Bold Strokes Books is a United States publisher headquartered in Johnsonville, New York that specializes in lesbian-themed fiction, covering a variety of genres including action/adventure, erotica, mystery, romance and science fiction/horror, as well as general fiction. The company was founded in July 2004 by Len Barot, a former surgeon who also publishes romance fiction and erotica under the pen name Radclyffe.
As of 2008, Bold Strokes Books has published more than 130 works by more than 40 authors. Among its most notable titles are In Too Deep by Ronica Black (2005), Mistress of the Runes by Andrews & Austin (2007), Lady Knight by L-J Baker (2007), and Blind Curves by Jacob and Diane Anderson-Minshall (2007).
In 2007 Bold Strokes Books accomplished a LGBTQ publishers first by becoming recognized by the Romance Writers of America.
The company is also a sponsor of the annual Lesbian Book Festival in Palm Springs, California.
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