Please do LGBTQ readathon! I WANT IT SOO BADLY!! I love Simon vs Homo Sapiens Agenda. This book has the sweetest school romance EVER. Love your picks and I really need to read This Book is Gay and Ask the Passengers.
I've read 4 out of 5. I've yet to read 'This Book Is Gay', because I am not out yet and I don't want my mom getting suspicious if she sees it lol. But I hope to soon and the updated edition.
depending on your morals, you could download it online if that would be easier for you. I know that it's there for download and if you're interested it might be a way to avoid confrontation with your mom
Two Boys Kissing is one of my favorites, too. Tale of Two Summers (Sloan) is another. Like you, I re-read Boy Meets Boy several times a year for the exact same reasons. I've got several shelves full of gay novels, but that one keeps pulling me back. I'm not a fan of This Book is Gay - it's full of stereotypes and misinformation.
Yes! I will definitely be participating in the readathon whenever it may be! I'm going to be doing an 'all of the lgbt books I own' video (well..videos!) next month so a readathon to coincide would be great!
This is one of those videos where I wish we could go get a coffee and have a veeeryyy long chat because I have so many opinions on those books that I just wanna discuss with you. Also YEESS LGBTQ+ readathon, I'm in!
Personally can credit The Art of being Normal as one of my first educators about trans youth & culture-something which I personally think was hugely lacking from my general education. Aiming to do my uni dissertation/Masters on LGBT+ issues in education or sport, do you have any general specific reading about those?
I completely agree with you there. Was definitely my first educators in that field! Hmmm, a very good question!! The Gender Games is pretty good in terms of issues of Gender and Sexuality while growing up and I've just finished The Velvet Rage (Alan Downs) which could be quite useful to you. Hard to think of anything specific on sport though...Perhaps memoirs like Proud by Gareth Thomas (about a gay rubgy player) and Believe by Nicola Adams and Alone by Bill Jones (about John Curry) might be useful?
I'm so in for the readathon. Sounds like a fantastic idea. I'd have such a hard time picking my fave queer books. I read so many that I love every year. Two Boys Kissing may be in mine if I had to choose,though. It is definitely one I need to revisit and a book that has stuck with me for a long time.
I adore hearing you talk about LGBT books. I'll definitely plan to read Ask the Passengers, I feel like I haven't heard of enough happy f/f fiction so if you had more recommendations in those regards if love to hear them.
A friend recommended "this book is gay" so I borrowed it from the school library. Some of my other friends saw me with it and now it's in super high demand (at least among my friends) and most of them aren't LGBT which i think is just awesome because they're interested in and want to know about LGBT stuff.
I've read Boy meets Boy about 20 times I once read it 3 times in a month its absolutely amazing also two boys kissing is amazing and the art of being normal is my favourite book
Really liked hearing your recs, George :-) I've not read any of these books, but I did just read my first David Levithan book - Dash & Lily's Book of Dares. I'll be looking for more from him soon.
Eeeeeey my copy of two boys kissing is also filled with post its, also underlined/circled lines :) truly great, also like the video, thanks for the recs!
What We Left Behind by Robin Talley is a really good book that explores sexuality and especially gender identity! And Carry On by Rainbow Rowell is a really good gay fantasy wizard novel!
I've heard amazing things about What We Left Behind but wasn't made on Lies We Tell Ourselves which I think has maybe stopped me. I will give it a look! OH OF COURSE LOVELY RAINBOW!!!
i've read only a handful gay books (family probs) and my favorites are i'll give you the sun and carry on. i love love love these two and planning in rereading them again soon
You should try to read the blue moon pack series on Wattpad each book is told from someone else's perspective it's a good series the first is a physicle book it's called all it took was one look it's about werewolfs who fall in love the first 3 are really good the fourth is kids different and she is updating the 5th book
No idea if you’ve mentioned it or not, but worth reading - I recommend ‘Call me by your name’ by Andre Aciman incredible dialogue. Just came out as an adapted movie in the uk. Oscar worthy. Worth reading, it’s my favourite lgbt novel.
I absolutely need to read that!!! Heard amazing things about that and also about the film. Just need to get the heck on it. THink they are reissuing it because of the film though, so there is my chance! :)
Yeah! I'm new to your channel. Recently checked out your list of A - Z queer lit, and boy have I been having the time of my life getting into more than a few of those recommendations! So, THANK YOU you beautiful human!lol You have a really great, infectious personality that feels like a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter's day. Also, I'm not sure if you done a video like this, but would you mind going through some of your favourite LGBT films, particularly those with happy endings??? Oh, and have you read the two follow ups to Openly Straight? I really loved it, and the open ending left me dying for more. But I'm skeptical about finding out how the story may progressed... esp if it sucks.
