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16 Books Set in the Korean Peninsula

The Hallyu Wave (or Korean Wave) has been a part of western culture for at least a decade now, but I think we can all agree that recently it has become even bigger. With BTS dominating the charts and award shows, to K-dramas becoming the It Shows of the moment,...
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The Best New Queer SFF for Your TBR

Who doesn’t love great, new queer SFF? Well, whoever they are, they’re no friend of mine, because I can never get enough. And in 2022 we’ve got some truly exceptional science fiction and fantasy coming our way with a whole host of LGBTQ characters and queernormative worlds I know you’re...
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On Enjoying Book Adaptations For What They Are

People approach books and their adaptations in different ways. I guess that most book lovers will want to read the book first, and then watch whatever adaptation comes out. Still, I’m sure that there are also people who actually prefer to watch the movie first for several reasons, the most...
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Books about Juneteenth

Juneteenth, short for June nineteenth, commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States. June 19th is the day that federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation that all enslaved people be freed. On June 17th, 2021, it officially became a federal holiday....
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The Bookish Life of Sophia Bush

Sophia Bush’s love of books is well-documented. The actress and activist (and entrepreneur, and podcaster, and… I lose track. Suffice to say that she wears many hats) often takes to her social media channels to recommend books she has read and enjoyed, and she often interviews her favorite authors on...
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The Best LGBTQ Books of the Year, According to Lambda Literary

This is the 34th year of the Lambda Literary Awards, which recognizes excellence in LGBTQ books in a variety of categories, including Bisexual Fiction, Lesbian Romance, Transgender Poetry, LGBTQ Studies, and much more. They are the largest LGBTQ book award, and they are usually presented in a ceremony in New...
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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for June 13, 2022

Today's Featured Deals In Case You Missed Yesterday's Most Popular Deals Previous Daily Deals The Girl Who Fell from the Sky by Heidi W. Durrow for $1.99 Not My Problem by Ciara Smyth for $2.99 Naturally Tan: A Memoir by Tan France for $2.99 How We Show Up by Mia...
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Wonder Woman Lynda Carter shuts down anti-LGBTQ+ Republican Lauren Boebert

Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman. (Getty) Lynda Carter, AKA Wonder Woman, flawlessly shut down anti-LGBTQ+ conspiracy theorist and Republican Colorado representative Lauren Boebert. On Monday, Boebert took to Twitter to wade into the latest bizarre debate favoured in US religious conservative circles – children and drag performances. This month has seen...
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