Welcome to Week Forty-Three of the 2025 IHS Sapphic Reading Challenge, where we have so many sapphic books to share!
8 of the books below are on sale so scoop up some fantastic sapphic fiction reads at bargain prices.
The sale ends Friday, October 31.
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.
We’re grateful to Persephone Black for sponsoring today’s post. Please check out Her Cruel Empire.
Countdown to Record-Breaking Views
Now that we’ve reached the magical number of 10k in the book database, it’s time to announce another number we’re chasing that TB has been keeping a close eye on.
Last year, we had 2,119,942 views.
As of writing this, we’re currently sitting at 2,040,497.
That means we need 79,445 more views to beat last year’s number. We have two months and a couple of weeks to hit that number.
Given that TB is so bad at numbers, it’s funny that she’s been so focused on them lately. Little did she know, when she started IHS all the way back in 2017 that it would become so popular with readers. That thought puts a rainbow in her heart!
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: My latest hobby is building Lego sets. I find it soothing and it really quiets my overactive mind. The biggest set I’ve done is a replica of Van Gogh’s Starry Night, one of my favorite paintings.
Don’t forget to check out the new release post tomorrow for Clue #2.
Now for this week’s category: Forced Proximity
Forced Proximity stories trap two characters in the same space, whether it’s a snowed-in cabin, a shared apartment, a workplace, or a long road trip, and let tension, banter, and undeniable chemistry do the rest.
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.
