Book Review: Fabulosa! The Story of Polari, Britain’s Secret Gay Language by Paul Baker

You may think you know everything there is to know about gay slang, but there’s a secret language from the past that’s a mystery to many. Daz Skubich reads ‘Fabulosa!’ to learn more about Polari.

Vicky Romeo Plus Joolz: TQ meets the author

Ely Percy, an established Scottish writer talks to The Queerness about her soon to be published novel about lesbian life for her chosen protagonist in the early noughties. It has something for everyone, whether the protagonist excites or annoys you, you'll definitely want to find out what happens. 

Queer christmas stocking fillers

Stuck for that last minute Christmas gift? Karen Pollock has some suggestions for the queer people in your life (or even yourself, as it is the season to be giving)

Book review: Vow of Celibacy – Erin Judge

Lois Shearing reviews previous Bisexual Book award winner, Vow of Celibacy; a flirty, fun, an undeniably sexy exploration through one woman's love live.

Book Review: CN Lester – Trans Like Me

CN Lester's first book has been published by Virago Press, and Karen Pollock reviews it for The Queerness.

Book Review: You Don’t Know Me

Karen Pollock reviews the latest book by Dr Brooke Magnanti, an exciting crime thriller set in Newcastle and Scotland.

Book Review: A Good Hiding

For this month’s theme of Book Club, Dónal Murray-Ferris reviews A Good Hiding, a story full of deep secrets and the forging of an unlikely friendship. Set in Belfast, Northern Ireland it explores hard topics including sexuality, teen pregnancy and domestic abuse set against the backdrop of a city known for it's difficult history.

Purple Prose: Review

Steph Farnsworth reviews Purple Prose, an anthology of writing by bisexual people based in the UK