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New Must Watch List for Apple TV

Published 1 day ago • 6 min read

Hello Reader,

This week we have a new Must Watch List - this time focused on Apple TV. I scrummaged around on there, watched a bunch of things and came out with a list of shows that I think are pretty cool, and all of them are sapphic.

We also have some cool new book reviews, one is a weird and madcap journey while the other is a sweet cozy meet-cute romance. It always makes me happy when we do a diverse array of book choices because I am really focused on bringing books to readers.
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COZY READ OF THE WEEK

Of Potions and Honey by Cara N. Delaney is a cozy smalltown fantasy novel that has a mystery at its center. While it’s not a romance novel, it has a sapphic romance as one of the subplots.

Tara says, “The bottom of the blurb says: “Of Potions and Honey is a cosy, sapphic romantic fantasy for fans of The Spellshop and Stardew Valley!” I don’t know what The Spellshop is, but I can absolutely confirm that it’ll appeal if you’re a fan of the video game Stardew Valley.”

​If this sounds like your vibe then check it out​
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TLR Event: We Need to Talk about AI in Sapphic Fiction​

We just sent out access to our programs for the event. I think they are pretty cool. It’s a downloadable magazine with a lot of information in it.

We also have a fun game for folks to enjoy before the event.

My goal for the event is to come out of the discussion answering this question - What are responsible and ethical ways forward in our changing landscape for Publishers, Authors and Readers of Sapphic Fiction?

There is still time to grab a ticket - but do it now. The event happens next Saturday.

Guess the Book

Don't forget to go all the way to the bottom to play this week's guess the book.
Have a beautiful Sunday and see you at the event,

Sheena

P.S. This space exists because of reader, author and publisher support. If you’d like to help us grow then Patreon’s the best way.​
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These are the latest reviews from TheLesbianReview.com - click on the cover or title of the book to read the full review.
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The great thing about reviews is that we read books and share ones we like, upping the chances of you finding only the best books out there.

NEW LIST :3 Must-Watch Sapphic TV Shows on Apple in 2026/7

This list contains 3 tv shows with main characters who are sapphic. We also recommend a couple of tv shows with secondary sapphic characters that we enjoyed.

​Catch it here​

Never Date a Celebrity by Claire Forsythe is a warm, cozy, meet-cute romance about two women who overcome the spotlight of superstardom and the unwanted attention that it brings.

From our review: “The writing was lush and the pacing was perfect for me in this intimate and homey read. Scenes depicting the Ballyluck townsfolk as well as the surrounding Irish countryside add to the atmosphere and make the reader feel immersed in the setting.”

​Read the full review here​

Your Overlord Thanks You by Benny Lawrence Is a madcap, dramatic and unrelenting trip through most of the life of world conqueror Lex – your Overlord.

From our review: “The author has a remarkable ability to insult in colorful terms, and a knack for leading a reader in unexpected ways on surprising paths.”

​Read the full review here​

In case you missed last week's reviews, here they are again.

The Rewind Effect by Morgan Lee Miller is an emotional, heart-rending story about the enduring power of love that will take you on a rollercoaster of a journey.

From our review: “At this novel's heart lies the lifelong relationship between Jamie and Mallory, a bond that refuses to be broken and shapes both of their lives.”

Two favourite badges puts this in the Best of the Best category

​Read the full review here​

Cards on the Table by Lana Harper and Jilly Gagnon is a witchy mystery that combines tarot cards, a gothic mansion, family secrets, a suspicious death, and enough questionable rich people to make me very happy.

From our review: “Like a lot of Lana Harper’s books this is beautifully atmospheric and yet cosy book. The mansion, the occult elements, and the sense that there are secrets hiding behind every door all work really well together.”

​Read the full review here​

The Lost Brontë by Catherine Friend is a compelling mystery set in the late 1800s that captivated me and kept me reading well into the night.

