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.
Moira Darling is our 5 Random Things author and the facts are fantastic. TB agrees with Fact #5.
Elle Armstrong, an author, shares a photo of an adorable dog!
There are 10 Friday freebies! Please note, some of the freebies are only free today, June 5, 2026.
Don’t forget to scroll all the way to the end of this post for good news about Episcopalians in the South!
We’re grateful to Emma Sterner-Radley for sponsoring today’s post. Please check out Snowblooded.
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: Research for my new release involved a lot of celesbian “research”.
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 Moira Darling.
1. I rarely watch anything other than anime. My favorite animes are Violet Evergarden, My Happy Marriage, and Kamisama Kiss.
2. I was in color guard in high school.
3. I am so allergic to cats, but they are my favorite animal.
4. I have a sister. She’s my absolute best friend.
5. I’m obsessed with avocado. I could eat avocado every single day and never tire of it.
Have you read Halo 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 5, 2026, so don’t miss out!
Meet Asten. Asten thinks he is the size of a Great Dane. His body has other ideas. Submitted by Elle Armstrong, a sapphic author.
Today’s post is also sponsored by Jamey Moody. Please check out Take the Shot.
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 Episcopalians in the South
Last Saturday, the Southern United States’ first openly lesbian Episcopal bishop was formally installed as the ninth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina.
The Rev. Sarah Fisher, 54, secured election to the position last November, winning a simple majority on the third ballot. Over recent decades, the Episcopal Church has taken increasingly inclusive steps toward LGBTQ+ people. In 2015, the Episcopal General Convention overwhelmingly approved a measure allowing same-sex couples to marry in Episcopal churches.
Find out more here.
That’s all for today.
Wishing all of you a wonderful Friday!
Miranda & TB
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