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 author Barbara Jean shares a Caturday photo of a cat who had to be saved from Russia.
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 Candi Tab’s dog with Deadline for Love.
If you’re looking for something to read this weekend, below you’ll find 17 books on sale.
Finally, scroll to the bottom of the post to see photos from a protest TB & Miranda attended in Boston.
We’re grateful to Adrian J. Smith for sponsoring today’s post. Please check out Promises We Meant to Keep, her newest release.
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. My first book is a sapphic enemies to lovers urban fantasy published in March, 2024, and it has a high focus on worldbuilding and character development.
2. I lived in Tokyo for a little over a year, and my debut novel has the characters going to Japan and visiting some of my favourite places in Tokyo.
3. I’m from Toronto, and in my upcoming release, I really highlight the 6ix, its diversity and its unique culture.
4. I used to be a messy party girl lesbian, so I like to write about messy party girl lesbians.
5. I like to write books that mirror my life experiences, and being that I’m mixed race and butch, my books will almost always feature interracial fem/masc couples.
Now it’s time to reveal their name. Drum roll please…
This week’s author is M.C. Hutson!
Check out French Pressed Love, M.C. Hutson’s new release!
A Slow Drip With A Latte Drama
Jordan Alexander is in a rut. Her life is not what she envisioned for herself, and she’s barely able to scrape by on the salary she makes as a coffee shop manager. Suddenly facing the daunting prospect of either finding a new roommate or a more affordable place to live, Jordan’s stress levels reach a boiling point.
Noémie St. Pierre is a customer from hell. Every weekday morning, Noémie struts into the coffee shop like she owns the place and often makes a fuss. Jordan can’t stand the woman.
But Noémie’s life isn’t as perfect as it seems, and when her father—founder of the globally expanding Poutine Heaven franchise—cuts off her financial support, Noémie’s world is turned upside down. Desperate, Noémie gets a job at the coffee shop, and upon learning of Jordan’s housing woes, proposes they move in together. Reluctantly, Jordan agrees.
As they navigate their new living arrangement, Jordan uncovers surprising depth to Noémie that challenges her previous assumptions, and she develops feelings she never expected. But Noémie dates men, and Jordan doesn’t do relationships. So, all Jordan can hope is that her feelings won’t brew complications.
M.C. Hutson’s bio:
M.C. Hutson is a booktoker, author and host of A Very Sapphic Podcast. She was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. When M.C. isn’t reading, reviewing, writing or talking about gay stuff on her podcast, you can find her in the kitchen replicating recipes she finds on YouTube or trying to get her morkshire terrier to behave.
Monday kicks off a fresh Guess the Author game!
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!
More adults than ever — including 23% of Gen-Z — identify as LGBTQ+ — Which is why we need more visibility!
Cynthia Erivo Is Hosting the Tonys in Historic Win for Theater Gays Everywhere — We love her!
Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor’s period gay romance gets release details — Exciting!
Bid on Chappell Roan’s “Hot to Go” Costume (And Other Gay Gems) in the L.A. Wildfire Auction – Calling all Chappell Roan fans!
Lesbian judge tears apart Trump’s ‘ridiculous’ anti-trans orders and leaves lawyer red-faced — Trans rights are human rights!
Trans landmark added to National Register of Historic Places despite Trump’s anti-trans attacks — Fantastic!
This last isn’t technically queer news, but TB and Miranda are suckers for cute animal stories:
Rescue Horse Insists On Pool Parties For The Sweetest Reason | The Dodo — Wyatt is so adorable!
Meet Mushu! Mushu is a rescue from Russia. He was going to be euthanized due to a ban in the country and was rescued by our sanctuary. Submitted by Barbara Jean, sapphic author.
Today’s post is also sponsored by Anna Stone. Please check out Boss of Her.
Please note, sale prices may change without notice, so check the price before clicking a buy button. International prices may vary. Some of the books are only on sale today, February 22. If you visit this post after that date, you’ll notice there won’t be a date for the sale. That means it’s no longer on sale.
