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What better way to beckon second glances this summer than with a book that signals your profound sophistication? Then again, how about a work you can still make sense of while sipping cocktails at the pool? To spare you the homework of finding the best books for your mood, wallet, and barbecue chatter, we asked folks at four of the country's best lesbian and gay bookstores for their predictions about the summer's most-anticipated titles. This short list is the result, with thanks to Philip Rafshoon of Outwrite Books and Coffeehouse in Atlanta, Ed Hermance of Giovanni's Room in Philadelphia, Kim Brinster of New York City's Oscar Wilde Memorial Bookshop, and Jason Galloway at San Francisco's A Different Light Bookstore.

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Grown Lesbians Post Adorable Photos of Themselves on 'Baby Dyke' Instagram

To Lesbians Everywhere

XOXO, Michelle Paradise

Genderqueer Comic Kelli Dunham On Getting (Thee) Away From a Nunnery

Genderqueer comic Kelli Dunham went from a sheltered childhood to the nunnery to taking center stage -- and is making the world a better place in the process.

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Gay guide to the Oscars

Brokeback Mountain. Capote. Transamerica. No matter who wins--sorry, no matter who the Oscar goes to--this year's Academy Awards promises to be the gayest in its 78-year history. Here's a look at who's been invited to the party on March 5

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Responding to J.K. Rowling: It’s Past Time for Lesbians to Speak Out

Two lesbian feminist activists talk about why it's important to denounce trans-exclusionary language.

This Lesbian Got Her Groove Back on a 500-Mile Hike

When her 30-year relationship ended, Carolyn Wood, an Olympic swimmer at 14, laced up her boots and traversed the Camino de Santiago.

The First Time I Went to a Lesbian Bar in North Carolina

This Advocate editor's memory of her college town has changed after the state passed its infamous anti-LGBT law.

Miss Cleo Still Knows

Last year the famed psychic told us she was a lesbian; this year she has a new CD. She sits down with us to read Britney, Bush, and Obama.

Respect's Jennifer Hudson on Aretha as an Activist and an LGBTQ+ Icon

The Oscar winner steps into the big screen role she was born to play.

Letter from the Editor

"I'm always in favor of recognizing the people who pushed forward through the B.S. to make our lives better or to challenge us to do so ourselves."

10 times 'Star Wars' was queer AF

These LGBTQ+ characters and plot lines made our queer hearts happy!

18 Must-Read LGBT Books We Missed Last Year

Whether it's a closeted lesbian senator, bisexual professors, transgender steelworkers, or a sweet gay couple making ice cream in the Midwest, there's something for everyone on this list.

Portraits of Pride: New York City Edition

Pride is always really about people who are willing to live their lives openly. Meet a few of them from this weekend's New York City Pride.

Anti Constance Facebook Page Ruffles Feathers

Katie Couric Ellen Degeneres Talk American Idol and Gay Rights

Chi GL Hall of Fame Selects Inductees

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Gays may have the bears and otters, but lesbians have ninjas in our ranks.

XOXO, Michelle Paradise

Provincetown local Sally Rose shares why she made the move to Provincetown permanently.

Genderqueer comic Kelli Dunham went from a sheltered childhood to the nunnery to taking center stage -- and is making the world a better place in the process.

Brokeback Mountain. Capote. Transamerica. No matter who wins--sorry, no matter who the Oscar goes to--this year's Academy Awards promises to be the gayest in its 78-year history. Here's a look at who's been invited to the party on March 5

Two lesbian feminist activists talk about why it's important to denounce trans-exclusionary language.

When her 30-year relationship ended, Carolyn Wood, an Olympic swimmer at 14, laced up her boots and traversed the Camino de Santiago.

This Advocate editor's memory of her college town has changed after the state passed its infamous anti-LGBT law.

Last year the famed psychic told us she was a lesbian; this year she has a new CD. She sits down with us to read Britney, Bush, and Obama.

The Oscar winner steps into the big screen role she was born to play.

"I'm always in favor of recognizing the people who pushed forward through the B.S. to make our lives better or to challenge us to do so ourselves."

These LGBTQ+ characters and plot lines made our queer hearts happy!

Travel responsibly to one of the most dynamic LGBTQ havens for womxn from all walks of life. Please note that all photos featured were taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whether it's a closeted lesbian senator, bisexual professors, transgender steelworkers, or a sweet gay couple making ice cream in the Midwest, there's something for everyone on this list.

Pride is always really about people who are willing to live their lives openly. Meet a few of them from this weekend's New York City Pride.