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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Fantastic literary festival at Highclere Castle, home of Downton Abbey. Also complimentary castle admission and Egyptian exhibition. #highclerecastle #downtonabbey #bookstagram #bookish

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Juno is the one thing the gods can’t control. You’ve got to love a heroine who refuses to be claimed!! Those Old Gods Juno by N. J. Leaver Published August 2026, 433 pages Genre Urban Fantasy Tropes Found family Deities Humour Magic Ghosts Devine Resources #sapphicreads #wlwbooks #bookish

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Salt and Spice by Jules Hart 📖 Published Sept 2026, 213 pages Tropes that pulled me in: 💜 Island setting - Lesvos 🫒 Friends to lovers 💜 Mistaken identity 🫒 Opposites attract 💜 Secret crush 🫒 Starting over 💜 Second chance 🔥 Pretty steamy!! #sapphicbooks #sapphicromance #lesfic #queerbooks #wlwreads

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

False Starts, a coming of age/YA sapphic contemporary romance, by Olivia Morgan. Two young swimmers navigate hopes, dreams, setbacks, and love. Tropes: 💎friends-to-lovers 💎opposites attract 💎coming out 💎sports romance #sapphicbooks #wlwreads #queerbookstagram #sapphicromance #lesbianbooks

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Well I never knew there were two pancake days! Bonus 😄😄 #nationalday #pancakes

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A day away from the office today to visit friends at Avebury. #Nationaltrust #Aveburymanor #daysout #friends

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S. A. Sizemore, Author @beckettcoven.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

My debut novel Whispers of the Pale Witch comes out in ten days. Order it now to help me reach my goal of making this award winning book an LGBTQ Horror best seller. Shall we begin? 🕯 Universal order link at BeckettCoven.com 💙📚🩸🏳️‍🌈 #booksky #readsky #lgbtqsky

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Happy book release day to The Price of Love by Rita Potter. First in the Iron Thorns trilogy Romantic Suspense 🌹 Found family 🌹 Opposites attract 🌹 Butch/femme 🌹 A shed load of cool bikes 😉 🌹 Small town 🌹 Fade to black #sapphicreads #wlwbooks #lgbtqreads #queerbookstagram

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

As a reader, and wife of a sapphic indie author, here are a few things I've come to realise over time (see slides) QOTD Have you got a fave way to back your favourite authors? #bookstagram #readersmatter #supportauthors #opusliteraryalliance #bookcommunity

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Bywater Books @bywaterbooks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🏳️‍🌈 When you start to feel overwhelmed— 🕚 Take care of yourself. 💬 Speak to someone you trust. ☯️ Keep your routine consistent & gentle, ⚫ Be honest about how you're feeling. 💛 You matter to us! #NationalSuicidePreventionMonth #SuicidePrevention #LGBTQMentalHealth #YouAreNotAlone #BookSky

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Lambda Literary @lambdaliterary.org · 14/09/2026

The time is NOW, friends. The 2027 Lambda Literary Awards season is officially open. ✨ lambdaliteraryawards.submittable.com/submit #lammys2027

A starry dark background with the Lambda Literary Awards seal and the text “The 2027 Lammy Awards now accepting submissions 9.14.26 - 11.22.26 in the following categories:
Bisexual Fiction
Bisexual Nonfiction
Bisexual Poetry
Gay Fiction
Gay Memoir/Biography
Gay Poetry
Gay Romance
Lesbian Fiction
Lesbian Memoir/Biography
Lesbian Poetry
Lesbian Romance
LGBTQ+ Anthology
LGBTQ+ Children’s Books
LGBTQ+ Comics
LGBTQ+ Drama
LGBTQ+ Middle Grade
LGBTQ+ Mystery
LGBTQ+ Nonfiction
LGBTQ+ Poetry
LGBTQ+ Romance and Erotica
LGBTQ+ Speculative Fiction
LGBTQ+ Studies
LGBTQ+ Young Adult
Transgender Fiction
Transgender Nonfiction
Transgender Poetry

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Happy live creative day 🎉 To all the creatives out there, this day's for you 😊 #creativeday #authors #artists

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Couldn't resist this day! What better than some form of chocolate and a good book 😊 Here in the UK my favourite is Cadburys, do you have a favourite? #internationalchocolateday #sapphic #wlw #books

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Sapphic debut author spotlight is coming soon and I can't wait to showcase some of the new talent in our community that have published this year (2026). #sapphicauthors #debutauthor #lgbtqbooks #queerbooks #wlwbooks

