Pride 2025: A Q+ Celebration!
June 9
I Want You More by Swan Huntley
In I Want You More, Swan Huntley takes readers on a wild, unexpected ride through the tangled world of fame, love, and obsession. The story kicks off with Zara Pines, a ghostwriter who’s recently lost her domineering father, seeking a fresh start. She takes on a high-profile gig working with Jane Bailey, a celebrity chef known for her show 30 Bucks Top. Jane’s offer to have Zara stay at her gorgeous East Hampton estate for the summer sounds too good to be true, and at first, it seems like a dream—sun, sand, and a glimpse into the world of fame. But things quickly get complicated as Zara falls for Jane in ways she didn’t expect.
As the days pass, Zara’s infatuation grows, but so does her understanding of Jane’s carefully crafted persona. Behind the camera, Jane is nothing like the charming, bubbly chef her fans adore. Zara begins to see a darker side, one that Jane keeps hidden from the public eye. The more Zara gets sucked into Jane’s world, the more she starts to lose herself in it. Before long, she’s wearing Jane’s clothes and adopting her habits. The lines between them blur, and Zara must decide how far she’s willing to go before Jane consumes her completely. It’s a gripping, slow-burn psychological drama about the danger of losing yourself in someone else’s image, and it will keep you guessing until the very last page. A perfect read for Pride 2025!
Where to buy? I Want You More is available to purchase at all reputable booksellers.
Booksmart
Before Bottoms, there was Booksmart. And honestly, this queer teen classic walked so that a whole wave of chaotic lesbian cinema could run. Directed by Olivia Wilde and starring Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever, Booksmart is the ultimate “one wild night” high school comedy, but it’s also a heartwarming (and sometimes painfully real) story about friendship, self-discovery, and learning how to loosen the grip on perfectionism.
The film gives us one of the most memorable queer teen moments of the past decade, as Amy (Dever) navigates her first crush and awkward hookups with the kind of honest vulnerability that’s rarely given to young lesbian characters. It’s not just funny, it’s exhilarating. The whole thing feels like a party we still want to be invited to, even years later. If you missed it back when it premiered, there’s no better time to catch up. And if you’ve already seen it? It’s absolutely worth a rewatch.
Where to watch? Booksmart is available to stream on Hulu in the US and Disney+ in the rest of the world.
Love in the Big City
If you’re into gorgeously shot, emotionally layered dramas that tug at your heartstrings, Love in the Big City will hit you right in the feels. Adapted from Park Sang Young’s bestselling novel, this 2024 Korean drama follows Go Young, a gay man living with his straight best friend Mi Ae, as he confronts the complexities of love, family, and self-worth in a world that hasn’t always been kind to him.
Told with quiet sensitivity and featuring stunning direction by Heo Jin Ho, Hong Ji Young, Son Tae Kyeom, and Kim Se In, the show explores everything from heartbreak to healing with a uniquely queer perspective. Watching Go Young navigate a fraught relationship with his mother, grapple with the loss of his first love, and find moments of clarity while traveling in Thailand feels both specific and deeply universal. The performances are grounded, the writing is tender, and the whole series radiates emotional honesty. This is the kind of drama we rarely get in queer storytelling, and we’re so glad it exists.
Where to watch?Love in the Big City is streaming on Viki.
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