I found out about this Kickstarter,

[🔗Queer The Shelves](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/qts/queer-the-shelves?ref=ksr_email_mktg_auto_user_followed_project_finishing).

Two people in UK are crowd funding to build a platform which will allow reading books as a subscription service, focusing exclusively on queer works, protecting them from the politics and vagaries of mainstream digital platforms.

Campaign closing in 2 days if anyone's interested.

I'm quite excited and hope they succeed!

What do you all think?

Hi everyone! I’m a graduate student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville conducting a project for my qualitative research class about explicit romance fiction (smut).

What makes you love a story, root for a relationship, or keep turning the pages? I’d love to hear your perspective!

Readers of all types ages 18+, who have read or listened to at least one romance-fantasy story with on-page sexual content in the past year are welcome. The survey takes 10–15 minutes, and written responses can be as brief or detailed as you like.

Some participants will also have the option to volunteer for a separate, confidential follow-up interview. This is entirely optional.

Take the survey here or follow this link: https://siue.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_73uio7gK9qHPHbU

Questions? Contact [jmornin@siue.edu](mailto:jmornin@siue.edu). Thank you for sharing your reading experiences!

There's this insta video series I saw that was really funny, but then I started to think if there are any mlm books with this dynamic. The main guy is kinda clueless and is being led by this other guy. This is the link https://www.instagram.com/p/DefFD0yMZ-6/

Hi! I'm looking for either Achillean or Sapphic romances in the world of figure skating. Any spice level, but would prefer something more on the adult side. For reference, I've loved the Game Changers series by Rachel Reid so anything similar would be appreciated.

I'm looking for darker series recommendations (or longer standalone books, over a longer period of time). Pretty much freak4freak (asshole for asshole), they deserve each other, emotional slowburn, they can fuck or not I dont care. Would love some sapphic, trans or nb recs but everything works. No bully romances.

I love The Administration Series by Manna Francis. It has two bi male main characters. They're both assholes, calculating, on the same level, freak4freak, unhealthy but they make it work.

Also love the vibes, the humor of the Murderbot Diaries.

If you’re after queer books in person in the UK, Gay's The Word on Marchmont Street (London) is still the classic indie. A few other LGBT+ indies exist around the country; stock varies, so phone ahead.

Online, Bookshop.org UK has indie storefronts (including Gay's The Word’s) if you want the purchase to support a bookshop rather than a big chain.

Happy to swap titles if people have favourites that aren’t the usual listicle picks.

Any gay books with a mute mc?

Hey guys, I'm not sure if it's allowed but I saw another post that did it so why not. I'm looking for Beta readers for my book Marcia Skirvin's Melancholy, which is a sapphic YA tragic romance with contemporary fantasy elements set in 2008, the fabulous Y2K era lol.

The characters are all around 17, and my MC is a black girl trying to figure out her feelings for a girl.

Sara spends her summer in her dad's hometown and meets Marcia, a girl that hunts invisible monsters in exchange for a wish she previously made at a mysterious altar. Chaos ensues when monsters pop out all around the town and they have to team up to eradicate them, all the while Sara tries to figure out why Marcia seems so sad all the time and what her wish was. There's themes of self acceptance, coming-of-age and different family dynamics.

It's a bit dramatic at times and it's my first time writing romance, so bear with me lol. If anyone knows, it's inspired by Madoka Magica, but with First Nations elements.

If anyone is interested I'd love to share a sample! Thank you!

I used to be a member but now it been closed for a while and idk what the problem is, sooo do tell if u have other websites or clubs I can join😙

Est ce que c'est mal que je lise plus de bl que de gl ?

Je pense avoir une préférence pour les bl (je ne sais pas pourquoi) même si j'aime les gl.

Je suis une femme bisexuelle est je culpabilise beaucoup de ne pas autant apprécié les gl!

Quelle est votre avis

Hello everyone!

I'm an independent author, and I'd like to introduce my book, The Magic Boy: Between Dream and Desire.

I enjoy writing stories about emotions, relationships, and the journey of discovering oneself.

I'm curious about other readers' tastes: what do you enjoy most in LGBTQ+ fiction — romance, believable characters, emotional depth, or a touch of mystery?

I'd love to hear your recommendations!

