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Happy International Nonbinary Day 2026!

Happy International Nonbinary Day 2026! We’re celebrating, as we do, with books starring nonbinary main characters and/or love interests! For even more recs, check out past years’ posts.

Early Reader

Witchycakes #1: Sweet Magic by Kara LeReau and Ariane Moreira

Welcome to the most magical bakery — Witchycakes! Little Blue, a witch-in-training, delivers baked goods all over their town, and helps their neighbors with a touch of magic. Cozy up with this sweet chapter book with irresisitible full-color art on every page!

In a magical bakery called Witchycakes there’s a young witch-to-be named Blue. Blue’s Mama bakes with magic and Blue makes the deliveries! They ride their bike all over town with their basket filled with magical scones, tartes, and pies to deliver. There’s always something going on in Shelville and Blue loves to help their neighbors — especially if helping them means they get to use a little bit of magic.

Cook up some love with Blue as they use magic and problem-solving to be the best helper they can be in their whimsical little town. And there’s a special magical recipe at the end of the book!

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Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Adult Fiction: July-December 2026

This post is sponsored by Lucy Linne in honor of her cozy Sapphic horror, Mist in the Willows, on sale for Pride for $1.99!

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The Brides by Charlotte Cross (July 7th)

“Come to me, and be mine for eternity.”

1884. When Mafalda journeys to Budapest to care for her grieving aunt, her secret love, Lucy, hurries from London to comfort her, with chaperone and lady’s maid in tow.

But lady’s maid Alice, blessed and cursed with the Sight, is tormented by terrifying visions. When chaperone Eliza falls prey to a disturbing wasting illness, the women hope to seek the healing waters of Transylvania. At a nobleman’s invitation, they set out for Castle Dracula.

In the depths of the forest, miles from civilization, their host reveals his true intentions; a monstrous ambition which will tear the women apart.

And not all of them will survive.

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