All Queer Here - A Podcast About LGBTQ+ Books
By All Queer Here
All Queer Here - A Podcast About LGBTQ+ BooksApr 29, 2024
Stars in Their Eyes - Ep 24
Anna and Miranda discuss meeting someone as a young person and the magic of fleeting romance, fandoms and the importance of representation in media. Stars in Their Eyes by Jessica Walton and Aśka.
Heartstopper Vol 5 Ep 23
In January’s episode we pick up in the Heartstopper series with volume five, which has a young adult intended audience due to sexual discussions and scenes. Miranda and Anna discuss long-term relationships, consent, overbearing parents and sex-ed in Texas.
Tegan and Sara: Junior High Ep 22
In December’s episode, Anna and Miranda discuss Tegan and Sara: Junior High by Tegan and Sara Quin, illustrated by Tillie Walden. They chat about what it’s like moving and fitting in at a new school, along with crushes, and how uncomfortable bra shopping was that first time.
Icebreaker Ep 21
Anna and Miranda chat about non-sports fans still enjoying sports stories, loving queer representation and how important normalizing discussions of mental health are.
Old Enough Ep 20
*Trigger warning* This podcast deals with topics like sexual assault and we encourage you to be cautious listening if this is a topic that is difficult for you.
Anna and Miranda talk about Old Enough by Haley Jakobson. They chat about queer culture, dealing with trauma and how friendship can change over time.
Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail Ep 19
Anna and Miranda (with special guest Sarah) discuss Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail by Ashley Herring Blake. There is much gushing over a sexy carpenter and discussing late bloomer status and discussing the use of labels. We hope you enjoy!
Pageboy Ep 18
Anna and Miranda talk all things Elliot Page (he/him) and had so many feelings about this memoir. With raw writing and relatable stories about gendered fashion and relationships.
Kings of B'more Ep 17
Anna and Miranda chat about "Kings of B'more" by R Eric Thomas (he/him). They discuss the joys of queer friendship and the pains of losing a friend to distance, among others queer things. Hope you enjoy.
If I Was Your Girl Ep 16
Anna and Miranda discuss "If I Was Your Girl" by Meredith Russo (she/her). In addition to loving this book, Anna makes an announcement and appeals to the author for another book. They also talk about ways to be a better trans ally during this time and would love your suggestions in the comments.
Flamer Ep 15
Anna and Miranda talk about Flamer by Mike Curato (he/him). They chat about supporting all of our queer family, intersectionality, and words used against us. WARNING, they discuss self-harm. Please listen with caution if this is a triggering topic for you.
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Cemetery Boys Ep 14
Anna and Miranda discuss Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas. They chat about gender, chosen family, representation and complicated family dynamics.
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Answers in the Pages Ep 13
Anna and Miranda talk about censorship, book banning and the importance of seeing yourself in the media you consume.
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Gender Queer Ep 12
Join Anna and Miranda as we discuss Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe (e, em, eir). We discuss relating to books that both do and do not represent our lived experiences, banned books, gender as a complicated concept and if you listen carefully you can hear one of our pugs who joined the episode.
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She Gets the Girl Ep 11
Anna & Miranda discus "She Gets the Girl" by wife writing duo Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derrick. They discuss being bad at dating, awkward moments and more.
If you #queerbookbomb, let us know what fantastic queer books you are dropping off for others!!
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Interview with "Mademoiselle Revolution" author Zoe Sivak
Anna & Miranda were so excited to receive ARCs of "Mademoiselle Revolution" by Zoe Sivak (she/her). Join them while they interview the author herself on queer culture, crafting a fuller picture of history and how we can learn from and connect with the past. We loved this book and we know you will too! "Mademoiselle Revolution" is out NOW and it's the historical fiction you've been waiting for.
I Wish You All the Best Ep 10
Join Anna & Miranda as we dive into gender identity while discussing the non-binary anthem "I Wish You All the Best" by Mason Deaver (they/them).
If you #queerbookbomb, let us know what fantastic queer books you are dropping off for others!!
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Delilah Green Doesn't Care Ep 9
If you #queerbookbomb, let us know what fantastic queer books you are dropping off for others!!
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Pumpkin Ep 8
**This episode was recorded before SCOTUS overturned Roe v Wade. While we are deeply angered by the far reaching implications this has, we also, like many, feel numb and unsure of how to proceed. Check on each other, fill up your cups and remember, you are not alone.
We recommend donating or accessing care based on your needs or capability to any of these great resources:
Join Anna & Miranda as we discuss wanting to be ourselves, fictional chosen family, how body image expectations are unfair to everyone, what our drag names would be (Baby Vicksburg and Mittens Barclay) and that true success is being who you are.
If you #queerbookbomb, let us know what fantastic queer books you are dropping off for others!!
