Gays of Goodreads discussion

Hey guys, I guess this can be an ongoing topic - I look forward to adding a lot to my library holds list. 👀

For me, I re-read Misery by Stephen King which I read for the first time as a teenager.

It's awesome and a rollercoaster of cringing and discomfort. I think it shows off what he does best: it's scary in an under your skin way, not a jump scare way. The pace is slow, but that only adds to the tension. The writing is deliberate and careful. There's no unnecessary detail and idle chatter - every object in the story, and word spoken, is deliberate. Everything adds to the possibilities. Everything adds to the tension. It's fantastic!

Hi, The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett I totally recommend the book, it is a book about diversity and inclusion. It's heartbreaking.

Garrett wrote: "Hey guys, I guess this can be an ongoing topic - I look forward to adding a lot to my library holds list. 👀

For me, I re-read Misery by Stephen King which I read for the first time as a teenager.
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I'll add it to my list.

I just finished Eustace Chisholm and the Works, by James Purdy
A 1967 odd-ball of a book

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I just finished Pride and Prejudice yesterday and it was such a delightful reading!

I picked up The Book of Longings on a whim and didn't like it at all lmao. But I think I finished This is How You Lose The Time War in the same day and I absolutely loved it!

I just finished Trust Exercise (Susan Choi) and I do not recommend it. But amongst the last 5 books I've read, I highly highly recommend Shuggie Bain (Douglas Stuart) (Trigger Warnings though).

The last book I've read is "Un año sin amor" (A year without love).

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...

It's a very interesting book altought not a pleasant or fun read.
Is the journal of a hiv positive gay man during the mid nineties and It shows the thoughts of someone who feels like he is having a death penalty, not knowing that in that same year medical findings will transform the virus in a chronic disease.

I think it is only avaiable in spanish but I recommend it.

I'm reading the last book of a sexual trilogy in spanish call "Mi elección" from Elisabeth Benavent.
Thats soooo good books!!

Peacebunny Island by Caleb Smith was just released yesterday and is the best book I have ever read. Caleb is 16 years old now and has already proven himself to be an entrepreneur, planner, student, scientist, fund raiser, farmer, houseboat owner, STEMbunny program developer, rabbit rescuer, comfort and therapy rabbits trainer, Mississippi island owner and developer, founder of Peacebunny Cottage and Peacebunny Island Foundations, and many more amazing titles. His book is available on Goodreads or Amazon in ebook, hardback and Audible formats.

This book is written by a young adult for adults and young adults. It can be read by or to younger children, but some of the business parts may be difficult to fully understand, but not by much. It has some sex, but just between rabbits and without description. It has adult subjects like financing and ownership of property and liability insurance. But it is almost all about the bunnies.

You will live this true story about Caleb and his dreams. Maybe he can help you make yours come true. 100% of the profits go to the nonprofit organization and foundation to preserve the bunnies. Do something fuzzy and support a rabbit for comfort rabbit training. Read the book to learn how or visit the peacebunnyisland.com website.

Last book that I read, Bone China by Laura Purcell. Highly captivating and spooky.

The Boy from the Mish by Gary Lonesborough, a sweet but compelling coming-out story told from the point of view of a First Nations teen growing up in a rural Australian community. It's YA but well worth a read whatever your age. Centering Indigenous voices in queer narratives is still too rare.

Just finished The Wicked Boy by Kate Summerscale. It’s about the real-life brutal murder of a late Victorian woman by her teenage son. I thought it an exemplary example of the genre, with Summerscale gently suggesting motivations, etc, but respecting the fact we can never know at this stage. Her research into the sociological context of the perpetrator’s life is amazing. Whilst not overtly explored, there’s a definite homosocial cast to the guy’s life & is a factor in his ultimate redemption.