From our review: “Lily was a gem of a main character. She defies societal norms and expectations of the era”

​Read the full review here​

Today I give you clues to a book that is featured in our Highly Recommended category on TLR. Can you guess the book? Play to find out.​
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This book is a small-town romance with a lot of warmth, a sprinkle of spice, and all the feels of the autumn/fall season.

One of the main characters is clumsy and awkward.

One character is a hot new butch in town.

One of the settings is a pumpkin patch.

Can you guess what it is?

​See if you are right​

We always have been and always will be Human Made, just like cookies. We do not review or promote AI work and ask authors to be honest about their books when they submit to us.

How to Find Your Next Read

Looking for your next sapphic read? We’ve got plenty of ways to help you find the perfect book!

​Book Finder Advanced Search – Search using multiple criteria at once to narrow down exactly what you're looking for. Listings are excluded from these results.
​Tropes & Genres – Browse books by your favourite themes and categories. Clicking on the links in this list includes listings in the results.Top Ranked Books – Check out our highly recommended books. These are books with favourite badges.
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​New Releases - See what's new on the shelf.

​Listings - Book listings that were previously new releases.
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Remember, each page on the website displays a certain number of results and with thousands of reviews to see there is a high likelihood that there are multiple pages of results.

No matter how you like to search, we make it easy to discover your next great read!

In case you missed it, these interviews are available for free on our Patreon Page.

Effie Calvin

  • Why she moved countries
  • Whether she prefers dogs or cats
  • Why she took the leap to self publish

​See the full interview here​

Bryce Oakley

  • What's the best pizza
  • Why every hotel should have a library with more than horror books
  • Writing stand alone vs series books

​See the full interview here​

Julia Underwood

  • Why every story deserves a happy ending and an animal sidekick.
  • Gravitating towards certain stories.
  • Why horror is a never-say-never read.

​See the full interview here​

Carly Bryant

  • How she went from hiding her stories to publishing them.
  • Writing two types of stories and using two author names.
  • Younger self advice.
  • Reading science fiction

​See the full interview here​

Mandy Olivieri

  • Her Snail Mail club
  • Books that start with a bang
  • An unusual animal experience

​See the full interview here​

Sabrina Blaum

  • Why Blaum likes to write characters who are a little lost.
  • Women who chose themselves.
  • Writing based on personal taste vs what will sell.

​See the full interview here​

Lori L Lake

  • Writing during a life changing incident.
  • Falling into publishing and lessons learned.
  • Feelings on horror.

​See the full interview here​

Veronica Gutiérrez

  • What flavour of mystery Gutiérrez prefers to write.
  • A passion for cocktails and how she fundraises by making drinks.

​See the full interview here​

E.V Bancroft

  • Code breaking.
  • The real horror is cold.
  • Favourite gifts.

​See the full interview here​

C Jean Downer

  • Mystery is an awesome genre.
  • The best hikes.
  • Otherworldly themes.

​See the full interview here​

Jamey Moody

  • How the WNBA and distinct voices led to a book idea.
  • Triathlon races and being swam over.
  • How a broken ankle felt like nothing would ever be the same.

​See the full interview here​

Benna Bos

  • Why dogs are such a big part of her writing.
  • The best kind of dog.
  • Lessons learnt.

​See the full interview here​

Cheyenne Blue

  • Favourite camping gear.
  • Who convinced her to take the leap and try writing a long book.
  • Why her book features a sausage factory.

​See the full interview here​

Melissa Tereze

  • Tereze's new pen name.
  • Why age gaps are so appealing.
  • Feelings about horror books.

​See the full interview here​

Chris Zett

  • Her favourite book to write.
  • The best way to be thanked.
  • Reading science fiction.

​See the full interview here​

Alaina Erdell

Erdell talks about what still surprises her about the process of writing, what she would gift herself, and book awards.

​See the full interview here​

A.L. brooks

Zette talks about her favourite book to write, the best way to be thanked, and reading science fiction,

​See the full interview here​

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