All the (More!) Books! June 6, 2025

This week, Danika talks about five excellent queer beach reads.

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Books Discussed:

The Pairing by Casey McQuiston

Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan

This is What it Feels Like by Rebecca Barrow

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

Falling In Love With Hominids by Nalo Hopkinson

Links Mentioned:

The Best Beach Reads of All Time

9 of My Favorite Queer Beach Reads

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