LJ

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LJ’s Bookshelves

to-read‎ (969)
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read‎ (580)
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recipe-books‎ (9)
kids-books‎ (6)
2019‎ (171)
2018‎ (106)
favorites‎ (89)
2024‎ (75)
2020‎ (55)
2023‎ (40)

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lesbian‎ (165)
graphics‎ (103)
fantasy‎ (95)
queer‎ (93)
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young-adult‎ (88)
trans-umbrella‎ (81)

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decolonise‎ (53)
bisexual‎ (51)
gay‎ (48)
books-that-stick-with-you‎ (47)
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activism‎ (40)
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LJ’s Notes & Highlights

Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera

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are safe-havens where the polluted noise of the outside world, with all the bullies and bro-dudes and anti-feminist rhetoric, is shut out. Libraries have zero tolerance for bullshit. Their walls protect us and keep us safe from all the ...more

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LJ’s Groups

Queereaders — 21274 members — last activity 7 hours, 15 min ago
A group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and supporters interested in fun and stimulating conversation about books, movies, art, ...more

Goodreads Librarians Group — 316806 members — last activity 1 minute ago
Goodreads Librarians are volunteers who help ensure the accuracy of information about books and authors in the Goodreads' catalog. The Goodreads Libra ...more

The Sapphic Squad — 6975 members — last activity Mar 14, 2026 08:05AM
A book group for reading sapphic books and connecting over our often-obscure favorites! At least for now we're predominantly-YA but adult recs are ALW ...more