Ditch Kerouac, Honey! 18 Road Trip Reads That Slay 💅🛣️

Buckle up, buttercups! Three critics, not four (sorry, Lucy!), are taking a literary road trip across America, and honey, they're serving *opinions* at every rest stop. Is this journey giving Kerouac realness, or are they just stuck in traffic with a lukewarm PSL? One thing's for sure: these critics are reading between the lines, and spilling the tea on everything from roadside diners to dive bars. We're not sure what their Grindr profiles look like, but their literary tastes are giving "high-brow meets high-drama." So, grab your snacks, and your chosen family, because this is one road trip you won't want to miss. Yas, queens! From coast to coast, these literary road warriors are serving up hot takes on the great American novel (spoiler alert: it's complicated). Are they throwing shade or showering praise? We're living for the drama, and frankly, a little constructive criticism never hurt anybody. Just like finding the perfect lighting for a selfie, these critics are searching for the perfect prose. So whether you're a bookworm, a beach babe, or just looking for some intellectual shade, this literary journey is serving looks and lewks. Crystalline (she/her), nonbinary book club host: "This book club is about to be lit! Road trip reads? Yes, please!" Blaze (they/them), LGBTQ+ librarian: "Finally, some books that understand my aesthetic. I'm adding these to my Pride Month display, stat!" Bobbie Jean Sparkle (she/her), local LGBTQ+ bookstore owner and activist: "Reading is fundamental, henny! This journey celebrates the power of stories, and honey, we're here for it." Story by Slayyyter from LGBTQNN, reporting with pride. Werk!