Hey guys! I just finished The Death of Vivek Oji yesterday and it was an absolute 5-star book! Amazingly written, touches on issues of sexuality (bi, trans), identity, incest, infidelity, family secrets, cultural and societal repression. If you have the chance to audio book it, even better as the performance (by multiple narrators) is phenomenal. A must read! I also read Red White & Royal Blue over the weekend and it's a super fun read (LGBTQ+/young adult genre)

Ciao Guys! I’ve just finished “A Burning” by Megha Majumdar,
Jivan is a Muslim girl from the slums, determined to move up in life, who is accused of executing a terrorist attack on a train because of a careless comment on Facebook.
It was a great read, and for you it will be the same if you’re fan of Jumpa Lahiri & Tommy Orange.
It’s very fascinating run into your readings!

Heyo!

I read Houellebecq's latest book "Serotonin." Wasn't too impressed by it, but there were plenty of thought-provoking moments. The dark humor is what saved the book for me. Houellebecq is pretty hilarious (if you like dirty, dark, politically incorrect humor).

I'm reading "The Elementary Particles" (also by Houellebecq) and it's amazing. I'd start with this book if you're interested in checking him out.

Levi wrote: "

The Boy from the Mish by Gary Lonesborough, a sweet but compelling coming-out story told from the point of view of a First Nations teen growing up in a r..."

Levi, I was just thinking about how I wish there was a queer indigenous romance I could read--this sounds wonderful.

I just finished rereading Michael Chabon's The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. It is a favorite of mine, and I am teaching it this month to a first year English class. I love the way Chabon interweaves the history of American comic books with both global events (WW2, the Holocaust) and a queer narrative about self-knowledge and self-acceptance. Plus: it's just a lot of fun!

Hi Everyone. The last 2 books I´ve recently read were Queer Gender by Maia Kabobe and Release By Patrick Ness.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

Jaime wrote: "I'm reading the last book of a sexual trilogy in spanish call "Mi elección" from Elisabeth Benavent.
Thats soooo good books!!"

Good information!! thanks.

Hi All!

I just finished reading Half-Blood Blues by Esi Edugyan.

The story is centered on a group of jazz musicians amid WWII. Beautiful story about survival, race, history & guilt. Recommend a read!

Michael

www.goodreads.com/book/show/11076123-...

Finishing up IRL: Finding Realness, Meaning and Belonging in Our Digital Lives, which is a fantastic read. Hoping to start the second book in the Aborshen series next.

Brian wrote: "I just finished rereading Michael Chabon's The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. It is a favorite of mine, and I am teaching it this month to a first year English class. I love the way Chabon ..."

This is one I'm happy I stuck with because I wasn't exactly gripped by the first 100 pages, let me tell you! But it all picks up and is well worth the ride. 📚

Currently reading “To Sleep in a Sea of Stars” by Paolini. I am not big on Sci-Fi but this book is certainly keeping its grip on me..

Just finished “Anxious People” by Fredrik Backman, which was mostly just okay until the last 60 pages. The last quarter or so of the book really blew me away. I guess it reads a bit like a play where you have to wait til the end to see how it all fits together. The most recent book that I really enjoyed would be “The Vanishing Half” by Britt Bennett.

I just finished Cat Sebastian’s 3 booK series “Seducing The Sedgwick’s”. Overall they were really good but the third novel slowed down a bit ok much for my liking. But honestly, who doesn’t love to read about good a steamy romance between 2 men set in 1800’s England?? 😀

I just finished "McGlue" by Ottessa Moshfegh which is a short gritty novella set in 1850 Salem with some gay themes.

I read her book "My Year of Rest and Relaxation" at the beginning of the year and absolutely fell in love with her writing style. She's one of my new favorite authors. I'm making my way through all of her work this month and currently have one more book left, which is her debut "Eileen" which is good so far.

"McGlue" wasn't breathtaking or anything, but still enjoyable for a short read. 3.5/5

Kristian Josifoski wrote: "Heyo!

I read Houellebecq's latest book "Serotonin." Wasn't too impressed by it, but there were plenty of thought-provoking moments. The dark humor is what saved the book for me. Houellebecq is pre..."

I finally read The Elementary Particles last month and it truly was thought-provoking. In fact, I still haven’t sorted through all the thoughts it provoked within me but I think, perhaps, that is Houellebecq’s intention and made the text all the more interesting!