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

What Really Matters by Rita Potter, published May 2025, 351 pages. Narrated August 2026 by Jessie Elwyn. Two falling towers. Four women. Lives forever altered. A powerful disaster story about survival, instinct, and love. #historicalfiction #bookstagram #wlwreads #queerlit #lgbtqbooks

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Well, I never knew this was a day but I'll take it 😁 Love Collab get togethers and bouncing ideas around especially if there's coffee ☕ #swapideasday #collabouration #writers #workbuddies #socialmedia

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Happy book release day to With All My Haunted Heart by Isabel Sterling 🎉 #bookrelease #sapphicreads #wlwreads #lgbtqbooks #bookstagram

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This book has so much emotion, it's completely stolen my heart 💕 Tropes 🪄 Paranormal 🪄 Witch 🪄 Magic 🪄 Found family 🪄 Family connections 🪄 Past and present 🪄 Cozy vibes Release date 8 September 2026 #sapphicbooks #wlwreads #queerlit #lgbtqbooks #sapphicbookstagram

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

What a great day for sapphic book releases 🦁 Love Safari - debut author L. Coetzer 💕 Didn't See That Coming - Alaina Erdell 💙 Winter Heart - Eline Evans ✨ Everything Turning - debut author Gillian Gilmore Congrats to all 🥂🎶💕 #sapphicreads #bookreleaseday #lgbtqreads #arcreader #wlwreads

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

What a debut! And an author to watch out for. Tropes 🏳️‍🌈 Sapphic romance 🐯 Found family 🦁 Ranger 🐍 Comedian 🐯 Slow burn 🦁 Phenomenal world building 🐍 Long distance 🐯 Opposites attract 🦁 Amazing BFF Review as usual on GR now. #sapphicbooks #wlwreads #queerlit #sapphicbookstagram #lgbtqreads

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

It's a wrap! Sapphic reads that made August special: 💜 Reckless Hearts, Ruby Scott ♥️ Chasing a Melody, A.L. Brooks 💜 Sparks Fly, Cee Steele ♥️ Didn't See That Coming, Alaina Erdell 💜 Everything Turning, Gillian Gilmore ♥️ Winter Heart, Eline Evans #sapphicbooks #wlwreads #lesbianbooks #lgbtqreads

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Alaina Erdell - DIDN'T SEE THAT COMING out September 1st! @alainaerdell.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Limited edition, sprayed-edge owners, this is your sign to crack open those hardbacks! sapphic books | wlw books

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Happy book release day to Sparks Fly by Cee Steele. I have so much love for Sawyer and just look at the artwork 💕 #sapphicreads #queerbooks #bookstagram #sapphicromance #loveislove

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Happy book release day to Reckless Hearts by the talented Ruby Scott. I have a discount code for the next 7 days on Ruby's website rubyscott.shop SAPPHICSTORY15 Thanks Ruby, I hope you're celebrating in style 🎉 #sapphicbooks #lesbianromance #sapphicbookstagram #wlwbooks #queerlit

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A day late!! Happy book release day to A.L. Brooks. This one completely stole my heart 💕 Tropes/themes .. no strings, non binary MC, self Discovery, small town setting, friends to lovers @albrookswriter.bsky.social #lgbtqbooks #sapphicbookstagram #sapphicromance #queerlit

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

They loved each other once. Imagine losing the love of your life and getting one more shot. Tropes/themes .. second chance, age Gap, MC50+, hope, humour as only Ruby does, low angst. 5th in a series, great as a standalone. Release 28th August 2026. #wlwbooks #lesbianromance #sapphicbookstagram

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The tropes in this sapphic fantasy/paranormal novel really pack a punch, and the writing itself is fantastic. 🔸Scottish legend 🔸Mythology 🔸Ancient magic 🔸Vampires 🔸Forbidden love 🔸Supernatural hunter 🔸Morally grey 🔸Set in Scotland #sapphicbooks #wlwbooks #mythologybooks #queerbookstagram #queerreads

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Some pirate books on my shelf, packed with high seas adventure, adventure, and sapphic pirate captains. The genres include historical, fantasy and Sci Fi #sapphicbooks #wlwbooks #bookstagram #queerbookstagram #fantasybooks

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Sparks Fly by indie author Cee Steele has been my latest ARC, due for release 28 August 2026. The artwork was provided by by Cee, Sawyer may or may not have caught my eye 😉bLove seeing character art. #sapphicbooks #sapphicromance #wlwbooks #queerlit #bookstagram

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Between books at the moment, so I picked up a cute sapphic fantasy novella (120 pages). What I enjoyed about this one was the very low angst read with rivalling Fae families, a touch of magic and a rather amusing cat 🐾 This was also a new to me author. #sapphicbooks #wlwbooks #fantasy #queerlit

