Gay male books
Gay/LGBTQ2IA etc. Series or Rise Alone
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Firstly, apologies if this is a restate thread. I tried to filter and search for answers to what I had in mind to ask and my find came up sparse. Admittedly, my librarian and IT skills are incredibly under developed so there may be a section of threads I missed altogether. That said
I really like reading gay sci fi and fantasy series and have read a few and now aspire to consume more. I have tried to navigate Goodreads but the lists are so dated and massive that finding anything appealing is difficult. Reddit is also hit or miss so here I am.
To clarify, I do not read books with lesbian or sapphic vibes. Similarly, I undertake not read books with trans MCs. I dodge these POV MCs not because I undervalue their importance rather I just want to imagine myself as someone else and I only wish to do that through lgbtq+ or bi usually cis male MCs.
I possess read many series about gay men written by female authors and hold come to truly experience frustrated by the disconnect I feel when I read flowery language engineered to appeal to other women. To that
11 gay books every queer male should read, at least once
By Emen8, updated 2 months ago in Lifestyle / Entertainment
Whether your interest is in complex gay characters or historically poignant homosexual love stories, here are eleven gay books every queer man should read, at least once.
Here are some of the finest gay books for anyone looking to lose themselves in beautifully crafted stories. This list of gay books contains some of the stories that support shape our understandings of the homosexual experience, our history, our loves and our families. If you have already read them all, please get in touch, I assess we may be soulmates. While you&#;re at it you can also examine out our 6 gay fantasy novels to add to your reading list.
1. Call Me by Your Name, Andre Aciman
Many will grasp the gorgeous clip by the matching title, starring Timothée Chalamet, the king of the linear twinks. Well, the book it’s based on, written by the talented Andre Aciman, is equally captivating. For those unfamiliar, the novel follows year-old Elio Pearlman’s summer value affair with his father’s PhD stu
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1. Giovanni&#;s Room by James Baldwin (Zach’s Pick)
This was James Baldwin’s second novel, and probably one of his most well known pieces of works. Giovanni’s Room tells the story of a man who moves to Paris and his relationship with another man named Giovanni. This book is so important because it was one of the first to really show the complicated ways in which gay men had to manage their identity, self and place in a world that didn’t want them do live. This story takes place in Paris, but one doesn’t contain to have been to Paris to feel a connection to Giovanni, his bedroom, and all that happens to the protagonists, David.
2. The City and the Pillar/Myra Breckenridge by Gore Vidal (Nico’s Pick)
While not one of Vidal’s “best” works (to me, he’s an essayist first and a novelist second), The Pillar and the City is a must-read because of its place in the queer canon as one of the first known and reviewed gay novels. It’s an incredibly dark and misanthropic work and a bitter pill to swallow, harrowingly depicting the costs of trying
5 Books Gay Men Can Read to Improve Their Lives
Would the small same-sex attracted boy you once were look up to the gay man you’ve become?
This is the question Dr. Joe Kort explores in 10 Smart Things Homosexual Men Can Do to Improve Their Lives as he guides readers through the complex journey of becoming a fully self-actualized gay man.
In his guide, Kort covers:
➡️ Mistakes same-sex attracted men make when pursuing a relationship
➡️ Understanding how to deal with loved ones who disapprove of your being gay.
➡️ How to overcome damaging patterns that are holding you back from enjoying a healthy sex life.
➡️ How to identify your have internalized homophobia.
After coming out, gay men will typically feel better at first, but often the excellent feelings fade. This is because “coming out” is only a part of the beginning of the journey. This book provides a map for navigating the whole long alley of becoming the same-sex attracted man you want to be.
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