This Week in LGBT — Week of June 1, 2026

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Published: June 3, 2025

Atmosphere leads the most read list with 882,964 ratings, adding 5,880 new ratings this week. Its steady growth is a testament to the enduring popularity of Taylor Jenkins Reid's work, and its presence on the list for the third consecutive week indicates a strong and dedicated fan base. The book's ability to maintain a high level of engagement, even after its initial release last year, suggests that it has become a modern classic in the LGBT genre. With a growth rate of 0.67%, Atmosphere continues to be a top contender in the most read category.

Stats: 877,084 → 882,964 (+5,880)

Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab, Victoria Schwab

Published: June 10, 2025

Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil comes in second with 199,074 ratings, adding 1,129 new ratings this week. This book's trajectory, with a growth rate of 0.57%, indicates that it is still gathering momentum, even after its release last year. The fact that it has been featured on the list for three consecutive weeks suggests that it has a strong and dedicated fan base. Its performance is notable, given that it is competing with newer releases in the LGBT genre.

Stats: 197,945 → 199,074 (+1,129)

Played by Sadie Kincaid

Published: October 16, 2025

Played debuts on the list with 7,539 ratings, adding 125 new ratings this week. With a growth rate of 1.7%, it is one of the fastest-growing books on the list. Its debut on the list, despite being released last year, suggests that it has recently gained popularity, possibly due to word-of-mouth or increased online visibility. As a new entry, Played's performance will be closely watched in the coming weeks to see if it can maintain its momentum in the LGBT genre.

Stats: 7,414 → 7,539 (+125)

This Is Me: A Reckoning by Hayden Panettiere

This Is Me: A Reckoning leads the most changed list with a 16% growth rate, reaching 1,595 ratings. This significant increase, with a delta of 219, indicates a strong interest in the book. As a new release, its performance will be closely watched to see if it can maintain its momentum.

Stats: 1,376 → 1,595 (16%, +219)

You Won't Forget Me by Mazey Eddings

You Won't Forget Me is another notable entry, with a 19% growth rate, reaching 664 ratings. Its delta of 105 indicates a rapid increase in interest. As a new release, its trajectory will be interesting to follow in the coming weeks.

Stats: 559 → 664 (19%, +105)

This Must Be the Place by Kelly Quindlen

This Must Be the Place shows a 37% growth rate, reaching 179 ratings. With a delta of 48, it is one of the fastest-growing books on the list. Its performance, especially given its recent release, suggests that it has the potential to become a popular title in the LGBT genre.

Stats: 131 → 179 (37%, +48)

Smash or Pass by Birdie Schae

Smash or Pass has a 12% growth rate, reaching 633 ratings. Its delta of 69 indicates a steady increase in interest. As a new release, its trajectory suggests that it is finding its audience in the LGBT genre.

Stats: 564 → 633 (12%, +69)

For the Bride: A Novel by Becca Grischow

For the Bride: A Novel shows a 22% growth rate, reaching 158 ratings. With a delta of 28, it is among the notable entries on the list. Its performance, given its recent release, indicates a growing interest in the book within the LGBT genre.

Stats: 130 → 158 (22%, +28)