Some books feel like a warm embrace, and Love Is for All of Us is exactly that. Edited by James Crews and Brad Peacock, this poetry collection celebrates love in all its forms—romantic, platonic, self-love, and more—through the voices of LGBTQIA+ poets and allies.

With contributors like Audre Lorde, Andrea Gibson, and Danez Smith, the poems are tender, powerful, and deeply resonant. The “Stories of Becoming” essays add an extra layer of heart, sharing real-life journeys of love and identity.

Beautifully illustrated by Lisa Congdon, this book is one to savor—whether you need comfort, joy, or a reminder that love is everywhere. A must-read for poetry lovers and anyone seeking connection.

This book is what the world needs in late 2024. It's crafted full of love and solidarity, community and strength in times where people who love whom they love are targeted and ostracized. Queer Joy as well as Hurt breathes through these poems. Everyone should read this collection.

I gulped down this anthology in one sitting. What a beautiful collection of poetry celebrating the spectrum of the queer romantic experience! Highly recommend adding to your collection.