June is STACKED with incredible new releases, and this month’s Book Picks episode is here to help you build your summer TBR. Joe is joined by Kieran, founder of the Queer Liberation Library, to talk about the most exciting June 2026 book releases across genres — from buzzy literary fiction and swoony romances to twisty thrillers, queer stories, fantasy adventures, and everything in between.

Along the way, Kieran also shares more about the mission behind the Queer Liberation Library, a digital library working to increase access to LGBTQIA+ books for readers across the United States. If you’re looking for more queer stories to add to your reading life, it’s an incredible resource worth exploring.

Whether you’re planning beach reads, book club picks, or simply trying to stay ahead of the biggest releases of the month, this episode is packed with recommendations to keep your TBR thriving all summer long.

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Who’s in this episode:

Check out the Queer Liberation Library (website)! You can show your support with a donation here (donation link) or just by supporting them on social media (Instagram).

Link to our full book list:
Find all the books mentioned in Season 3 on Libby Life!
Here’s a recap of our Monthly Book Picks (Jan-May 2026)!

Book recommendations:

Kieran’s Picks:

Honorable Mention: The Fake Divination Offense – Sara Raasch

Puck – Samantha Allen

25 Days in Athens – Jack Strange

Supergay! - Frankie Grande

Double Dutch Fuss – Phill Branch

Red X – David Demchuk

Tillinghast – Clare Cavenagh

Grief Eater – Emma Osborne

Joe’s Picks:

Slasher Summer – E.L. Chen

Mister Magic: The Graphic Novel – Kiersten White, Illustrated by Veronica & Andy Fish

The Disaster Gay Detective Agency – Lev AC Rosen

The Disco at the End of the World – Nathan Tavares

We Hexed the Moon – Mollyhall Seeley

Girl’s Girl – Sonia Feldman

Valley of the Moms – Hannah Selinger

Marion – Leah Rowan

I am not a Vampire (Anymore) - Darcy Miller

Time stamps:
00:00:00 Title
00:00:23 Intro
00:01:03 Welcome Kieran and the Queer Liberation Library
00:01:27 What is the Queer Liberation Library (QLL)?
00:03:24 Supporting QLL and the Pride month donation drive
00:04:44 June 2026 Book Picks
00:58:48 Thanks to Kieran and Outro

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