We’ve made it to another Friday and it’s time to celebrate!
In today’s post you’ll find out the top 3 sapphic books with the most clicks this week.
Edale Lane is our 5 Random Things author and the facts are fantastic. Fact #3 is scary!
Reader Lauren P shares a photo of a dog with a rainbow bandana!
There are 9 Friday freebies! Please note, some of the freebies are only free today, June 13, 2025.
Don’t forget to scroll all the way to the end of this post for good news about books in Oregon.
We’re grateful to Adrian J. Smith for sponsoring today’s post. Please check out Nanny in the Middle.
Before we get to today’s Friday Feels Fun post, 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 #5: I cowrite books with my childhood friend and our latest release takes place in Bath, England and Salem, Massachusetts. Bath is her favorite place and I love all the cheesy witchiness in Salem.
Find Clue #1 here.
Find Clue #2 here.
Find Clue #3 here.
Find Clue #4 here.
Don’t forget to check out Saturday’s post for the answer to this week’s Guess the Author game!
Now For Friday Fun!
Please remember that sale prices listed in today’s post are valid for a limited time only and may change without notice. International prices may vary. Always check the price in your local marketplace before purchasing.
5 Random Things is our way of helping readers to get to know top sapphic book authors all the while having a bit of fun.
Here are five random facts about Edale Lane.
1. Back when I played basket ball, girls games were all half court because, “girls couldn’t possibly run back and forth the whole distance between the goals without passing out.”
2. I once had a pet duck named Mandy after the girl in Barry Manilow’s song by the same name.
3. I wrestled a tractor and lost trying to protect my 4-year-old boy from being run over. It still rolled over the seat of his pants and I eventually ended up with a knee replacement.
4. Being an early grayer, I colored my hair most of my adult life.
5. I may or may not be a descendant of the Scottish poet Bobby Burns.
Have you read Alibi for Murder yet?
Before buying a “free” book, please ensure it’s free in your marketplace. Amazon has a habit of changing the price of permafree titles in stores outside of the US. Please know this it out of the author’s control and we are unable to check prices in all Amazon stores.
Some of the books are only free today, June 13, 2025, so don’t miss out!
Meet Miles. Miles is the sweetest, named for miles we wanted him to run with us but he’s happier chasing the ball and looking for squirrels on our walks instead. He’s everyone’s best friend. Submitted by Lauren P, a sapphic reader.
Today’s post is also sponsored by Brenda Murphy. Please check out Empress of Air and Fire.
HAVE YOU VOTED IN THE LATEST BOOKS OF THE MONTH POLL?
Voting for May Books of the Month closes on June 30.
QUEER NEWS THAT’LL MAKE YOU SMILE
It can seem sometimes like all the news these days is bad. We won’t deny there’s a lot of troubling things going on, including a rise in hate crimes. But it’s not all terrible out there! We want to do our best to highlight good news, because while it may seem like the world is filled with hate, there are many individuals who are living their best lives with a rainbow in their heart.
This week’s good news involves books in Oregon.
Oregon’s House of Representatives approved a bill this week that would prevent anti-LGBTQ+ book bans in schools. The bill now goes to Governor Tina Kotek, a Democrat and the state’s first openly LGBTQ+ governor, who is expected to sign it into law.
According to the Oregon Capital Chronicle, Senate Bill 1098 would stop school and classroom libraries in the state from removing books or other materials solely because they include perspectives, stories, or studies of individuals or groups protected under the state’s anti-discrimination in education law. This protection applies to books by and about LGBTQ+ people, women, and people of color.
Read more here.
That’s all for today.
Wishing all of you a wonderful Friday!
Miranda & TB
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