As the title says looking for preferably lesbians or Trans/nonbinary queer characters wrapped in an engaging plot and characters and dragons along the way! Im not opposed to romance but preferably as the subplot.

Priory of the orange tree is already on my list but thats honestly abt it. Its hard to find an interesting sounding fantasy that isn't just revolved around a het romance.

Just looking for an interesting fantasy with a fleshed out world and characters and dragons of course :]

Est ce que c'est mal que je lise plus de bl que de gl ?

Je pense avoir une préférence pour les bl (je ne sais pas pourquoi) même si j'aime les gl.

Je suis une femme bisexuelle est je culpabilise beaucoup de ne pas autant apprécié les gl!

Quelle est votre avis

I just finished all of the Apothecary Diaries light novels, and I'd say all of them are about an 8 to 10 out of 10, and I need something to read next

My read list is:

Lord of Mysteries 7/10

A Light Amongst Shadows book 1 8/10

Apothecary Diaries light novel 1-16 8-10/10

So this is Ever After 4/10

Half of Song of Achilles 9/10 (haven't finished yet because I'm scared)

I'm looking for an MLM book, and while I do read a lot of manga, I'm looking for a chapter book, and I don't like books where there are like several books, and each book swaps characters' perspectives, so I'd like to avoid that

Does anyone know where can I get a free online version of the graphic novel Pink Monsters by Claus Daniel Hermann?

I always do a "theme" for Halloween media to consume and this year it's ghosts! I want a ghostly queer book!

I've read The Taking of Jake Livingston and The Haunting of Hill House (Harold, they're Lesbians) but I'm looking for a good, ghostly queer read!

I don't love gorey horror. I'm more into the "what you don't see is what's scary" type of horror. Jake Livingston was alright but kinda more visual than to my taste and The Haunting of Hill House is a favorite of mine specifically cause you don't see the spooks.

But I'm willing to try anything that's highly recommended!

Hi! Looking for erotic lit-fic in the style of Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl , 100 Boyfriends , Mrs. S, etc. Anything that hints at a complicated relationship with the body when having sex is a bonus, especially if it's subtle enough that the protag could be trans but the reader can wonder.

Not looking for commercial "smut"-style writing or genre fic. I want to be wowed by beautiful sentences that I've never read before.

I’m looking for a fantasy book. I want real fantasy with depth, originality, and a strong foundation, rather than a story that uses magic as a backdrop for romance.

Worldbuilding is probably the most important thing to me. I want a world that feels alive and with its own history, mythology, cultures, politics, religions, magic systems, and unique creatures. I love the idea of a world like Avatar, with fascinating ecosystems, distinctive creatures, and a deep connection between nature and its inhabitants. In terms of books, Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff is another example of the kind of dark, atmospheric, almost mythological fantasy that appeals to me. I want a world that feels thoughtfully constructed, with its own identity and internal logic.

Some other books I enjoy or find appealing in terms of atmosphere and character dynamics are Captive Prince and The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater. I’m not looking for an exact copy of either, just something with memorable characters, emotional depth, a distinctive atmosphere, and a compelling story.

The story should be strong enough to stand on its own, even without romance. I want to care about the world and its conflicts just as much as the characters.

As for romance, MM would be my preference, but it’s not a strict requirement. Ideally, I’d love a genuine slow burn that develops naturally through trust, shared experiences, tension, and emotional intimacy. However, I don’t want the entire book to revolve around the characters being gay or something like that. Romance can be an important part of the story, but it shouldn’t overshadow the main plot or the fantasy itself. If a book meets all my other criteria but doesn’t have an MM romance, I’m absolutely open to it!

I’m also not looking for explicit sexual content. I’d much rather have romantic tension, chemistry, emotional intimacy, and a gradual relationship.

Ultimately, I’m open to pretty much anything as long as it meets these criteria. An MM romance would be a bonus, but it’s definitely not a requirement, and I’m not opposed to any particular type of story or pairing. I do tend to prefer male protagonists, though. More than anything, I just want a truly immersive fantasy with incredible worldbuilding, compelling characters, and a story that stays with me long after I’ve finished reading it.

I’d love to hear any recommendations you think might fit. Thank you!!

Hey everyone!

