We're bringing more holiday recommendations to you in this slightly shorter episode of Queerly Recommended. We also get an after-action report on Orange Kitty following an injury and discover some unsettling facts about cat eyelids.

From meddling Grandmas to Secret Santas, we're your one-stop for queer media and opinions this holiday season.

Official Recommendations

From Kris: Merry Weihnachten by E. J. Noyes

Kris has known since GCLS that she'd only have time for one Christmas book this year, so she's been excited since July to read Merry Weihnachten by E. J. Noyes. It's a sapphic romance between an American woman and her new neighbor from Germany, as they decide to merge traditions over the holidays. Kris adored this book, and especially the main character, Evie. It's spicier than most Christmas books, but who doesn't like to be surprised with a little spice during the holiday season?

From Tara: A Break in Communications by Lily Seabrooke

This week, Tara recommends A Break in Communications by Lily Seabrooke. It's a rivals-to-lovers romance between coworkers, where Anna hates Lucy and has no idea that Lucy is hopelessly in love with her. This book is chock-full of tropey goodness— it's a workplace romance, it has a fake romance, it takes place over the holidays. It's got everything!

Works/People Discussed

• Special Ops: Lioness (Paramount+)
• Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (Disney+)
• RuPaul's Drag Race UK (BBC Three, BBC One)
• Drag Race Down Under (WOW Presents Plus)
• Canada's Drag Race (Crave)
• Cozy Grove (Nintendo, Playstation, Xbox, Android, iOS, Steam)
• Music Box: Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary (2024)
• Deck the Palms by Kat Jackson

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