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The Transition by Logan-Ashley Kisner

A trans teen’s post-op recovery takes a horrifying turn after a werewolf bite. As Hunter’s body changes again, he must fight to keep the life—and identity—he’s fought so hard for.

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Post-Man, Alex Manley

Candid essays on masculinity, identity, and neurodivergence from a non-binary voice navigating a world built on binaries.

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The Dandelion Riots, Kim Smejkal

Spunky witches, deadly curses, and a queer enemies-to-lovers twist. Cursed to destroy the world if she falls in love, Drinn fights back against the witches who doomed her—and discovers that love might be her greatest power.

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On this day in queer history: October 8, 1997

Ellen DeGeneres made TV history when Ellen aired “Roommates” with an adult content warning—for a same-sex kiss. Some stations refused to air it. Ellen later said, “I never wanted to be an activist. I just wanted to make people laugh.”

#QueerHistory

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Everything Not Saved, NMJ Coveney

A queer YA debut blending video games, first love, and supernatural horror. When two boys bond over gaming, they uncover a dark magic—and ancient evil—lurking beneath their village. Can they save the world without losing each other?

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I Am You, Victoria Redel

A lush, sensual novel set in 1600s Amsterdam—where two women bound by art, love, and rivalry defy the rules of their time. A reimagining of painter Maria van Oosterwijck’s life and a haunting meditation on gender and creation.

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The Short Story of Queer Art, by Dawn Hoskin

A vibrant, accessible look at over 40 queer artists and works that shaped art history—from Beardsley to Kahlo, Beaton to Lempicka. A concise guide to the creativity, courage, and connections of queer art.

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On this day in queer history: 7 October 1993

The AFL-CIO voted at its San Francisco convention to oppose any attempts to repeal gay rights laws — a landmark moment linking labor solidarity with LGBTQ+ equality.

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Happy Birthday to Dan Savage (born Oct 7, 1964)!

Sex columnist, activist, and co-creator of the It Gets Better Project, he’s a witty, outspoken voice for queer rights.

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The Witch Who Chases the Sun by Dawn Chen

Aixauhan alchemist Cai-Li seeks to reunite with her former lover, Oracle Anne Barberry—but war, loss, and dark secrets stand between them. A sapphic fantasy of love, grief, and redemption

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Queerazon.com @queerazon.bsky.social · 2d

Thank You, John - Michelle Gurule

A hilarious, heartfelt memoir from Best American Essays Notable Michelle Gurule about her time as an inexperienced sugarbaby in 2010s Denver. Sex, money, family chaos, and the search for self-worth—told with honesty and sharp humor.

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Read Like a Queen: Real Life Insights to Slay Your Tarot Practice by Stella Boheme

“The Queen of Glam Tarot” brings sparkle, intuition, and empowerment to your readings! With fresh card insights, guided meditations, and Stella’s signature “Cocktail Party Spread.”

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Queerazon.com @queerazon.bsky.social · 2d

On this day in queer history: October 6, 1998

Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old gay college student, was beaten and left tied to a fence near Laramie, Wyoming. He died six days later. His murder became a turning point, inspiring nationwide hate-crime protections.

#MatthewShepard #LGBTQHistory

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Queerazon.com @queerazon.bsky.social · 3d

Boys Like Daniel by D. J. Ciccarello

Four years after fleeing his first love, Daniel’s life in 1980s Atlanta feels hollow—until he runs into Kevin again. What begins as a search for closure rekindles desire, regret, and the ghosts of who they once were.

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Queerazon.com @queerazon.bsky.social · 3d

Architecti: Ideals of Dark Desire, Ruby Roe

A reaper in debt and the devil’s daughter strike a dangerous bargain that could free—or doom—them both. Forbidden love, cursed contracts, and dark academia collide in this lush sapphic fantasy.

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#RubyRoe #DarkFantasy

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Queerazon.com @queerazon.bsky.social · 3d

Perverts by Kay Gabriel

A collective dream of queer desire and resistance, Perverts explores how private longing becomes shared consciousness amid rising anti-trans panic. Desire as politics, poetry as organizing.

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#QueerBooks #KayGabriel #TransBooks #QueerActivism

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Queerazon.com @queerazon.bsky.social · 3d

On this day in queer history: Oct 5, 1969

The first issue of The Gay Blade—later The Washington Blade—was published in D.C., becoming the nation’s oldest LGBTQ newspaper.

#ThisDayInQueerHistory #LGBTQHistory #WashingtonBlade #QueerMedia

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Queerazon.com @queerazon.bsky.social · 4d

How It Feeds by Elijah B. Wilder

In a polluted future where flowers rely on humans to survive, a trans botanist searches for a legendary orchid in the wilds of Florida—and discovers something far more unsettling.

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Queerazon.com @queerazon.bsky.social · 4d

Future Botanic: Poems by Christina Olivares

From the Bronx to Cuba, Olivares explores inheritance, queer love, and history in lyrical, spell-like poems of power and tenderness.

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Queerazon.com @queerazon.bsky.social · 4d

No One Is Looking at You by James Magruder

A sharp, funny, and tender look at queer life—from closeted Cornell students in the disco era to a jaded professor still chasing meaning decades later. Smart, sexy, and deeply human.

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On this day in queer history: 4 October 2012

Puerto Rican boxer Orlando Cruz came out as gay, becoming the first active professional boxer to do so. His courage broke barriers in one of the world’s toughest sports.

#ThisDayInQueerHistory #OrlandoCruz #LGBTQ #PrideInSports

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Queerazon.com @queerazon.bsky.social · 4d

Happy Birthday to Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir (born Oct 4, 1942).

In 2009, she became the world’s first openly gay head of government as Prime Minister of Iceland.

#JóhannaSigurðardóttir #QueerHistory #Iceland

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Queerazon.com @queerazon.bsky.social · 5d

The Midnight Hour – Unknown Author

A spellbinding mix of indie stories & art: cottage witches, sapphic vampires, ancestral curses, forbidden love, & autumn’s enchantments. Cross the threshold... if you dare.

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Queerazon.com @queerazon.bsky.social · 5d

Love, Loss, and Lost Causes – Sahil Mehta

Ravi, an Indian immigrant in Boston, is torn between Adam, who rejects monogamy, and Usman, a closeted man bound by faith and tradition. A story of love, loneliness, and identity across cultures.

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Queerazon.com @queerazon.bsky.social · 5d

The Echo of Stars in Water, Claire E. Jones

Four years after a storm took her mother, her powers, and her arm, Nasima must face enemies, court intrigue, and a deepening bond that could change everything.

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#QueerBooks #ClaireEJones

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