This June 28th (2024) is the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. In honor of that, here's a re-release of our episode all about queer history, the impact of Stonewall, and queer romance books we love. Featuring friend and fellow librarian, Thomas! Books we mention:Red White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonThe God Box by Alex SanchezThe Rainbow trilogy by Alex SanchezCity of Bones by Cassandra ClareHarry Potter by She Who Shall Not Be AcknowledgedThe Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily DanforthAristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire SáenzThey Both Die At the End by Adam SilveraSimon Vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky AlbertalliDavid LevithanTessa DareFloat Plan by Trish Doller (prosthetic leg on cover!)Titan by Jillian GravesSarah J. MaasBook of Gothel by Mary McMyne (Google Lens Cover)Something Wild and Wonderful by Anita KellyToo Hot To Handle by Tessa BaileyVirginia Heath (the author Jackie couldn't remember but likes the illustrative style)Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusMortal Follies by Alexis HallGirls and Their Horses by Eliza Jane BrazierDear Prudence by Daniel LaverlyMarriage, A history by Stephanie CoontzSources:"Stonewall Riots" (history.com, 2017)“Stonewall then and now” (Walsh, 2019)“‘Queer, hilarious and full of joy’: the rise of LGBTQ+ romance fiction” (Braidwood, 2022)“‘I Just Want Something That’s Gay and Happy’: L.G.B.T.Q. Romance Is Booming” (Harris, 2022)“The Rise of Queer ‘New Adult Romance’ Literature,” (Beggs, 2022)“I ONLY READ QUEER ROMANCE AND I FEEL GREAT ABOUT IT” (Sackton, 2017)“Love is for everyone. Modern romance writers are breaking barriers to show it” (Asmelash, 2023)“A Brief History of the Path to Securing LGBTQ Rights” (Davidson, 2022)“Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"” (Human Rights Campaign.org)“Stonewall at 40: The Voice Articles That Sparked a Final Night of Rioting” (Village voice, 1969, ed. 2009)Bookstagram Examples@Mariannareads@lilys.bookcase