Welcome to week 12 of the 2024 IHS Sapphic Reading Challenge, where we have so many sapphic books to share!
New to the IHS Sapphic Reading Challenge?
We’re excited for this year’s challenge. Not only do we have some fantastic women-loving-women books by so many wonderful sapphic authors to showcase, but we’ll be bringing you even more rainbow-books content in 2024. What can we say? We love reading that much.
With 100 categories and over 2,000 queer book recommendations coming your way this year, our aim is to make it as easy as possible to reach your 2024 lesfic reading goal!
Find out all the IHS Reading Challenge deets here.
Sapphic Books on Sale for the Reading Challenge this Week
15 of the books below are on sale so scoop up some fantastic sapphic fiction reads at bargain prices.
The sale ends Friday, March 29.
Before you buy any books on Amazon, please ensure the sale price matches your expectation. (Some international prices may vary, especially permafree titles.) We do our best to double check prices ahead of time but sometimes changes can happen that are out of our control.
How Are Readers Doing So Far in this Year’s Challenge?
- 96 readers have reached Garnet level so far this year by reading 15 books
- 72 readers have reached Topaz level, which is 25 books
- 24 readers have reached Sapphire level, which is 50 books
- 3 readers have reached Amethyst level, which is 100 books
Have you reached a new level? Tell us about it here and enter the end-of-year drawings while you’re at it
Before we get to the first category this week, it’s time for Guess the Author
Every week we’ll provide five clues about a sapphic author. This game helps readers get to know their favorite authors while having fun.
Here is today’s clue:
Clue #1: She was born in an area where during the summertime, the living is easy.
Don’t forget to check out the new release post tomorrow for Clue #2.
Now for this week’s categories!
The first section contains Sports Romance.
Sports romance books combine the thrill of athletic competition with the allure of romantic entanglements, creating a captivating genre that appeals to fans of both sports and love stories. These novels often feature protagonists who are athletes themselves, whether they’re professional players, dedicated amateurs, or aspiring contenders, allowing readers to delve into the intense world of sports while also exploring the complexities of relationships. From fiery rivalries to unexpected alliances, sports romance books deliver a winning combination of passion, drama, and heartwarming moments that keep readers eagerly turning pages until the final whistle blows.