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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!
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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 @staxsonstaxsCheers Queers! Be gay, read books!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebookstagays/support
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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!
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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 @staxsonstaxsCheers Queers! Be gay, read books!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebookstagays/support
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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!
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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!
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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 @staxsonstaxsCheers Queers! Be gay, read books!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebookstagays/support
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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 @staxsonstaxsIf 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/BookstaGaysCheers queers! Be gay and read books!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebookstagays/support
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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!
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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!
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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 @zoewhittallIf 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 @staxsonstaxsIf 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/BookstaGaysCheers queers! Be gay and read books!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebookstagays/support
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