LGBTQ+ Travel & Literature
Every place on this earth is unique. That’s what makes travelling so exciting and addictive, there’s always more to see, and new experiences to be had. The new experiences are also what can make travelling so terrifying. Being in completely different surroundings than you’re used to can be disorienting. However, you can’t let fear stand …
If you’re looking for a book that includes characters from all over the queer spectrum, then One Last Stop is the book for you. Casey Mcquiston has definitely earned their reputation in LGBTQ+ young adult literature, and this book does them credit. August is a bisexual twenty-three-year-old, new to New York. Having spent years watching …
I am incredibly excited to be able to tell you all about Lockwood Books! Within only a few years of opening, this little shop has managed to capture the spirit of every book-lover’s fantasies. This place is teeming with coziness and character. Lockwood Books, found in downtown St. Thomas, is mainly a used book store, …
Homesickness can happen to anyone, no matter how much you love to travel, or how prepared you feel. Travelling, especially long term, can be jarring and lonely. Of course, it can also be exhilarating and wonderful. If you have dreams of seeing the world, you shouldn’t let anything stand in your way. But for the …
I couldn’t tell you why, but it’s undeniable that mystery and crime fiction attracts a large LGBTQ+ audience. Over the decades, queer crime fiction has become its own subgenre, largely overlooked by mainstream publishers. But from Joseph Hansen, to Sandra Scoppettone, to Cheryl Head, queer authors have slowly been breaking into the literary scene. Lev …
Cordial Clove Books is not only a queer-owned small business, it’s a business that supports other queer-owned businesses! In the store you can find tons of fun novelty items and stationery made by other local and LGBTQ+ artists and businesses. Every time I enter this shop, I find my self-control tested as I try to …
Travel Troubles is an ongoing series about coping with the anxieties that are often experienced while travelling. Travelling is exciting, eye-opening, and amazing. It’s also scary. Going to a new place, figuring out transportation and currency, dealing with language barriers, it can all be very overwhelming. Travelling solo can be especially intimidating for members of …
There have been many times while writing reviews that I know I’m going to have trouble being objective. This is definitely one of those times, but thankfully I’m under no obligation to be anything but truthful. The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune is easily one of the best books I’ve read in …
The Portal Bookshop in York has only been open for a few years, but it’s easy to see how it has become an invaluable locale for the queer community. LGBTQ+ bookstores are a rarity, but as a fantasy and sci-fi focused queer bookstore, it’s almost hard to believe a place as magical and unique as …