The Bi Pod Bulletin - January 2023
Queer Books to Watch Out For! The 6 Times We Almost Kissed (And The One Time We Did)
Penny and Tate have been stuck together their whole lives (their moms are best friends), and they would like everyone to know that they definitely absolutely hate it and are totally not obsessed with each other or in love! The last few years have been difficult for both of them (Tate’s mom is sick, Penny’s dad died), which means constantly being exposed to each others’ worsts moments. When the girls are forced to live together because of their moms, they’re determined to ignore the thing between them and pretend everything is okay… should be easy, right?
This nod to fanfic manages to fit so much in! There is an enemies (but not really) to lovers romance running through the heart of the book, but it also incorporates difficult parental relationships, mental health and disability, class and rural healthcare access, as well as some chosen family vibes. From the blurb for the book I was expecting a slightly more romp-y vibe, which didn’t end up being the tone so I had to recalibrate a bit after I started reading. Still a lot of fun, it just has a bigger thread of navigating trauma than I expected going in (which was very well done, to be clear!). This was my first Tess Sharpe read, and I’m looking forward to more.
Available January 24th!
Chelsee
The Podcast
Last week, we released our first episode of 2023. We announced some exciting new changes to our Patreon tiers (you're getting more for your money!), set some intentions for the year, and somehow ended up talking about...leeks?
On today's episode, we talked to a very special guest. Nicole Antionette is a writer, podcast host, community-builder, long-distance hiker, and a bisexual! We chatted about coming out on the internet, boundaries, and queer awakenings. It was a lovely and interesting conversation that you won't want to miss.
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Chelsee & Christina