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"A resonant and uplifting dual portrait of queer entertainment media in action." —Kirkus Reviews
"[Moennig and Hailey] mix humor, pain, love, and loss throughout this vulnerable and thoughtful memoir.... Moennig and Hailey’s openness about their personal and professional lives makes this book more than just a look into a TV series." —Library Journal, starred review
"So Gay For You excels in so many ways—as a loving portrait of queer community, as a roaming time capsule of queer pop culture, as a platonic love story, as a behind-the-scenes almanac to a groundbreaking show and as a juicy celebrity memoir. It’s a thoroughly entertaining read, conversational and introspective, full of pain and joy and wit and insider info." —Autostraddle
"A charming, funny, and revealing peek behind the scenes of a cultural landmark and also a look at the lives of two artists who’ve grown up together in good times and bad." —Town & Country, Must Read Books of Summer 2025
"So Gay for You is more than a memoir; it's a comprehensive almanac of Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey. Take it from a die-hard fan, and friend, this intimate exploration of their lives blends candid anecdotes with reflections on their youth, queer identity, the impact of The L Word, and perhaps most importantly, their two decades of friendship. Must-read queer lit and a testament to the enduring legacy of The L Word and the culture-changing stars at its heart." —Tegan Quin, bestselling author of High School
"So Gay for You is a beautiful story of two besties who also played besties on the ground breaking series The L Word. Read this book, you will love it as I did." —Rosie O'Donnell
"As magnetic and authentic as Kate and Leisha themselves, So Gay for You feels like catching up with an old friend. Hilarious, candid, and full of heart, this memoir perfectly captures the ups and downs of the 2000s and beyond, and the life-changing power of true, lasting found family." —Gwyneth Paltrow
"This book solidifies Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey's significant influence on television and queer culture. Not only are they trailblazers who opened doors for lesbians globally, their portrayals made being a lesbian sexy and aspirational. The creation of this book in itself is a groundbreaking achievement and nothing short of a masterpiece." —Julia Fox, New York Times bestselling author of Down the Drain
"Perfectly captures the joy we all experienced making a television show that became more than a television show and exemplifies why Kate and Leisha are at once beloved and iconic. Their voices are distinct—at different moments funny, honest, heartbreaking, reassuring, and, most of all, essential. The world needed this book. I needed this book." —Ilene Chaiken, co-creator, writer, and producer of The L Word
"Kate and Leisha have written a beautiful memoir that is in turns humorous and poignant and sometimes both simultaneously. What a genuine pleasure it was to step onto memory lane and to see the view from their eyes. Just when I thought I knew everything about their legendary friendship, along comes this perceptive memoir that made me laugh out loud and cry in the same sitting, unveiling things I never knew, making their friendship that much more magical." —Jennifer Beals
"We are SO GAY for this book! So Gay For You is a heartfelt, funny, and inspiring look at the beauty of friendship and community and the importance of self acceptance. Leisha and Kate are each trailblazers in their own right and we thank the gay gods their blazed trails crossed." —Stephanie Allynne and Tig Notaro
"Such a fun read. It’s like hanging out with your two best friends who also happen to be hilarious, insightful, full on lesbian icons." —Liz Feldman
"Everything you've hoped this book would be, it is: every delicious The L Word detail, the 'how we met' friendship meet cute, and above all, the celebration of two deeply funny, deeply cool best friends." —Lane Moore, award-winning author of You Will Find Your People