Black History Reading List
In the fight against racism, education is of immense importance. In honor of Black History Month, educate yourself — no matter your race — on both African American history, which has been systemically diminishe...
2020 Gift Guide: For the Bookworm
The Selected Works of Audre Lorde will make a great gift for book lovers. Lorde has been described as an unforgettable voice of the 20th century and one of the first to center the experience of black, queer wom...
Books Galore, from Tom of Finland to Megan Rapinoe
So many books, so little time. If you’ve been feeling that way during the pandemic (who knew there were SO MANY books published each year?), then hold on to your seat. For readers who are gay, lesbian, bi, q...
JK Rowling Book Sales Dip Following Anti-Trans Sentiments
Following a flurry of anti-trans comments made on social media, sales of JK Rowling’s books have dipped in the US. Last month, Rowling faced backlash after posting half a dozen tweets about transgender women...
Gay ‘Mister Rogers’ Actor No Longer Bound by Oath to Children’s TV Titan
In our polarized era, few people are loved by everyone from millennials to boomers. Yet, it’s a safe bet that even Darth Vader has a soft spot for Fred Rogers, creator and host of the children’s TV show “Mister...
Charis Books and The Invisible Histories Project Host ‘The Deviant’s War’ Virtual Book Tour
Charis Books and The Invisible Histories Project are partnering up to host a virtual book tour for The Deviant’s War: The Homosexual vs. the United States of America. Written by Dr. Eric Cervini, an award-winni...
‘Love, Simon’ TV Spinoff and Novella Sequel to be Released During Pride Month
The wildly popular LGBTQ-friendly rom-com Love, Simon will be getting a TV spinoff and a sequel novella this Pride Month. The new spinoff series, Love, Victor, will hit the streaming service Hulu in June. Th...
More Books for Your COVID Downtime
HISTORY If you’re looking for something empowering while you’re stuck at home, try “Mighty Justice: My Life in Civil Rights” by Dovey Johnson Roundtree and Katie McCabe. During the Civil Rights Movement, Round...
Read Your Way Through Cabin Fever
Maybe you aren’t quite in the mood to binge-watch TV shows or watch movies when the temperature plummets. Instead, you may feel tempted to read your way through the winter, diving into narratives that focus on ...
The Memoirs of a Southern Gay Teacher
Every summer for the past few years, Randy Fair worked on his book. A retired Atlanta educator who now lives in Florida, Fair felt called to document his time in the classroom, hoping it would serve as a tippin...
Reading is What? Fundamental!: Organizers Prepare for 2019 Decatur Book Festival
The Decatur Book Festival kicks off this Labor Day Weekend, and it’s all about reading to learn! Nearly 80,000 lovers of books are expected to converge on downtown Decatur in hopes to take in inspirational word...