Your Rainbow Reads

We're baaack! We are so happy to be recording again, and can't wait to tell you about our new favorite book. Listen to our spoiler free review of Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books . We highly recommend this diverse, heartwarming, funny, and inspiring story of how reading can transform us and those around us. Go check out this book, and then pick out one of the banned books hig...

We're baaaack! And here they are, the best of the best queer books we've read this year! All of the books we've discussed this year have been great, but these are our absolute favorites. Tune in to hear our top picks, guaranteed to be fantastic reads with solid LGBTQ+ representation. Please support our sponsor, Homebody MN. Visit their website at  ⁠https://www.homebodymn.com/ ⁠ and ent...

Head Up Rainbow Readers! This morning we dropped our newest “minisode” talking about a really diverse variety of great upcoming new LGBTQIA+ book releases! The holidays are approaching, and we are discussing some holiday books as well as some alternative topics for the season. Also in this episode, Holly reviews a fantastic historical romance with a paranormal twist. Don't miss this one! Music...

Hexes. Curses. These magical afflictions are causing trouble for our queer heroes in these awesome books. Creep on over and hear about a historical gay romance that features magic, curses, high society, mystery, and even a hexed hedge maze! Keep listening to hear about the witchy sequel to one of our favorite books of the year last year. This second book did not disappoint - magic, covens, found f...

In the mood for a truly twisted gothic tale featuring LGBTQ+ characters? You are in the right place, my friends. Tune in to hear about a gothic middle grade book that tells a legit and inclusive creepy story. Next, we discuss a sapphic super twisted southern gothic horror novel that will have you looking at flower gardens in a whole new way. And last but not least, a dark gothic novel that grabbed...

These horror books featuring queer main characters are not for the faint of heart. Tune in and hear about a wide variety of horror books. There's something for every horror fan here! Young adult, gothic, supernatural, even deep sea adventures. And the rep in these books is outstanding! Spoiler free, as always. Happy Halloween! House of Hunger  by Alexis Henderson Into the Drowning Deep  by Mir...

It's spooky season again! Do you like haunted houses? These horror books featuring LGBTQ+ characters are a treat for fans of hauntings. Tune in and hear about a haunted, fun mystery book that was compared to Scooby Doo and Buffy. And, a book about a haunted house that turns it up every September - this one is not for the faint of heart. We round it out with a YA horror anthology that is creeee...

Head Up Rainbow Readers! This morning we dropped our newest “minisode” talking about a really diverse variety of great upcoming new LGBTQIA+ book releases! We highlight several that we are super excited about in early November. Tune in to hear all about these upcoming rainbow reads. Music by  ⁠https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-happy-light-childish-jumpy-pleased-positive-music-93695/

Gather 'round and let's celebrate fall with some queer magic books. In this episode, we discuss one book that is literally about magic books written by some intriguing queer characters. If you like magical world building and fresh takes on spell casting, you will certainly want to check this one out. And, we are so happy to finally be talking about the sequel to Her Majesty's Royal Cov...

Head Up Rainbow Readers! This morning we dropped our newest “minisode” talking about a really diverse variety of great upcoming new LGBTQIA+ book releases! We highlight several that we are super excited about in late October. We also mention a few that are coming out in late September and early October. Tune in to hear all about these upcoming rainbow reads. Music by  https://pixabay.com/music/upb...

Score! This week we discuss some sexy, spicy romance books. These three books share the backdrop of team sports, with queer characters spicing up the locker room. Join us for some spoiler free thoughts about the characters, plots, and spice level of these awesome books. Content Warning - this episode is a little spicier than usual. Books featured in this podcast: Cleat Cute: A Novel by Meryl Wilsn...

Head Up Rainbow Readers! This morning we dropped our newest “minisode” talking about a really diverse variety of great upcoming new LGBTQIA+ book releases! It's creeping closer to Halloween, and Holly is hoping for some new creepy books. Some our favorites are releasing books in October, and we can't wait! Also in this episode, Holly reviews a steamy opposites-attract romance with intrig...

