"The queer community is my number one most important audience. I never want to put anything in my books that would be alienating or dumbed-down-feeling for a queer reader." Today on the site, former Assistant Editor Lily Davenport interviews author @lydiconklin.bsky.social -- Link in thread.

And a cautiously enthusiastic recommendation (I loved it, but it's definitely not for everyone) for @lydiconklin.bsky.social's brilliant debut novel, "Songs of No Provenance," which follows a musician fleeing the consequences of a horrendous act that she fears will destroy her career & friendships.

Listen to @lydiconklin.bsky.social read from their debut novel SONGS OF NO PROVENANCE! Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7H2s... @catapultbooks.bsky.social

Congratulations to @lydiconklin.bsky.social for making the Center for Fiction 2025 First Novel Prize longlist for SONGS OF NO PROVENANCE! Check out the full longlist here:

"That’s the crucial reason I write, to represent queer and trans characters in literature in their own messy, specific ways." @jpsolheim.bsky.social's interview with @lydiconklin.bsky.social on “Songs of No Provenance” @catapultbooks.bsky.social) is out now. chireviewofbooks.com/2025/06/04/t...

Join us for these upcoming queer book events with @lydiconklin.bsky.social‬ and Sarah Aziza! 🏳️‍🌈

We're kicking off June with 17 great new #books for you! Featuring Taylor Jenkins Reid, @melissafebos.bsky.social‬, @maggiestiefvater.bsky.social, @mollyjongfast.bsky.social, @megiddings.bsky.social, @lydiconklin.bsky.social, @bridgetcrocker.bsky.social, @sambansil.bsky.social, and more!

Happy pub day to OS 285 author @lydiconklin.bsky.social! SONGS OF NO PROVENANCE is out now. bit.ly/3H8Fqfg

LOOK what arrived in the mail!! I’m so excited to get an early read of @lydiconklin.bsky.social’s new novel. RAINBOW RAINBOW is one of my very fave collections ever. And the first chapter of Lydi’s new book already has me HOOKED! 🌈🎸📚

So excited for this conversation with Jennifer Beals this weekend in the Bay Area! Come on by if you may like.

If you'd ever like to think about how to move a reader, please join on into this craft class! @tinhouse.bsky.social @almajor.bsky.social tinhouse.com/product/spri...

Signed and/or personalized copies of @lydiconklin.bsky.social's SONGS OF NO PROVENANCE are now available to preorder from @parnassusbooks.bsky.social! Head here to claim yours 📚: buff.ly/FW1nr0A

Thank you Library Journal for picking SONGS OF NO PROVENANCE as a title to watch! @catapultbooks.bsky.social www.libraryjournal.com/story/Prepub...

Hey everyone there’s a cool project in my neighborhood that collects and distributes and repairs bicycles for migrant workers who need them. They’re low on cash to help with repairs. Maybe you have cash?

An advanced copy of my graphic novel, Honoria. Coming out in April from Fantagraphics. www.fantagraphics.com/products/hon...

Thank you so much @literaryhub.bsky.social for including my novel on this list with so many amazing peers like @melissafebos.bsky.social @litmagreject.bsky.social and many others! lithub.com/lit-hubs-mos...

Thank you to @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social s for naming SONGS OF NO PROVENANCE as a Most Anticipated Book of 2025! Thank you @rachellayown.bsky.social ! chireviewofbooks.com/2025/01/06/o...

A little peek 👀 into next year's hotly anticipated debuts from @xbennyboo.bsky.social , @lydiconklin.bsky.social , and Sarah Aziza via @debutiful.bsky.social 🫶

My first novel shall emerge into this world on the time of June 3 if anyone may want to secure it in an advanced manner I would be deeply grateful and may one day buy you plastic food of equal or greater value to showcase my gratitude. @catapultbooks.bsky.social books.catapult.co/books/songs-...