Recorded at the Dauphin County Library System's Rainbow Makers' Fair on 6/20/26, Amber interviews makers and attendees to find out their favorite queer books and tropes!

Thank you so much for listening. We're honored to have been a part of your lives!

Reflecting on how far books have come in LGBTQ+ representation since they were kids, Ben and Jamie discuss some of the books that made an impact on them in their journeys.

Books discussed:

• Gilda Trillim: Shepherdess of Rats by Steven L. Peck
• The Bachelor Brothers Bed & Breakfast by Bill Richardson
• Faking It by Jennifer Crusie
• Shakesqueer by Madhavi Menon
• We Burn So Bright by TJ Klune
• Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin
• The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite
• Angels in America by Tony Kushner
• The Witches of Thistle Grove by Lana Harper
• Sorcery and Small Magics by Maiga Doocy

The truly riveting Meg Day joins cohosts Ben and Samantha in this episode as they discuss Day's book, Last Psalm at Sea Level. Meg describes their inspiration for this breathtaking collection of poetry , from Donne and deafness, to simply wanting to be seen for who you are. An hour has never gone by so quickly!

If you're interested in reading Last Psalm at Sea Level after listening to this episode, consider borrowing it from your local library or purchasing it from an independent bookstore!