfigured, where we think book 2 will go, and more. One thing we definitely agreed on? We loved the sapphic romance and loved the open door representation! If you want to buy this book and see if you agree with our thoughts, consider buying it from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own individual accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs You can also find us on our Patreon if you want to sign up and support our show @ https://www.patreon.com/thebookstagays and you will get perks like stickers, bookmarks, and EXTRA bookstagays content, as well as helping us choose our monthly book picks. If you want to try audiobooks and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audiobook credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

This week's episode is a lot of rain and thunder and background chaos mixed in with Alex and Sam gushing about A Space Between Worlds. This book is a queer-norm, sci-fi, multiverse wonder. We both loved it and only had great things to say (with a few minor things we wish there were more of). We loved the characters, the plot, the twists and turns, and the queer storyline! We also spent some time discussing how multiverse books make our brains implode a small bit because we're always wondering how many of us are out there - and do any of the other Alex's and Sam's have a podcast together?! If you want to buy this book and see if you agree with our thoughts, consider buying it from our bookshop.org link @ https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays - this is a way to support indie bookstores AND the show (we receive a very small kickback if you purchase through our affiliate link). As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own individual accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs You can also find us on our Patreon if you want to sign up and support our show @ https://www.patreon.com/thebookstagays and you will get perks like stickers, bookmarks, and EXTRA bookstagays content, as well as helping us choose our monthly book picks. If you want to try audiobooks and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audiobook credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

Today we had the honor to talk with Libby @sleeprunreadrepeat, our friend and fellow book podcast co-host (check out @booksandthecitypod and their website www.booksandthecitypod.com for some amazing book discussions and recommendations - seriously, our TBRs grow even more after listening to their episodes every Monday). Libby and Alex and Sam have some whirlwind discussions on this almost two hour episode. We talk sexting/nudes, audio book preferences, Sam's inability to not have the most embarrassing moments, etc. Then we get into the queer content - coming out later in life. All three of us had similar coming out journey's that started later in our 20s and led us through journeys (that we are still on) of acceptance, overcoming internalized shame, and recognizing that each of us are on our own path and there is no right or wrong way to be queer! Libby recommends Miseducation of Cameron Post, Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me, In The Dream House, Girl Woman Other, and On a Sunbeam (all can be found on our bookshop.org link)! As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audio books and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audio books for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audio book credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

Today we chat with Lev Rosen about his novels, Camp and Jack of Hearts. We discuss the importance of own voices books for the queer community, sex-positivity in novels especially for the YA audience, the publishing process, representation, and intended queer audiences for his books! Lev also gave us some amazing book recommendations - all of which you can find on our bookshop.org site! You can find Lev on social media at @levacrosen on Instagram, @LevACRosen on Twitter, and at his website: https://www.levacrosen.com/ As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audio books and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audio books for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audio book credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

Today we talk about a 2021 debut book - Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters! We both loved this book, for a multitude of reasons. It is messy, incredibly queer, it teaches you and asks hard questions and causes you to sit and think about ideas and concepts. It speaks on womanhood, what it means to be a mother/parent, creating nontraditional families, and queer culture. There is a true beauty in reading books that don't try to apologize or hide what they are and who they are for - and Detransition, Baby does not hide its messy, its realness, its queerness. We love it and can't wait to see/hear what our listeners thought as well! Next up? Check out our April book and read it before the episode airs - The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson. If you use our bookshop.org affiliate link it helps the show and provides you with books from local indie bookstores!  As always, you can find us on Patreon, Instagram, and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audio books and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audio books for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audio book credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

Today we have a chill podcast day where Sam and Alex catch up, and answer some ‘specific thoughts on' topics that were submitted by YOU - our listeners

Today we talk to another couple, Mags and Noah! Both are bisexual and having been dating since last year (a quarantine couple story and they are so cute with each other), they both share with us their experiences with bisexuality, some early celeb crushes, misconceptions they've experienced about bisexuality, stereotypes they face as a straight-assumed couple from society and others, and more. PLUS they both love to read and go on super cute quarantine bookstore dates where they choose books for each other - book lover couple's goals, right? They also come through with some amazing book recommendations (all of which you can find on our bookshop.org affiliate page here - https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays). Specifically, Mags recommends Full Disclosure by Camryn Garrett, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Take a Hint Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert, and Plain Bad Heroines by Emily Danforth. Noah recommends Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. You can follow Mags on Instagram at @books_and_mags and you may soon see some Noah content featured there! As always, you can find us on Instagram and Twitter @thebookstagays, and on our own accounts @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audio books and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audio books for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audio book credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

We are so thrilled to have had Emily Hashimoto on the podcast today. We read A World Between and absolutely fell in love with Eleanor Suzuki and Leena Shah and this queer-centric, diverse world. Definitely a spoiler-y episode, so be mindful of that before listening. We were able to ask Emily all our burning questions about A World Between, including (but not limited to) - thoughts about The L Word (specifically, does Emily like Jenny or nah?), favorite side characters in the book, favorite time period in the book, thoughts on Nasrin (if you know you know), her writing and publishing process, and more! If you haven't read A World Between yet, WHAT are you waiting for? You can get it here (https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookstagays) at our Bookshop.org affiliate thing or wherever you buy your books. Remember to support your local indie bookstores! Follow Emily Hashimoto on her social media (Instagram and Twitter) at @emilyhash, and her website here - https://emilyhash.com/ Follow us on our social medias (Instagram and Twitter) at @thebookstagays, @thebookadvocate, and @staxsonstaxs If you want to try audio books and support your local independent bookstores and not the big bad company taking over the world - try our libro.fm code to get 2 audio books for the price of 1 - start a monthly membership for $14.99 and get the 2 audio book credits by clicking here libro.fm/redeem/BookstaGays Cheers queers! Be gay and read books! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebookstagays/support

Today we talk all things Honey Girl with author Morg Rogers! Honey Girl debuted yesterday and we have been completely in love with this book since we read it. We get into the Catholic school life, defend Millennials, and ask a lot of questions about Honey Girl, the writing and publishing process, and more! Morg is truly a wonderful person and we had so much fun chatting during this episode! Go buy Honey Girl from your local indie or wherever you can grab a copy and let us know how much you love it! You can find Morg on Instagram and Twitter at @garnetmorgue and as always you can find us on Instagram and Twitter at @thebookstagays and on our individual Instagrams at @thebookadvocate and @staxsonstaxs