Danika Ellis

Danika spends most of her time talking about queer women books at the Lesbrary. Blog: The Lesbrary Twitter: @DanikaEllis

My Most-Anticipated Queer Books of the Summer

It’s finally spring here in the northern hemisphere, and I’m already thinking about summer books. I keep a running list ...

This Book Forever Changed How I Think About Stories

I read this book more than years ago, and it has not left my brain. It changed my life, and it's a must-read for any lover of stories.

12 Must-Read New Queer Books Out in April 2025

From sapphic romance to trans historical fiction to Indigiqueer poetry, here are 12 of the most exciting new queer books out in April 2025.

What To Read for the Read Harder Challenge in April 2025

These new books out in April—from a noodle shop cozy mystery to a merman romantasy—all check off 2025 Read Harder Challenge tasks.

Floral Bookmarks for Spring? Groundbreaking.

Celebrate the arrival of spring with these gorgeous floral bookmarks, including metal, wooden, and micro crochet designs.

The Queer Books I’d Buy if Money Was No Object

This week, I was outbid in the Crime Writers for Trans Rights 2025 Auction, which is great news, because it ...

What are You Reading in April?

We made it through March! I don’t know about you, but this has been a rocky beginning of the year. ...

Embrace Your Geek Side With Books About Your Favorite Media

From podcasts to movies to bands and more, here are seven books celebrating our favorite media.

All the Backlist! March 28, 2025

Today, Danika recommends a few trans graphic novels to read for the 2025 Trans Rights Readathon.

5 Books for the 5 Prompts of the 2025 Trans Rights Readathon

It’s the last Our Queerest Shelves newsletter before the end of the 2025 Trans Rights Readathon (which is March 31st, ...

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