We're baaacccckkkk! This week we kick off Season 2 with a brand new episode to wrap up the summer. Our theme? Rainbow Road Trip! Join us as we discuss two excellent road trip books featuring LGBTQ+ characters. One is a beautiful, heartbreaking yet hopeful coming of age story set in the 90's, with several road trips giving the story depth and variety. The second is a campy, fun, terrifyin...

Head Up Rainbow Readers! This morning we dropped our newest “minisode” talking about a really diverse variety of great upcoming new LGBTQIA+ book releases!!! Tune in to hear all about! We also discuss the reality and strategies for being in a reading slump, and our plans for next season.  Music by https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-happy-light-childish-jumpy-pleased-positive-music-93695/

While we are on our summer hiatus for a couple more weeks, please re-enjoy this episode where we discuss some great graphic novels with excellent LGBTQ+ representation. This week we discuss several graphic novels featuring queer characters. These are  quick reads covering a variety of topics and representation. Some for kids and teens, some for adults. There's something here for everyone, so...

Head Up Rainbow Readers! This morning we dropped our newest “minisode” talking about a really diverse variety of great upcoming new LGBTQIA+ book releases!!! Tune in to hear all about ! Music by https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-happy-light-childish-jumpy-pleased-positive-music-93695/

While we are on our summer hiatus for a couple more weeks, please re-enjoy this episode where Holly talks about how much she loves D'Vaughn and Kris and their wedding adventures, and Suz "has a bone to pick" with Husband Material . This week, we discuss two books with wedding themes. Romance, anyone? Tune in to hear about  D'Vaughn and Kris planning their wedding, and about how...

Head Up Rainbow Readers! This morning we dropped our newest “minisode” talking about a really diverse variety of great upcoming new LGBTQIA+ book releases!!! Tune in to hear all about ! Music by https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-happy-light-childish-jumpy-pleased-positive-music-93695/

It's a re-release of our very first episode! If you didn't listen, now's your chance! If you did, please enjoy a second time! We discuss Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir and Bluebird by Ciel Pierlot . Let's talk spaceships and sapphic cosmic adventure. Interested in purchasing books or other items mentioned in the show? Kindly support our independent podcast by using our affilia...

Head Up Rainbow Readers! This morning we dropped our newest “minisode” talking about a really diverse variety of great upcoming new LGBTQIA+ book releases!!! Tune in to hear all about ! Music by https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-happy-light-childish-jumpy-pleased-positive-music-93695/

It's a re-release of one of our first episodes. We're releasing this one due to our excitement for the long awaited sequel to Her Majesty's Royal Coven . Listen in, grab your copy if you haven't read it yet, and join us soon to discuss the sequel, The Shadow Cabinet . Good witches are tested and bad witches make trouble in these sapphic stories. This episode reviews Improbable...

Late July new LGBTQIA+ book releases include a romantic thriller, a diverse coming of age story, sci-fi, horror, romance, YA fantasy, and epic fantasy, Also in this episode, Holly reviews a queer, modern Pride and Prejudice retelling called Just As You Are by Camille Kellogg. Fans of Jane Austen will love this one, and not-fans should also check it out because it is a fantastic story in it's...

Attention music enthusiasts! This week we discuss two great music themed books featuring LGBTQ+ main characters. One is a fun, campy, gory zombie book set at a music festival with trans and sapphic rep. Check this one out! The other is a romantic look at a concert tour with great pansexual and lesbian rep. We love the diversity of topic and representation in these books - tune in to hear more. Int...

Early July new LGBTQIA+ book releases include some diverse books set in space. If you like space themes, this is your month! Tune in to hear about a coming of age novel, a historical gay romance, an intense sounding drama that Holly is excited about, a mystery set in space, and a space opera. Also in this episode, Holly reviews a clever and enjoyable Sherlock Holmes retelling/tribute/really fun us...

We are seeing more and more fairytale retellings featuring LGBTQIA+ characters and we are HERE FOR IT. Tune in to hear about a super clever Pinocchio retelling by one of our favorite authors. We also discuss an exciting new and sapphic Robin Hood retelling by a fresh author who is skilled at telling a badass story. (I know Robin Hood is not technically a fairytale but roll with it for me, ok? I ne...