I'm in the middle of Stone Butch Blues which I've been meaning to read for years and I'm really enjoying it.

Hey!
I am currently reading the Bone People by Keri Hulme. Anyone else read it? My last book was a collection of short stories by Leopoldine Core - ‘When Watched’. It was ok... struck me as a very millennial voice in a few of the pieces. Interesting perspectives from sex workers, trans people, female LGBTQ+ etc. Before that I read Theophilus North; the novel by Thornton Wilder... kinda read like a closeted gay Agatha Christie 😂

Last book I read was Angels & Demons by Dan Brown

Madam Bovary. Finished it tonight. It was really good, especially towards the end.

Troy wrote: "I just finished "McGlue" by Ottessa Moshfegh which is a short gritty novella set in 1850 Salem with some gay themes.

I read her book "My Year of Rest and Relaxation" at the beginning of the year ..."

Troy, I had a Moshfegh obsession last year! I read Rest and Relaxation early on during quarantine and was sucked right in to her writing. I still need to read McGlue and then I'll have read them all.

Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata.

"You eliminate the parts of your life that others find strange—maybe that’s what everyone means when they say they want to 'cure' me."

Last Book I read was The Neglected Ones by C.L. Salaski

I’m reading 2-3 books per week right now but I just finished “100 Boyfriends” by Brontez Purnell. It was funny, sexy, dirty, drug filled and everything I needed on a Monday night!!

Last book I read was "Storia del pensiero liberale" ("History of liberal thought") by Giuseppe Bedeschi.

Last book I read was Brain by Robin Cook. Finished it yesterday afternoon.

I don’t read books in english most of the time (that’s why I’m here looking for suggestions 😅) but manuscript found in Accra by Paulo Coelho and what i know for sure by Oprah were my last read books. They are amazing!

The last books I read were "The Pink Line: Journeys Across the World's Queer Frontiers" ("La linea rosa. Le frontiere queer del mondo" in Italian) by Mark Gevisser, "Tempesta madre" by Gianni Solla and "Napoli milionaria!" by Eduardo De Filippo.

I'm a big fan of Harry Potter series and my last book was 'Quidditch through the ages'.

Just finished reading Michael Cashman's wonderful hear warming autobiography One of Them: From Albert Square to Parliament Square.

My short review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Arcadia by Emmanuelle Bayamack-Tam

unconventional, funny, queer, politically incorrect, thought-provoking: I loved it

The last book I read was Banned From California.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

The author Robert C Steele is a seasoned writer, former TV News Producer and tells Jim's story well. Jim's story takes place in the pre-gay rights movement era of the 1950's and Steele takes you there as if going back in time. He tells you the real life story of a man who was arrested, jailed, committed to a mental hospital and more, all for being gay. The story makes you appreciate where we are today with gay rights in America and assures us that we will never forget our past. Kudos to Steele for a job well done. A MUST READ.

I just read an Arabic book (there is a translated version). The title of this book litterally translates to “How (naked) dogs are better than many clothed men”. A 1978 translated version of the book is titled “the book of the superiority of dogs over many of those who wear clothes”. It is a 10th-century collection of an Arabic quotes and anecdotes on the virtues of dogs by Ibn Al Marzuban.


I found it really brave how the author said back in the time f*** your culture, dogs are simply better than you all. Because in our culture you can only have a dog for hunting or guarding your property other than that would be a disgrace! And way more dumb ideas about dogs. My most favorite part is that so many people got offended by the title of the book! I just love it!!!

Just finished a Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins, didn’t love it.

the last book will be " call me by your name" and currently reading " the midnight library. " so far the last book gave vibes of forbidden fruit. the current book hits spot on..!

Currently reading Bath Haus. I’m really liking it so far. I’m about 50% through the book so far.

A Touch of Fever by Nazri Noor. Nazri is one of the few authors who never lets me down. He's a very comical but thrilling author, writing action-packed Urban Fantasy books with leading gay characters, but never rely on their sexuality to make them relevant. they're just guys who just happen to like guys, which is such a breath of fresh air

'Aristotle and Dante dive into the waters of the world' ❤️❤️