QWOC Books Reader Spotlight - Jan 2025

Welcoming Barbara Lewis

QWOC Books is thrilled to announce our very first Reader Spotlight selection: Barbara Lewis! As an unwavering ally for the LGBTIQA+ community and a passionate reader, Barbara has found a special place within the vibrant QWOC Books neighborhood.

Barbara’s love for the literary world has recently blossomed into a desire to craft her own stories. But as she dives into the realm of queer literature, she’s uncovered something extraordinary. Through her voracious reading of these heartfelt stories, Barbara has gained a deeper understanding of our community and a beautiful realization: no matter your sexual orientation, love is love.

We are beyond excited to welcome Barbara not only into the neighborhood but also into a family she can always call her own. Let’s celebrate her journey as she embraces the transformative power of storytelling and love.

Barbara's Prize Package
As our inaugural winner of this special reader event, Barbara has received an exciting prize package, including:

• Her choice of three books from her To Be Read (TBR) Amazon list to fuel her literary passion.

• A spare recommended eBook freebie, introducing her to a new author and expanding her horizons in queer literature.

• The first issue of Sapphic, a magazine created by Onyx Lee Publishing that allows readers to delve into the lives of fictional characters from their favorite Onyx Lee Pub books.

Want to explore Sapphic yourself? Check out the link below and join Barbara in discovering the magic within these captivating stories!

Barbara Lewis's Book Recommendations
Barbara truly enjoys sapphic stories from three of her favorite authors: Aunt Georgia Lee, Ava Freeman, and Deja Elise. When asked which of their books she would recommend to a friend, Barbara excitedly suggested:

• Aunt Georgia Lee They Call Me Dr. Feelgoode and The Real Lesbians of Atlanta series

• Ava Freeman:  Love is Divine and For the Love of You

• Deja Elise: At the Deep End series and The Bluest Christmas

Barbara assures us, "Check them out for yourself—you won’t regret it!"
Let’s give Barbara a warm welcome to the neighborhood and celebrate her as an honorary member of the QWOC Books family. Welcome home, Barbara!