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Like a Love Story- Ep 7
Join Anna and Miranda as we explore "Like a Love Story" by Abdi Nazemian. We chat about the pockets of history sprinkled throughout and how queer folks have to seek out our history, how divas live in layers, that "We have no future without a past" and how the AIDS crisis was an example of governments choosing to ignore a marginalized community in crisis.
We encourage you to check out the non-profit Point of Pride pointofpride.org we mention here and we'd love to hear about organizations you all are fans of!
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Love is Love Ep 6
Anna & Miranda talk about the heavy topic of mass shootings, how radical love actually is and how allies are appreciated, but also need to understand how language choices can hurt despite intent.
The victims of the Pulse shooting.
Stanley Almodovar III, 23 years old
Amanda L. Alvear, 25 years old
Oscar A. Aracena Montero, 26 years old
Rodolfo Ayala Ayala, 33 years old
Antonio Davon Brown, 29 years old
Darryl Roman Burt II, 29 years old
Angel Candelario-Padro, 28 years old
Juan Chavez Martinez, 25 years old
Luis Daniel Conde, 39 years old
Cory James Connell, 21 years old
Tevin Eugene Crosby, 25 years old
Deonka Deidra Drayton, 32 years old
Simón Adrian Carrillo Fernández, 31 years old
Leroy Valentin Fernandez, 25 years old
Mercedez Marisol Flores, 26 years old
Peter Ommy Gonzalez Cruz, 22 years old
Juan Ramon Guerrero, 22 years old
Paul Terrell Henry, 41 years old
Frank Hernandez, 27 years old
Miguel Angel Honorato, 30 years old
Javier Jorge Reyes, 40 years old
Jason Benjamin Josaphat, 19 years old
Eddie Jamoldroy Justice, 30 years old
Anthony Luis Laureano Disla, 25 years old
Christopher Andrew Leinonen, 32 years old
Alejandro Barrios Martinez, 21 years old
Brenda Marquez McCool, 49 years old
Gilberto R. Silva Menendez, 25 years old
Kimberly Jean Morris, 37 years old
Akyra Monet Murray, 18 years old
Luis Omar Ocasio Capo, 20 years old
Geraldo A. Ortiz Jimenez, 25 years old
Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera, 36 years old
Joel Rayon Paniagua, 32 years old
Jean Carlos Mendez Perez, 35 years old
Enrique L. Rios, Jr., 25 years old
Jean Carlos Nieves Rodríguez, 27 years old
Xavier Emmanuel Serrano-Rosado, 35 years old
Christopher Joseph Sanfeliz, 24 years old
Yilmary Rodríguez Solivan, 24 years old
Edward Sotomayor Jr., 34 years old
Shane Evan Tomlinson, 33 years old
Martin Benitez Torres, 33 years old
Jonathan A. Camuy Vega, 24 years old
Juan Pablo Rivera Velázquez, 37 years old
Luis Sergio Vielma, 22 years old
Franky Jimmy DeJesus Velázquez, 50 years old
Luis Daniel Wilson-Leon, 37 years old
Jerald Arthur Wright, 31 years old
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Red, White & Royal Blue Ep 5
Anna & Miranda drop a surprise PRIDE month episode of Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (they/she). We chat about young love/hate (or is it hate/love?), sameness-offs and the America we all really want right now (woman president? yes, please).
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All Boys Aren't Blue Ep 4
Anna & Miranda discuss "All Boys Aren't Blue" by George M. Johnson (they/them). This episode does contain slightly more mature content than previous episodes. In this episode Anna & Miranda discuss book banning, getting books in the hands of queer folks that need them, sex and sexual assault, representation, and how we can all relate to trauma.
If you are wanting to drop off your previously read queer books, look for locations of Free Little Libraries here: littlefreelibrary.org/ourmap/
Post your drop-offs on social media and use #queerbookbomb and tag us @allqueerherepod! We’d love to shout some of you out in the future!
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Felix Ever After
Join us in discussing Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender (they/he). We laugh, we cry, we get outraged, but we are Felix #stans for life! We adore Kacen and their fight for equality in literary representation and holding others responsible for harmful practices. YASSSS MY LEIGE!
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Episode 2- Heartstopper Vol 3 & 4
Anna and Miranda discuss Volumes 3 and 4 of Heartstopper by Alice Oseman, soon to be a Netflix series!
Episode 1- Heartstopper Volumes 1 & 2
We cover the book series Heartstopper Volume 1 & 2 by Alice Oseman (she/they). Join us in swooning over the fluffiest teen boy-boy love story.
And don't forget it comes out on Netflix April 22, 2022!
Episode 0- Intro
Introduction to the two married lesbians in question. Anna and Miranda share how snazzy they are and encourage you to come on back to check out Episode 1 all about Heartstopper Volumes 1 & 2 by Alice Oseman. We're charming, we're excited to dive in and we're All Queer Here!