Welcome to Week One of the 2025 IHS Sapphic Reading Challenge, where we have so many sapphic books to share!
New to the IHS Sapphic Reading Challenge?
We’re super excited for the challenge this year. There are so many wonderful authors and books to be featured!
Find out all the IHS Reading Challenge deets here.
Sapphic Books on Sale for the Reading Challenge this Week
13 of the books below are on sale so scoop up some fantastic sapphic fiction reads at bargain prices.
The sale ends Friday, January 10.
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.
Before we get to this week’s category, 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: When I was 12, I watched my father win a bikini contest (there were about 2 dozen contestants) wearing my mother’s bikini. It was my idea to tuck dollar bills in the waistband.
Don’t forget to check out the new release post tomorrow for Clue #2.
Now for this week’s category: No Strings Attached
The no strings attached trope often depicts a relationship where the parties involved agree to keep things purely physical, without emotional commitment or expectations. However, this arrangement typically becomes complicated as feelings inevitably develop, challenging the initial agreement.
