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.
Marie Cardno is our 5 Random Things author and the facts are fantastic. Fact #2 is adorable!
Author L. J. Powell shares a photo of an adorably happy dog.
There are 3 Friday freebies! Please note, some of the freebies are only free today, August 15, 2025.
Don’t forget to scroll all the way to the end of this post for good news about a K-pop artist.
We’re grateful to Remi Lebeau for sponsoring today’s post. Please check out Thicker than Water.
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: Writing is my passion, but I also love painting and drawing. For my upcoming release, as well as for my other books, I drew the covers and the character art.
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 Marie Cardno.
1. I didn’t realise I was nearsighted until I took up archery and wondered how everyone else could see the target to aim at it.
2. I believed in the Borrowers when I was little, and used to leave them presents.
3. I once drank a litre bottle of wine in Italy because I was so confident I’d only ordered a glass and was too embarrassed to admit I’d got it wrong.
4. My favourite cheese is Whitestone Windsor Blue, made in Oamaru New Zealand.
5. I’m designing Lego minifigs for the leads in my next book.
Have you read How to Get a Girlfriend (When You’re a Terrifying Monster) 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, August 15, 2025, so don’t miss out!
Meet Anna! Say hi to our 6-month-old darkhaired foster, Anna. Rescued from the streets of Houston, but her wild and wonderful personality speaks of how resilient puppers can really be ❤️🩹 Submitted by L. J. Powell , a sapphic author.
Today’s post is also sponsored by Isabella. Please check out Undercover Desire.
HAVE YOU VOTED IN THE LATEST BOOKS OF THE MONTH POLL?
Voting for July Books of the Month closes on August 31.
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 a K-pop artist.
Korean pop star Cherry has come out as transgender, stating that she uses she/her pronouns and becoming one of the first openly trans women in the K-pop industry.
She said, “This isn’t a hobby, it’s my life. I’m trans.” She continued, “Because I wasn’t an ordinary person, I couldn’t reveal everything from the start. My goal was to take it slow. I’m just going with my goal.”
There are significant challenges for the queer community in South Korea, but Cherry’s fans celebrated her coming out, flooding social media with messages of support and making the hashtag #ProudOfCherry trend across South Korean platforms.
Visibility matters.
Read more here.
That’s all for today.
Wishing all of you a wonderful Friday!
Miranda & TB
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