1.0Soft Sensibilitieshttps://kimberlypearl.co/blogKimberlyhttps://kimberlypearl.co/blog/author/kimberlypearl-92gmail-com/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="oK0p7ae1D0"><a href="https://kimberlypearl.co/blog/show-me-your-books/">Show Me Your Books</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://kimberlypearl.co/blog/show-me-your-books/embed/#?secret=oK0p7ae1D0" width="600" height="338" title="“Show Me Your Books” — Soft Sensibilities" data-secret="oK0p7ae1D0" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://kimberlypearl.co/blog/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script> The Aesop Queer Library is one of my favorite initiatives within the beauty space—and the fact that it remains a pillar of the brand’s campaign cycle is commendable, now more than ever. I was lucky enough to be invited back to preview this year’s ephemeral installation (a privilege earned moonlighting as an editor), and couldn’t resist peeking at the 2026 book list. “Body of Work” is the theme—a serious undertaking that could only be trusted with reverent and responsible curators. Over 115,000 books by LGBTQIA+ authors and allies are now lining select Aesop stores across the country. This might be the most diverse collection of stories yet, in my opinion—featuring writers like Alejandro Varela, Audre Lorde, James Baldwin, Ocean Vuong, and Torrey Peters. Most people gravitated towards 300,000 Kisses by Seán Hewitt and Luke Edward Hall; it’s a beautiful hardback with short stories illustrated by Hall himself. (This one came highly recommended by the Aesop publicist). Another popular pick seemed to be Stag Dance, which was featured last year and is impossible to miss with its striking cover. Anything by James Baldwin is literary canon, so if you haven’t read his writing yet, start with Giovanni’s Room. Audre Lorde, too: I’m…https://kimberlypearl.co/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/coucou-show-me-your-book-baby-tee-styled-outfit.jpg