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Why the rise in LGBTQ+ romance novels is important

Why the rise in LGBTQ+ romance novels is important

by Yasmin Wakefield | May 22, 2023 | Identity, longer reads

Walk into most bookshops nowadays and you’ll find a designated LGBTQ+ fiction section. The genre is more popular than ever, according to NPD BookScan sales have increased by over 740% in a five year period – and it’s the romance category in particular that’s...
Five LGBTQ+ love stories to read (that aren’t tragic)

Five LGBTQ+ love stories to read (that aren’t tragic)

by Arthur Barratt | May 22, 2023 | Relationships

For years LGBTQ+ fiction books have had the reputation of having a tragic ending, with the likes of Brokeback Mountain and The Song of Achilles amongst the most popular.  And while there’s nothing wrong with these stories, they can make you feel like it’s...

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