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Bywater Books @bywaterbooks.bsky.social · 3h

🏳️‍🌈📚💀Dapper outlaw Cantor Gold launches her newest adventure, GOLD FOR THE DEAD!
When: TODAY @ 7 PM
Where: Bureau of General Services–Queer Division, NYC
Ann Aptaker will be chatting with Felice Cohen—expect literary mischief, criminal tales, & juicy tidbits. Don’t miss it!
#SapphicBookSky

Promotional poster for Ann Aptaker’s Gold for the Dead book launch and signing, with author photos of Ann Aptaker and Felice Cohen. Event: Oct 15, 7–9 PM at BGSQD, NYC, presented by Bywater Books.

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Bywater Books @bywaterbooks.bsky.social · 5h

🏳️‍🌈☕️🦇 Halloween eBook Sale on Amazon!
Bloodline brews up sapphic romance, vampires & latte—think Buffy meets barista.
👻 Grab it before it goes.

#SapphicRomance #HalloweenSale #QueerBooks

Click it to get it now: https://www.amazon.com/Bloodline-Jenn-Alexander-ebook/dp/B0F356KJH5/🩸

Promotional graphic for Bloodline by Jenn Alexander, showing the book cover on a tablet. Text reads “Only $2.99,” “Spooktackular Deals,” “Amazon Kindle,” and “Now through October 18th,” with Halloween art.

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LGBTQReads @lgbtqreads.bsky.social · 1d

New Releases: October 14, 2025

This post is sponsored by Dana Hawkins in honor of the release of Any Girl But You: Incompatible never felt so irresistible The perfect queer romance for fans of Alexandria Bellefleur and Casey McQuiston who crave a side of holiday magic, small-town charm, and enough…

New Releases: October 14, 2025

This post is sponsored by Dana Hawkins in honor of the release of Any Girl But You: Incompatible never felt so irresistible The perfect queer romance for fans of Alexandria Bellefleur and Casey McQuiston who crave a side of holiday magic, small-town charm, and enough steam to melt even the biggest snowstorm. Buy it! Young Adult Fiction The Leaving Room…

lgbtqreads.com

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Marie Sotiriou @mariesotiriou.bsky.social · 3d

One of my favorite YA sapphic thrillers is $1.99 at multiple ebook vendors.
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THE GIRLS I’VE BEEN by Tess Sharpe

🌈Bisexual leads

💜Fierce characters who have bonded based on their histories as survivors of abuse

🎬Intense and action packed with so much heart

💪🏼Full of sapphic badassery

The book cover of THE GIRLS I’VE BEEN by Tess Sharpe.

It shows a black wig above a hand with black painted nails holding keys on a red background.

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Milena McKay 👠 @reallymckay.bsky.social · 4d

Windburn is UP FOR PRE-ORDER! PUBLISHING ON OCTOBER 31

mybook.to/Windburn

RETURN TO DRAGONS!

Join the four Crowhart sisters as they find themselves, find love and break a generational curse! A series full of secrets, mysteries and SPICE! We also get to revisit OUR OLD FRIENDS ON DRAGONS ;)

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Monica McCallan @monicamccallan.bsky.social · 4d

Always love seeing one of my books features on a list, and Tapping into Love on The Nerd Daily's "12 Sapphic Romances With Cozy Fall Vibes" is no exception 🥰🍁

thenerddaily.com/kate-moseman...

12 Sapphic Romances With Cozy Fall Vibes | The Nerd Daily

Guest post written by A Nest of Magic author Kate MosemanKate Moseman writes cozy fantasy and romance about women who discover that life is magical. She is a former teacher, librarian, and Jungle Crui...

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Kate Elliott @kateelliottsff.bsky.social · 5d

Yes, peeps, it is me again because $2.99 is a STEAL for the ebook (w/ bk 2 next month, no less!)

Writing The Witch Roads in 2022 reignited my love of writing after a rough period when I thought I should just quit. All else aside, this book is about finding joy in the small graces of the world

Kate Elliott @kateelliottsff.bsky.social · 9d

THE WITCH ROADS ebook is currently on sale (US) for $2.99, so if you're curious & want to read a grimsweet tale of a humble deputy courier & her annoyed nephew, a possessed prince, & a ravenous fungal ghost plague, now's the time.
Bk 2 of the duology arrives Nov 4!

us.macmillan.com/books/978125...