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Super excited to be on the official ARC team for this one - Chasing a Melody by A.L. Brooks. A sapphic contemporary romance, non binary rep, small town, self discovery, 🥵 yeah, the heat is there! @albrookswriter.bsky.social #sapphicreads #wlwbooks #queerlit #arcreader

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Absolutely stoked to get overseas book mail. A huge thank you to author Isabel Sterling for making my day, you rock 🤘💕 #bookmail #sapphicbooks #wlwbooks

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The Lesbian Review @thelesbianreview.com · 02/08/2026

“I don’t normally do this, you know?” she said. “What, consume muffins in the small hours with strange women?” @malsportsjunkie.bsky.social #romance #moody f.mtr.cool/asfinpuarm

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

A great reading/listening month for me, 5 e-books and one audiobook, each one memorable for different reasons. Thank you to the authors and narrators that continue to entertain 💕 #sapphicbooks #wlwbooks #queerlit #lesbianbooks #audiobooks

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

My recent arc, courtesy of the author, NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books. When the bell rings by Claire Donniere A Christmas rom com, enemies to lovers, opposites attract, low angst read. Release date 11 August 2026. #sapphicbooks #wlwbooks #lesbianromance #arcreader #bookish

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I'm fortunate to have an arc of Sweet Heart by Indie author Mira Moore. It had me hooked from the start. If you're up for ice queen vibes, humour, two totally loveable MCs, slow burn, sapphic romance, then watch for the release date 💕 (TW) #sapphicreads #wlwbooks #lesbianromance #arcreader #bookish

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

A keeper in my library. A sapphic romance, beautifully written, genuinely engaging with character dynamics that feel authentic and perfectly aligned to their personalities. Oh and two CEOs as well as plenty of steam! #bookrecommendation #sapphicbooks #wlwbooks #lesbianromance #queerlit

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Nicole Pyland | Sapphic Romance Author @nicolepyland.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Time to highlight a course! Get Your Costs Out: $29 42 minutes Covers the choices to make, gives recs on what to spend your $ on for 1st few years based on cover design, editing, copyright, ISBNs, business address, and more. Learn more about it & other courses here: nicolepyland.thinkific.com

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Fantastic news today 😁 Looking forward to reading and reviewing Of Her Blood by debut author Rozina Hyland. #sapphicbooks #wlwbooks #arcreader #debutauthor #bookish

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Oh my goddess! Match Me If You Can by indie author Milena McKay knocks it out of the park as far as Greek Goddesses go. The 4th novella in the Cupid's and Goddesses series. 🏳️‍🌈 #wlwbooks #sapphicbooks #sapphicromance #greekmythology #bookstagram

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Jayne @jaynereviews.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Happy Book Release Day to indie author Michele Brower with her debut novel The Worst Regret. A sapphic romantic suspense that had me on the edge of my seat! #sapphicbooks #wlwbooks #debutauthor #indieauthor

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The Lesbian Review @thelesbianreview.com · 09/07/2026

New Interview with Bryce Oakley - free on our Patreon. Find out - what't the best pizza - why every hotel should have a library with more than horror books - writing stand alone vs series books f.mtr.cool/zitxmsfshw

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Nicole Pyland | Sapphic Romance Author @nicolepyland.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Semantics is the beginning of a friend-connected series. 4 books. 4 friends. All falling in love along the way. Check out book 1 because book 2 will be here before you know it! amazon.com/dp/B0H57J1NHY #lesbianromance #sapphicromance #lesbianfiction #sapphicfiction

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Eule Grey @eulegrey.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Happy Birthday @jms-books.com In 1986, Elle was a hot Goth. Now she’s a grump. Shy Suzanne wore a rah-rah skirt. She and Elle couldn’t keep their hands off each other. Now their days are empty. What happened to them? Is it too late to turn back the clock? #Sapphic July 1st!

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Golden Crown Literary Society @goldencrownls.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

AART with Pip Landers-Letts! We love these new additions to our TBR from Pip and can't wait to hear what you all think. As always we're so very excited to be continuing this series! Authors, Publishers, Narrators and Editors - we have opened the form: tr.ee/girfGJ7eX1

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Bella Books @bellabooks.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Bold Strokes Books @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

We are so thankful for our readers, who support our authors and our stories and our independent queer press all year long. This weekend, 15% all titles--ebook and paperback!!--in the webstore. www.boldstrokesbooks.com (Please remember, paperbacks can only be shipped to the US and Canada.)

Thank you! 15% off all titles. All ebook formats and paperbacks. Preorders excluded. Shipping available to the US and Canada only. Bold Strokes Books: Quality and Diversity in LGBTQ Literature.

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