Happy weekend!
Saturdays are when we curate all the sapphic book news and queer happenings of the week into one convenient location. Think of it as your personal reading directory! After all, we know the weekend is when so many of us are able to unwind for a minute and want to get lost in a good woman loving woman book. What could be better?
In today’s post, you’ll find cheerful LGBTQ+ news stories to combat all the negative ones bombarding our screens.
Sapphic reader Anne shares a Caturday photo of a beautiful ginger cat!
One of the things we love about the weekly lesfic author selfie is getting to know the personality behind the words. Check out the picture of Anne Shade with the book Leather, Lace, and Locs.
Finally, scroll to the bottom of the post to see photos of TB’s visit to a famous author’s house in the Berkshires!
Before we get to today’s post, it’s time to reveal the identity of this week’s Guess the Author!
Every week we provide five clues about a sapphic author. On Saturday, we reveal the author’s identity.
Before we unveil this week’s author, here are all 5 clues in case you missed them:
1. I was born in the land of wodka and pierogi that’s also obsessed with beavers.
2. My first book was a novella published in 2023 and also has lesbians grappling with ice and snow.
3. The hours I have spent in Bloodborne, Elden Ring, and Dark Souls 3 seep into all my works.
4. The artist on my upcoming release has an ongoing comic about a lich haunting a trans man.
5. My cat is named after a Fire Emblem Character, but her nickname is Duck and every Friday, I post a picture of her being very flat.
Now it’s time to reveal their name. Drum roll please…
This week’s author is Ladz!
Check out The Cradle of Eternal Night, Ladz’s new release!
Are they enough to bring light back to the world?
In a land lit only by the counterfeit warmth of magical technology, the Kler prays for the return of the sun, the moons, and the stars. Ceaseless night and the beasts lurking in the darkness keep the congregation within the Kolebka Wiecznej Nocy trapped in mirthless vigil. Their towns remain quiet as graveyards as they wait for day to come again. What no one knows about this ceaseless night is that the Kler themselves can end it. But they haven’t, and they won’t.
Long ago, the Kler banished the sun worshipers, but a heretical sect made the journey back to the land of darkness. Now, only one remains carrying their purpose heavy on her shoulders: a maverick technomancer named Basia. She alone will bring back the light, or no one will.
Armed with naught but her own cleverness and a sword imbued with sun-embraced charms, she searches for the Kler’s secrets and finds herself in Tawerna. With the Kler on her heels, she infiltrates a private feast and catches Hanka, a docile bard, in the middle of planning her own escape into the world beyond. Hanka wants nothing to do with the heretical outsider until she discovers that her purpose aligns with the darkness buried inside herself. Hanka knows the secrets the Kler keeps, and she knows just where to go to expose their lies.
With only each other and their heretical magic to rely on, Basia and Hanka face the eternal night and wonder, are they truly enough to bring light back to the world?
Get The Cradle of Eternal Night here.
Ladz’s bio:
Ladz was born in Poland, raised in New York City, and currently lives in Texas. When they’re not a marketing manager for a major digital publisher, they’re writing dark fantasy that tends to straddle other genres like true crime and horror. They can be found online at ladzwriting.carrd.co or on Twitter/Instagram/TikTok @ladzwriting.
Monday kicks off a fresh Guess the Author game!
NEED A BOOK FOR THE WEEKEND?
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Without further ado, let’s get to all the weekly queer news!
No matter what happens in these difficult times, TB and Miranda remain committed to bringing you good news from the queer community. While it’s important to stay informed, it’s also vital not to lose sight of all the kindness in the world. Below are the happy queer stories that made us smile this week. They’re queer news links worth clicking!
Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter Will Duet on Carpenter’s Netflix Christmas Special — Can’t wait!
These US cities scored top marks for commitment to LGBTQ+ rights – is yours one of them? — Good to know!
The 18 Best LGBTQ+ Movies of 2024 — Just in time for cold nights to stay in and watch movies!
Trans woman wins historic victory in India in getting a passport for her son — Fantastic news!
City council votes unanimously to allocate $500,000 to healthcare for trans youth — Yay!
5 Times VERY Persistent Dogs Convinced Cat Siblings To Love Them Back — Okay, we know it’s not queer news, but it’s so adorable and we need more adorableness in our lives right now!
Meet Weasley! Weasley is a big, lovable goofball. He has no idea how massive he is, so when he sits in his favorite basket, he now overflows from all sides like a giant lump of bread dough. Submitted by Anne, a sapphic reader.
Please note, sale prices may change without notice, so please check the price before clicking a buy button. International prices may vary.
Some of the books are only on sale on November 16, 2024.