The Witch Roads

Book 1 in the Witch Roads duology, the latest epic novel by fan favorite Kate Elliott.. Status is hereditary, class is bestowed, trust must be earned.When an...

us.macmillan.com

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Marie Sotiriou @mariesotiriou.bsky.social · 6d

Tag line:
“Be Amazed by our Maize of Mazes”!

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K.A. Doore @kadoore.com · 7d

Bookshop is doing free shipping through today and if you haven't yet, might I suggest
Some
Queer
Books

K.A. Doore @kadoore.com · Jun 2

🏳️‍🌈 Hello it is PRIDE my lovelies 🏳️‍🌈
...and I am a queer little gremlin who writes and recs queer sff books.
You can get my queer assassins saving the day trilogy at anywhere wot sells books:
🔗 us.macmillan.com/series/chron...

All three covers of the Chronicles of Ghadid trilogy, the first with an ace flag background, the second with a lesbian flag, and the third with a pan flag

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Bywater Books @bywaterbooks.bsky.social · 7d

🏳️‍🌈 📚The #BywaterBookDrop for October 8 is Murder and Gold by Ann Aptaker.
One eBook • One day • Only $3.99

https://bywaterbooks.com/product/murder-and-gold-by-ann-aptaker/

#SapphicBookSky #BookSky #BookDeals #LGBTQSky #QueerLitSky #MysterySky #ButchFemmeSksy #NoirSky

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Kate Elliott @kateelliottsff.bsky.social · 7d

The ebook of THE WITCH ROADS is still on sale on all US and Canadian platforms. You can read it this month and roll over right into the second half of the duology, THE NAMELESS LAND, which releases November 4. No waiting! Plus you'll understand the title of book two once you read book one.

Kate Elliott @kateelliottsff.bsky.social · 9d

THE WITCH ROADS ebook is currently on sale (US) for $2.99, so if you're curious & want to read a grimsweet tale of a humble deputy courier & her annoyed nephew, a possessed prince, & a ravenous fungal ghost plague, now's the time.
Bk 2 of the duology arrives Nov 4!

us.macmillan.com/books/978125...

The Witch Roads

Book 1 in the Witch Roads duology, the latest epic novel by fan favorite Kate Elliott.. Status is hereditary, class is bestowed, trust must be earned.When an...

us.macmillan.com

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Marie Sotiriou @mariesotiriou.bsky.social · 7d

“Autostraddle’s Most Anticipated Queer Books for October 2025“

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www.autostraddle.com/our-most-ant...

Our Most Anticipated Queer Books for October 2025

It's October, and you know what that means! Lots of new queer and trans horror heading your way! And plenty to choose from other genres, too.

www.autostraddle.com

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Marie Sotiriou @mariesotiriou.bsky.social · 7d

Here’s your cake! I am sending it early and trusting that you will hit 50k by the end of the week 😀

Colorful slice of rainbow cake covered in white frosting🌈

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Natalie Zed 🍁 @nataliezed.bsky.social · 8d

Getting to show you all this cover and announce that VILLAIN is officially coming out in May of next year is such a joy and a relief i don't even know how to express it.
www.harpercollins.com/products/vil...

the cover for a book entitled Villain by Natalie Zina Walschots. the cover is a bright magenta with dark blue and teal lettering for the title, and the author's name is in yellow. there is an image of the silhouette of a woman carrying a cane, surrounded by the silhouettes of five superheroes.

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Kate Elliott @kateelliottsff.bsky.social · 8d

The ebook is still on sale, and in Canada too!

Kate Elliott @kateelliottsff.bsky.social · 9d

THE WITCH ROADS ebook is currently on sale (US) for $2.99, so if you're curious & want to read a grimsweet tale of a humble deputy courier & her annoyed nephew, a possessed prince, & a ravenous fungal ghost plague, now's the time.
Bk 2 of the duology arrives Nov 4!

us.macmillan.com/books/978125...

The Witch Roads

Book 1 in the Witch Roads duology, the latest epic novel by fan favorite Kate Elliott.. Status is hereditary, class is bestowed, trust must be earned.When an...

us.macmillan.com

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K.A. Doore @kadoore.com · 8d

I'm not saying I've got Lists of Queer Adult SFF for Bookshop's free shipping days, but
bookshop.org/shop/queerad...

