April showers brought us the wonderful tempura encrusted flower that is Chef's Kiss! - written by Jarrett Melendez, illustrated by Danica Brine, colored by Hank Jones, and lettered by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. A perfect bite-sized slice of life story about Ben, an English major, fresh out of college, struggling with employment, that stumbles upon the perfect opportunity at a cute little restaurant where NO EXPERIENCE!!! is needed. Funny, charming, and a little sexy, this book is the perfect story to read on a cool summer morning, while sipping your favorite beverage and munching on a crispy pastr ..read more

Our hosts Chris and Amy present their longest episode yet! This month, they've had the pleasure of reading and discussing Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, written by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. They laugh, they cry (seriously), and they make metaphors like it's their job! And it's all because of this excellent slice of life story, which centers around the budding friendship of two Mexican American teenagers in the 1980s and explores how their relationship inexplicably intertwines two families for the better. Of note, Chris has claimed that this may be his new favorite book t ..read more

Our hosts Chris and Amy spend nearly two hours gushing over everything Heartstopper, the mega sensation of a graphic novel series drawn and written by the amazing Alice Oseman. From the two (soon to be three) season Netflix adaptation, to the gayest and most iconic scenes in the series, to their theories on what awaits us in volume 6, season 3, and beyond, nothing is off the table. If you've read the books, or even if you've only watched the Netflix series or you're simply curious about what all the (well-earned) fuss is about, you will not want to miss what promises to be their best episode y ..read more

Our hosts Chris and Amy read the perfectly bite-sized work of queer teen romantic fiction (possibly the best four word combination ever concocted), Twelfth Grade Night! A graphic novel oozing with as much character as it does heart, this story take mighty inspiration from some of Shakespeare's most famous (and fun) works. There's an honest to goodness love triangle, many hijinks, and important messages about acceptance and overcoming grief. You'd be amazed by how much the authors, Molly Horton Booth and Stephanie Kate Strohm, managed to fit into this delectably scrumptious story. The illustrat ..read more

Our hosts Chris and Amy have a lot to say about the queer and chaotic (in all the best ways) Christmas rom-com, 'Kiss Her Once for Me,' by Alison Cochrun. Amy said it best when attempting to summarize what this book was about in two words: fate and failure. If you like any of the following things, you may need to hurry up and read this book so you can listen to this episode! Snowy bridges lit by Christmas lights. Bookstore meet-cutes. Bakery-related puns. The Great British Bake Off references. Taylor Swift (nothing more must be said). Touching stories about finding yourself and your true fam ..read more

Our hosts Chris and Amy discuss the House in the Cerulean Sea, by TJ Klune. Be warned, because you will soon be wrapped in a big gay blanket through no control of your own. This book is a wonderfully important tale about breaking out of your rut, no matter how scary or daunting that task may be, and finding your place in the world amongst family, friends, and maybe even a few magical beings. In a wonderous setting that makes you wish you were there and amongst characters so vibrant you'll claim you're their closest friend by the end, come with us on this journey that you'll think about long af ..read more