What do monsters have to do with queer books? From Frankenstein’s monster to Nosferatu to the most obscure of X-Files cryptids, monsters are threats to “normal” straight society. There’s definitely rich analysis to be had about the historical associations between queerness and monstrosity. But monster media is also so much fun. Any Jennifer’s Body devotee…
May New Releases
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National Poetry Month! — queer & feminist poetry
Happy National Poetry Month! T.S. Eliot says that “April is the cruellest month, breeding / Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing / Memory and desire,” and whether or not you agree with him, surely reading some queer poetry can help you navigate the delirium and rebirth of Spring. Here is a list of 30 outstanding…
May Theme Table: AAPI Heritage Month
This month we’re putting the spotlight on authors of Asian-American, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawaiian heritage! Fiction Romance Young Adult Poetry Graphic Novels Biography and Memoir Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Horror
April New Releases
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GUEST POST: Nathan Tavares of A Fractured Infinity
Hey PAT @ Giovanni’s Room folks! My name is Nathan Tavares and I’m the author of A Fractured Infinity, which came out last year from Titan Books. It’s my pleasure to temporarily usher you into an alternate reality—or at the very least take the reins of the blog for this guest post, where I’ll talk…
April Table: GET YOUR SH*T TOGETHER
Oh my god, it’s already April. Look, we gave you March to be messy: now you have to get it together. The next thing you know 2023 will be over. What did you do with your time? Here is this month’s table of books that will let you know how to figure things out, get…
March New Releases
Greetings, March! It’s a huge month for queer new releases, from gay scammers to the latest Angela Davis biography (as a comic!) to sapphic tales of deep sea creatures. Take advantage of the warmer weather and take a stroll down to shop these titles as they arrive in store, or order online to get your…
March 2023 Theme: GAY BETRAYAL*
*aka all the queer heartbreak, murder, and mystery Welcome to this month’s themed post! In March of 2023, our thoughts turn to queer traitors, turncoats, teases, temptresses, and other tempestuous gay drama. We’ve made it official: March is the month of messy bitches. Be sure to check out our in-store display of these titles, on…
New Releases: February 2023
From cozy romances just in time for V-day to thrilling mysteries and spooky hauntings, these queer books are here to get you through the cold days and dark nights of February! We keep updating this page throughout the month, so keep it bookmarked! February 5 Releases February 7 Releases February 10 Releases February 14 Releases…