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LGBTQReads @lgbtqreads.bsky.social · 8d

New Releases: October 7, 2025

Middle Grade Splinter & Ash 2: City of Secrets by Marieke Nijkamp The second book in New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp’s immersive medieval fantasy trilogy! A shadowy conspiracy threatens the city, and two determined misfits must uncover the secret…

New Releases: October 7, 2025

Middle Grade Splinter & Ash 2: City of Secrets by Marieke Nijkamp The second book in New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp’s immersive medieval fantasy trilogy! A shadowy conspiracy threatens the city, and two determined misfits must uncover the secret plot—and reveal their own secrets—in order to save everyone. It’s only been a few months since Princess Adelisa, who goes by Ash, returned to the city of Kestrel’s Haven after her abduction by the treasonous group of nobles called the Larks.

lgbtqreads.com

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Marie Sotiriou @mariesotiriou.bsky.social · 8d

@caroderobertis.bsky.social
I loved Cantoras - it’s one of my all-time favorites! It’s such a good book💜

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Marie Sotiriou @mariesotiriou.bsky.social · 8d

CANTORAS by Caro DeRobertis is currently $1.99 on Kindle (& other places).

It’s a beautifully written story of 5 queer women in 1970s Uruguay. An epic sapphic saga of resistance, strength, love, community, and especially chosen family.

I loved this book🌈📚💙
www.amazon.com/dp/B07L7TPCKY/

Cantoras: A novel

Cantoras: A novel - Kindle edition by de Robertis, Caro. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Cantoras: A novel.

www.amazon.com

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Marie Sotiriou @mariesotiriou.bsky.social · 8d

The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School – HarperCollins
www.harpercollins.com/products/the...

The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School

National Book Award Finalist * William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist * Goodreads Finalist for Best Teen Book of the Year * Walter Honor Award Winner * P...

www.harpercollins.com

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Marie Sotiriou @mariesotiriou.bsky.social · 8d

The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes is $1.99 at all ebook vendors. The story includes meaningful commentary on racism, homophobia, family, religion, and immigration. It addresses heavy topics, but they are also balanced by the main character’s snarky inner monologues🌈📚💙
Loved it.

The book cover of The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes.

It’s an image of a young Mexican American woman wearing a blue uniform blazer and a white shirt.

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Kate Elliott @kateelliottsff.bsky.social · 9d

THE WITCH ROADS ebook is currently on sale (US) for $2.99, so if you're curious & want to read a grimsweet tale of a humble deputy courier & her annoyed nephew, a possessed prince, & a ravenous fungal ghost plague, now's the time.
Bk 2 of the duology arrives Nov 4!

us.macmillan.com/books/978125...

The Witch Roads

Book 1 in the Witch Roads duology, the latest epic novel by fan favorite Kate Elliott.. Status is hereditary, class is bestowed, trust must be earned.When an...

us.macmillan.com

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Marie Sotiriou @mariesotiriou.bsky.social · 9d

Your narration for Metal from Heaven was excellent. There are so many characters in this cast and you did such a great job distinguishing between them. Plus, I loved the raspy tired exhausted voice that you used for Marney - it was perfect.

Great voice acting for a great book!

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Marie Sotiriou @mariesotiriou.bsky.social · 10d

The dark fantasy “Metal from Heaven” by August Clarke is very good.

A political revolution against capitalism led by a lesbian bandit biker gang - it’s bloody, queer, intense, visceral, & sensual. Lyrical prose with Mad Max frenetic energy. 🌈📚

Lambda Literary @lambdaliterary.org · 10d

🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 Lambda Literary Award Winner for LGBTQ+ Speculative Fiction: Metal From Heaven by August Clarke! 🎉🎉🎉 @sapphomancer.bsky.social @erewhonbooks.bsky.social @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social
#Lammys2025 #LammyAwards

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Marie Sotiriou @mariesotiriou.bsky.social · 10d

I loved “Here We Go Again” by Alison Cochrun. It’s a very emotional and thoughtful sapphic romantic comedy - equal parts funny & sad. I sobbed thru a lot of it, but it’s SUCH a good book💜

Natalie Naudus and Jeremy Carlisle Parker also do an excellent job with the narration of the audiobook.
🌈📚

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