DOMINIC LIM
AUTHOR.
SINGER.
STORYTELLER.
"a hilarious yet fervent tribute to the places and people that make being one’s authentic self possible."
- Publisher's Weekly *starred review*
―Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author
―Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of Not in Love
―Abby Jimenez, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer
―Byron Lane, author of Big Gay Wedding
―Julie Soto, USA Today bestselling author of Not Another Love Song
―Sidney Karger, author of The Bump
Editor's Pick: Best Romance Book of September
--Amazon
Entertainment Weekly: The 6 Best Romance Novels of Summer 2023
USA Today: The 10 Best Romance Novels Coming Out in Summer 2023
Harper’s Bazaar: The Top 15 Romance Novels of 2023
Booklist Editors’ Choice: Adult Books, 2023
Entertainment Weekly: The 27 Best New Books to Take on Your 2023 Summer Vacation
Booklist: Top Ten Romance Debuts of 2023
Library Journal: Best Romance of 2023
Playbill: 9 Theatre Books to Read this June
Goodreads: The Hottest New Romances for Summer
Buzzfeed: 25 New and Upcoming LGBTQ Romance Novels You’ve Got To Read
SF Chronicle: 17 Books We Can’t Wait to Read this Summer
New York Public Library’s Best New Romance Books – 2024
BookRiot: The Best LGBTQ+ Romance Books of 2023
“A romance with the irresistible melody of a Broadway hit. Lim offers up a swoony, joyful rom-com to take readers into a love story worthy of a Broadway stage.”
–Entertainment Weekly on All the Right Notes
“With its incisively etched, marvelously inclusive cast of characters, perfectly polished writing lightly dusted with sly wit, and swoon-worthy sexual chemistry, Lim’s soul-nourishing debut not only perfectly captures the hope and heartbreak of two people falling in love, but also music’s power to transform lives.”
– Booklist – *starred review*
“With a relatable queer protagonist, this uplifting book portrays the power of owning one’s truth. Heartfelt, poignant writing and iconic supporting characters boost Quito’s story. The friends-to-lovers trope is wonderfully accomplished, full of sweet yearning and perfect harmony. A lyrical, romantic debut with tender, moving notes about Filipino American families and queer love stories. Perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Alexis Hall, this is a must-have for library shelves.”
– Library Journal – *starred review*
ABOUT DOMINIC LIM
Dominic Lim’s debut, All the Right Notes, was named a best book of 2023 by over fifteen publications, including USA Today, Goodreads, Library Journal, and Entertainment Weekly. His follow-up, Karaoke Queen, is a 2024 Amazon Editor’s Pick. Dominic is a member of the Writers Grotto and co-hosts the long-running Babylon Salon reading series in San Francisco. He holds a Master of Music from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, is an alum of Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music, and is a proud Actors’ Equity Association member. He lives in Oakland with his loving husband, Peter, and their whiny cat, Phoebe.
Representation:
Gina Panettieri, Talcott Notch Literary
INTERVIEWS & ARTICLES
UPCOMING EVENTS
Birth of a Book: Bay Area Novelists in Conversation - Tomas Moniz, Dominic Lim, and sam sax
October 10, 2024, 6:00 pm
Pegasus Books Downtown, 2349 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
Of the Land: A Reading & Celebration
October 13, 2024, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Straus Home Ranch, 22888 CA-1, Marshall, CA
LItquake: Are Writers of Color Allowed to Not Write About Race?
October 16, 2024, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Clio's Bookstore, 353 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA
Litquake: Runway Stories: Litquake Edition
October 17, 2024, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Radium Runway, 2151 Ferry Point, Alameda, CA
Filipino Romance Meet & Greet
October 18, 2024, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Macs By Icky, 3900 Smith St, Union City, CA 94587
Writers Grotto Panel: The Pride of Craft - a Queer BIPOC Perspective
October 20, 2024, 1:00 pm
The Writers Grotto, 1663 Mission St #602, San Francisco, CA 94103
SF Public Library Dialogue: Grotto Nights @ The Library - Baycentric: Writers On The Bay Area
October 29, 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm PDT
virtual
Mill Valley Public Library Author Talk: Dominic Lim with Taleen Voskuni
November 6, 2024, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Mill Valley Public Library - Creekside Room, 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley, CA
Writers Grotto: Reading & Meeting
November 15th, 2024, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Writers Grotto, 1663 Mission St #602, San Francisco, CA 94103
Queers and Quills
Attending Author
May 23-25, 2025
Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center
For Authors, Narrators and Readers of stories that center LGBTQIA2S+ characters and experiences.
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