*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…

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…

Happy February, everyone! This month we want to showcase not just Black writers, our usual tradition for Black History Month, but the history and philosophy of Black revolution in America. From the Black Arts movement to Black perspectives on asexuality to the emergence of digital misogynoir, we hope this month’s table will enrich your appreciation…

Kick off the new year the right way! These January queer releases are perfect for filling – and sticking to – your New Year’s reading list. We’ll continue to update this post throughout the month, so keep it bookmarked! January 3 Releases January 10 Releases January 17 Releases January 19 Releases January 24 Releases January…

Greetings! Here at PAT @ Giovanni’s Room, we’re trying something new! Every month we’re using the second-floor table, in front of the fireplace, to display books according to a theme. The theme will change every month, and this way we hope to bring new and unique reads to your attention. We will also include the…

This is the final post from Erica Friedman as a guest blogger this Pride Month. Thank you, Erica! Part 3 – Queer Manga In Parts 1 and 2 we discussed two genres of manga: Yaoi, aka Boy’s Love, which has been around since the 1990s in Japan, and the much newer Yuri. In both these…

This is our second of three posts from Erica Friedman as a guest blogger. Make sure you saw last week’s post, and join us next week for the final installment of recommended manga for Pride Month! Part 2 – Yuri While manga culture in Japan can be traced back about a century, manga is not…

This week and for the next two Wednesdays, we’re welcoming Erica Friedman as a guest blogger. Join us every week for a curated list of recommended manga for Pride Month! Part 1 – Yaoi It’s Pride Month, and somewhere in between renewed activist rage and furiously demanding our space in the public sphere, you may…

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