BOOK REVIEW: ‘Becoming Emily Novak’ Is A Heartwrenching Coming-Of-Age Story
PLEASE NOTE THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS! “Becoming Emily Novak” by Audrey Beth Stein is a heartwrenching coming-of-age story with...
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Nic F. Anderson
- Jan 14
- 8 min
12 LGBTQ+ Books Coming in 2023
Queer on the Street was approved for advanced reader copies for LGBTQ+ books coming out this year. This is our agenda...
Robert C. Kukla
- Nov 9, 2022
- 1 min
A Queer Story For Millennials: 'Honey Girl' by Morgan Rogers.
Morgan Rogers' debut novel, "Honey Girl," is a must-read, especially for queer millennials. "Honey Girl" follows Grace, a viciously smart...
Robert C. Kukla
- Apr 12, 2022
- 2 min
An Author Worth Reading: Leah Johnson
Leah Johnson has only published two novels, You Should See Me In A Crown and Rise To The Sun. I have read both and after doing so, she is...
Robert C. Kukla
- Apr 4, 2022
- 2 min
A Huge Disappointment: 'The Brilliant Death' by Amy Rose Capetta
I really wanted to love this because Amy Rose Capetta was one of the coauthors of an all time favorite series of mine, but after pushing...
Nic F. Anderson
- Mar 20, 2022
- 2 min
Open Mic on March 21 To Celebrate Issue 1 Launch Of New NY Queer Publication
The first issue of InQueeryMag | Photo: Queer on the Street A New York based queer publication, InQueeryMag, is launching Monday, March...
Robert C. Kukla
- Mar 15, 2022
- 2 min
Book Review: Malinda Lo’s ‘Last Night At The Telegraph Club'
"A Story The Makes You Appreciate The LGBTQ+ People Who Came Before Us" I listened to this as an audiobook and after listening to it I...
Robert C. Kukla
- Mar 8, 2022
- 2 min
A Young Adult Contemporary With A Bi Twist: Lyla Lee's 'I’ll Be The One'
I read this book when I was in the mood for something light hearted and cute, but was pleasantly surprised with how layered this was. The...
Robert C. Kukla
- Mar 3, 2022
- 2 min
A Young Adult Story That Is Ripped From The Headlines: Isaac Fitzsimons ‘The Passing Playbook’
Reading The Passing Playbook by Isaac Fitzsimons reminded me of my appreciation for how far the queer young adult genre has come. The...
Nic F. Anderson
- Feb 20, 2022
- 1 min
Four Queer Nonfiction Books To Read This Spring
It's always a great time to read a good book; however, it's an even better time when they're LGBTQ+ stories and authors. If you want a...
Nic F. Anderson
- Feb 17, 2022
- 2 min
Book Review: Lies My Girlfriend Told Me
“Lies My Girlfriend Told Me” by Julie Anne Peters takes the reader on a disappointing rollercoaster. I would love to recommend this queer yo
Robert C. Kukla
- Feb 15, 2022
- 3 min
Intersectional Queer Story That Packs A Punch: "The Love and Lies Of Rukhsana Ali" by Sabina Khan
The Love And Lies Of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Khan is the story of young lesbian Rukhsana who struggles to find approval from her...
Nic F. Anderson
- Feb 14, 2022
- 4 min
Valentine’s Day Market Aims To Support Ginger’s Bar, Queer Artists
Patrons mingling in the back room of Ginger's Bar | Photo by Queer on the Street The number of official lesbian bars in the United States...
Robert C. Kukla
- Feb 10, 2022
- 3 min
Three Books Written By Queer Black Authors
Now more than ever, it is important for people to stand in solidarity with African Americans who are protesting their inequality in this...
Robert C. Kukla
- Feb 8, 2022
- 2 min
A Juicy and Addicting Thriller: "Bath Haus" by PJ Vernon
I was only a few chapters in when I realized that Bath Haus by PJ Vernon would be my first favorite book of 2022 and it did not...
Nic F. Anderson
- Jan 31, 2022
- 1 min
5 LGBTQ+ Books We’re Excited to Read in February
In lieu of board members, politicians and angry parents calling to ban LGBTQ+ books, we’ve identified five LGBTQ+ books that we are...
Nic F. Anderson
- Jan 25, 2022
- 2 min
BOOK REVIEW: "I know You Know Who I Am: Stories" By Peter Kispert
Nothing is more shattering than learning someone you love or know has lied to you. How do you begin to trust them again? What compels...
Robert C. Kukla
- Jan 18, 2022
- 2 min
A Moving Story About Life and Death: Under The Whispering Door by TJ Klune
Under The Whispering Door by TJ Klune is a moving story that pulls at the reader’s every emotion and one that highlights some important...
Robert C. Kukla
- Jan 11, 2022
- 3 min
BOOK REVIEW: A Novella With So Much To Unpack: Orpheus Girl by Brynne Rebelle-Henry
At just 176 pages, Brynne Rebelle-Henry paints a very vivid and poignant picture of what LGBTQ+ people experience when sent to a...
Robert C. Kukla
- Apr 7, 2020
- 3 min
Witches, Werewolves and Demons -- Oh My! "Mooncakes" by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu Review
Photo of "Mooncakes" by Suzanne Walker and illustrated by Wendy Xu “Mooncakes” by Suzanne Walker and illustrated by Wendy Xu is a young...
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