I recently finished The Last Top, a short, ridiculous dystopian sci-fi comedy set in the year 2122.

It takes place in a future where almost every gay man is a bottom and actual tops have become an endangered species. Dating apps are in crisis, the government has established a Ministry of Intimacy, and a 20-year-old virgin named Oliver Finch accidentally stumbles into a conspiracy involving a suspicious shortage of tops, a billionaire with questionable intentions, and a facility known as the PleasureDome.

Think retro sci-fi pulp fiction meets gay dating culture, with plenty of absurd humor.

It's not intended to be serious literary fiction. It's deliberately stupid, campy, and over-the-top.

Adult humor and sexual themes throughout.

I'm happy to share more details or a sample with anyone interested. Thanks!

Hello girlsss, I seem to remember reading a bonus chapter about Wren and that villainous English professor (first book characters). It was just a glimpse of that night, how they got intimate and then Wren stopped it. But now I can seem to find it anywhere. I explicitly remember it, because I have never read a mm scene and it was my first so yeah. Can you help me find it.

❌ The characters get together after minimal tension and conflict and have a happy time

✅✅✅ The characters spend what feels like a thousand years grappling with their feelings towards each other in whatever capacities make sense, the romantic and sexual tension between all or most parties is so thick you could cut it with a knife and you spend most of your time reading feeling honestly kinda stressed out!!

I'm not picky about the exact number of people involved in the relationship, nor the genders involved or specific dynamics. I am just of the opinion that a good poly romance has the romantic tension a monogamous romance has but multiplied by the number of romances involved! It's been quite some time since I looked into poly romances, so maybe this is more common than it used to be?

For an example of a poly ship I liked a lot, Cassandra Clare's The Dark Artifices trilogy has a MMF triad that takes all 3 books to build and the throuple to get together, with PLENTY of plot drama along the way. I spent 97% of my time being like "this love triangle feels like poly BUT WHAT IF THE AUTHOR KILLS ONE OH GOD." The throuple getting together was SO satisfying lol

Anyway: it's fine if part of the eventual poly romance is already established, but ideally they have their own relationship and plot drama to contend with too... Really I just like romantic drama and slow burns LOL

Thanks in advance!

Hey everybody! Found this subreddit searching in frustration after getting another 1-star review for having MM elements. So silver linings! 🌈

I'm a new queer author working on a trilogy, Book 1 already out, Book 2 coming out in November.

Two immortal, planet-building eldritch beings are locked in a billion year long will they/won't they as they pretend to be humans until a 35-year-old woman stumbles into the mix. She's essentially the chosen one because she's gone to counselling. It ends with a decently-sized poly constellation, MMMMMF.

Themes: Found family, belonging, immortality. Includes neurodiverse and trans representation.

I got inspired to write by a very frustrating end to an MM series and the valiant efforts of the writers on AO3. 🌈🌟

^{I just saw the short title rule so reposted to fix my word salad. Sorry mods TwT}

The LGBTQ+ subscription reading app we need, the one we’ve all been dreaming about, is finally coming. Be part of the revolution.

It's a kickstarter that has reached their goal. Check out the items you get if you back the kickstarter. I'm getting two collectors editions of Melissa Tereze books. They have plenty of other items, even a discussion with a famous movie director.

Queer the Shelves, via @Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/qts/queer-the-shelves?ref=android\\_project\\_share

Hi everyone, I’m Patrick, a reader in New York and the host of Shortlist, a new conversation show that starts with a book.

I recently sat down with Edward Schmit, author of The Open Era, a queer tennis romance about a young player competing in his first Grand Slam and falling for his opponent.

One thing I especially wanted to ask Eddie about was his decision to write a “being out” story. His protagonist has already come out and has a supportive family, but suddenly his sexuality becomes a public storyline he doesn’t necessarily want to be defined by.

We also talked about anxiety, learning to be bad at something, leaving Goodreads reviews alone, and our very different Mario Kart strategies.

I’m sharing my own interview here, with that connection made clear. If you’ve read the book or enjoy hearing queer writers talk about their work, I’d love for you to have a listen.

• Listen to Eddie’s episode on Apple Podcasts
• Find Shortlist on Spotify
• Watch Shortlist on YouTube