Tag Archives: LGBTQIA

Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating, by Adiba Jaigirdar (audio)

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Thistle

When Hani tells her best friends that she’s bisexual, they don’t believe her. She’s never kissed a girl, so how could she know? Irritated, Hani claims to have a girlfriend, a fellow Bengali student named Ishu. Ishu isn’t her friend, … Continue reading →

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Go Luck Yourself, by Sara Raasch (audio)

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Thistle

This second book in the Royals & Romance series involves the second heir of Christmas stuck in an enemies-t0-lovers type situation with the would-be king of St Patrick’s Day. Someone from St Patrick’s Day is stealing magic from Christmas, but … Continue reading →

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Fanfic Minis – January 2026

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Thistle

This month was a mixed bag for stories. I tried to read too much. I tried to read a ton from my TBR, regardless of whether or not the stories were working out for me. I read some out of … Continue reading →

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Barcelona – Apr 2025

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Thistle

So back in the post about my 2024 travels, I mentioned a trip that didn’t happen re: medical emergency. The refunds that I managed to get for that trip involved a roundtrip ticket to Barcelona that needed to be used … Continue reading →

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I Think They Love You, by Julian Winters

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Thistle

When Kenneth Carter decides to retire, his son Denz steps up as a candidate for the position. No one trusts that he can be serious or dedicated enough for this kind of job, so he makes up a fake boyfriend. … Continue reading →

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Germany – Feb 2025

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Thistle

Last February, I traveled to Germany for a week to spend some time with my theyfriend, the one I call Rainstorm online. We had met in person once before, long before we started dating, but this was our first time … Continue reading →

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Pride

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Thistle

Last summer, I wrote about going to Cologne Pride. I briefly mentioned that I’d attended my first Pride event the previous summer, that time in Texas. I went with my friend Stephanie, and unfortunately, it was an extremely hot day … Continue reading →

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The Librarians, by Sherry Thomas (audio)

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Thistle

A series of murders all seem to tie back to a small branch library and their first-ever game night. The four members of staff all have secrets, but are any of them the culprit, or are they all potentially the … Continue reading →

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Unmaking Autism, by Devon Price (audio)

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Thistle

I don’t really have adequate words to describe this book. It’s about neurodiversity, the masks we wear as neurodiverse people, the way we are viewed/treated in society, and the things we can do to help ourselves in advocacy, authenticity, and … Continue reading →

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Dec 2025 TradPub Mini Reviews

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Thistle

I was hoping to finish a sixth book before the end of the day, but it doesn’t look like it’s going to happen, so without further ado, here are my tradpubbed books of December this year! A Gargoyle’s Guide to … Continue reading →

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