In a dimly lit, intimate music venue, two people sit side-by-side in bamboo-style chairs, sharing a joyful moment. On the left, a man with light brown hair is laughing heartily with his mouth wide open, wearing a striking black sequined blazer that sparkles under the light. To his right, legendary singer-songwriter Valerie Simpson smiles broadly, looking slightly upward. She is dressed in a navy blue jacket accented with delicate white floral embroidery on the shoulders and sleeves, her hair styled in long, thin braids. The background features a small stage with a drum set, warm stage lighting, and a framed portrait of a man on the wall to the right, creating the soulful atmosphere of a storied performance space.
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Christian John Wikane’s “A Night at the Disco” explores disco music’s...

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In the summer of 1979, 16-year-old French Canadian singer France Joli stepped onto a stage on Fire Island as a last-minute replacement for Donna...
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“Money Proud: The Queer Guide to Generate Wealth, Slay Debt, and...

Terri Schlichenmeyer -
Before you came out, you didn’t talk about it. Everything was hush-hush, zipped mouth, change the subject. But then you started to share, a little...
This composite image features a headshot of a man on the left and a book cover on the right, both set against a solid pink background. The man has short, styled brown hair that is faded on the sides, a dark beard and mustache, and a friendly smile. To his right is the cover of the graphic novel "Fruitcake" by Rex Ogle and Dave Valeza. The cover illustration shows five diverse young people in a cartoon style, with the central character—a boy with glasses and a yellow shirt—smiling at the viewer. The title "Fruitcake" is written in bright yellow letters on a pink banner at the top, and the background of the cover is a light purple with festive streamers.
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“Fruitcake” by Rex Ogle is a YA trilogy finale

Sherri Rase -
Rex Ogle is an award-winning writer and contributor to everything from Young Adult (YA) fiction to non-fiction to comics and graphic novels. His latest...
This composite image features a man on the left and a book cover on the right, set against a muted purple gradient background. On the left, the man stands in a stylized pose wearing a grey patterned overcoat, a white tank top, grey trousers, and a brown hat. A striking detail is a large, weathered mechanical gauntlet strapped to his left forearm, reminiscent of retro-futuristic technology. To the right is the book cover for The Twelve by Joey Graceffa, featuring the tagline "Welcome to the Zodiac Coven." The cover illustration shows two young women back-to-back—one brunette in a purple dress and one blonde in a blue dress—surrounded by crackling white energy. In the background, a glowing golden zodiac wheel rises over a dark sea and a distant island castle under a starry night sky.
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“The Twelve” by Joey Graceffa is a guilty pleasure for YA...

Sherri Rase -
Internet phenom and multi-hyphenate Joey Graceffa has just published his latest book, The Twelve, and it's a YA page-turner. If your connection to horoscopes...
This image is a horizontal composite featuring a portrait on the left and a book cover on the right. On the left, a man with a dark beard and a green baseball cap smiles warmly while holding a small, fluffy black-and-white dog. He is wearing a maroon shirt and holding a black mug that has "Jasmine Green" handwritten on it. To the right is the book cover for "Somewhere in Nowhere" by Steven Gellman. The cover art depicts a night scene under a large full moon that doubles as a clock face. Below the moon, two young men sit on a park bench talking, with a black cat silhouette nearby. The title is written in an elegant yellow script against a deep purple, starry sky framed by dark silhouettes of trees.
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“Somewhere in Nowhere” — Steven Gellman gets it

Sherri Rase -
Why show just one facet of yourself when there are many? Steven Gellman, already an award-winning songwriter, flexes his ways with words, and life...
The image is a composite featuring a professional headshot of a woman and the book cover of her work. On the left, Corey Seemiller is pictured from the shoulders up, smiling warmly against a plain white background. She has medium-length brown hair and is wearing a dark red ribbed turtleneck sweater. To her right is the cover of her book, "The Soulmate Strategy," which has a vibrant coral-red background. The title is written in elegant white and yellow serif fonts, and below it sits a small, silver heart-shaped padlock that is unlocked. The subtitle, written in a casual black script, reads: "My Imperfect Plan to Conquer Heartbreak and Find True Love."
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Corey Seemiller makes strategy from tragedy — “The Soulmate Strategy”

Sherri Rase -
Are you the very model of the modern techy lesbian? With apologies to Gilbert and Sullivan, most of us are these days. When the...
This image features a composite layout against a solid, muted pink background. On the left is a portrait of a smiling man with a short, neatly trimmed beard and thick, tortoiseshell-rimmed glasses. He is wearing a blue denim jacket over a dark, colorful floral-patterned button-up shirt and has his arms crossed in a relaxed, friendly pose. To his right is the book cover for the young adult thriller Better the Devil by Erik J. Brown. The cover depicts a large, dark blue house at night with a single silhouette standing in a brightly lit doorway. A bold red "X" is scrawled over one of the upstairs windows, and the title "BETTER THE DEVIL" is written across the bottom in large, red, pixelated lettering. The top and bottom of the cover are framed with a blue and white patterned border that resembles a traditional cross-stitch design.
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Erik J. Brown’s thriller “Better the Devil” is YA perfection

Sherri Rase -
If you’ve passed Young Adult (YA) books by because you thought they were too jejune, it’s time to wise up. Erik J. Brown’s Better...
This composite image features a photograph of a woman on the left and a book cover on the right, both set against a muted green background. The woman has long, curly reddish-brown hair, a dark wide-brimmed hat, and a magenta cardigan over a black top, with a visible floral tattoo on her chest. To her right is the cover of the novel Greta Gets the Girl by Melissa Marr, which displays a vibrant illustration of a woman in a red dress looking at her phone while a person in a black suit walks past a storefront. The title is written in playful pink script at the top, and the author's name is in white serif font at the bottom.
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Out Review: You will believe in romance again reading “Greta Gets...

Sherri Rase -
Where lesbian romance is concerned, are you jaded? Roses are faded? Hugs come only from those related? Immerse yourself in Greta Gets the Girl by Melissa...
The cover of "Night People: How to Be a DJ in '90s New York City" by Mark Ronson
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Out Review: “Night People: How to Be a DJ in ‘90s...

Terri Schlichenmeyer -
You just can’t hold still. The music starts and your hips shake, your shoulders bounce, your fingers tickle the sky to match a beat. Your...
This image features the book cover for a collection of short stories titled Imaginary Boyfriends by Manuel Igrejas, presented against a solid peach-colored background. The cover itself has a black background and showcases a whimsical, watercolor-style illustration of three people sitting around a small white café table under a single hanging lightbulb. On the left, a man in a dark suit leans forward, while a man in a grey suit and red striped tie sits in the center with a surprised expression. On the right, a stylish person with voluminous white hair, large gold hoop earrings, and a black sleeveless dress holds a martini glass aloft. Below the illustration, the title is written in large serif font, with "Imaginary" in peach and "Boyfriends" in white, followed by the author's name in smaller white text at the bottom.
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“Imaginary Boyfriends” — Manny Igrejas’ very real new book release

Sherri Rase -
Manny Igrejas, whom many of us know from his theater work, is a man of many parts. The newly released Imaginary Boyfriends is a...
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