Oh I’m so so glad that you’re enjoying these videos and that you’re enjoying my little channel!!! Haven’t thought about doing a video about queer films, what a wonderful idea!!! Thank you for that! :) I’ve not!!! And I definitely should have by now!! Will perhaps buy for myself as a Christmas present or maybe even listen to the audiobook. Thanks for the heads up!!! Sending love!
Haha, I'm glad I could help. But it was more of a question, than a suggestion. I haven't read them myself. I was referring to the 1st book's open ending and my fear of the follow ups ('Openly, Honestly', which is dubbed as 'Openly Straight' 1.5 & 'Honestly Ben' which is 'Openly Straight' 2.0) won't live up to my expectations. Anyways, once I'm done savouring the books off your A - Z list, I too will get down to reading them. And if you do get round to making the queer films list, remember the emphasis on WITH HAPPY ENDINGS pretty please. I think we've all seen enough depressing representation in media to last us until the next century. Maybe you could split it into two categories: Must see films of importance (the most impactful films about our history) and then films that show the rewards of all the struggle (the look how far we've come and just imagine what more will be possible in the future films). Gay people living happy, successful, fulfilled lives. Of course, these are all just suggestions. I'd personally prefer a list of just happy films coz I made a personal vow a few years ago to never watch another sad gay fim again after running through the gamut of mandatory depressing films haha. But its your channel and I'm a fan regardless.
I really loved Gracefully Grayson by Ami Polonsky and George by Alex Gino, they both deal with similar themes but for a younger audience. They are both gorgeous books in their own right though and I highly recommend :)
1st: you said you're not very smart. wrong. you read. ergo, you're smarter than 80% of you tubers. 2nd: I love the idea of a book club. But you're awfully young, and I have a feeling your book choices would be too. 3rd: best "gay" book: Running With Scissors
Thank you so much for your kind words and your recommendation. I think my TBR for the Readathon was quite varied, some young, some non-fiction, some adult. Take a look, I think it was quite broad! :)
Juno Dawson is a trans woman and that edition of the book is old, her older books have been reprinted under her name now but of course people will still have the older copies
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe! the ultimate fave. (also yesss read more A.S. King, she's so great)
Karen Mae YAS
Please do LGBTQ readathon! I WANT IT SOO BADLY!!
I love Simon vs Homo Sapiens Agenda. This book has the sweetest school romance EVER. Love your picks and I really need to read This Book is Gay and Ask the Passengers.
foxclouds it's such a cute book omg
You should do your favorite book lines! What are your favorite book quotes?
OOOOOOOOOH!!!!!! THAT IS A GOOD IDEA!!!!!!!! Thank you!!! :D
I've read 4 out of 5. I've yet to read 'This Book Is Gay', because I am not out yet and I don't want my mom getting suspicious if she sees it lol. But I hope to soon and the updated edition.
depending on your morals, you could download it online if that would be easier for you. I know that it's there for download and if you're interested it might be a way to avoid confrontation with your mom
oh sweet! thank you
Oh hey, The Art of Being Normal! SUCH a good choice!
You'll love All About Mia too! Lisa is the best.
Two Boys Kissing is one of my favorites, too. Tale of Two Summers (Sloan) is another. Like you, I re-read Boy Meets Boy several times a year for the exact same reasons. I've got several shelves full of gay novels, but that one keeps pulling me back. I'm not a fan of This Book is Gay - it's full of stereotypes and misinformation.
Yes! I will definitely be participating in the readathon whenever it may be! I'm going to be doing an 'all of the lgbt books I own' video (well..videos!) next month so a readathon to coincide would be great!
This is one of those videos where I wish we could go get a coffee and have a veeeryyy long chat because I have so many opinions on those books that I just wanna discuss with you.
Also YEESS LGBTQ+ readathon, I'm in!
Personally can credit The Art of being Normal as one of my first educators about trans youth & culture-something which I personally think was hugely lacking from my general education. Aiming to do my uni dissertation/Masters on LGBT+ issues in education or sport, do you have any general specific reading about those?
I completely agree with you there. Was definitely my first educators in that field! Hmmm, a very good question!! The Gender Games is pretty good in terms of issues of Gender and Sexuality while growing up and I've just finished The Velvet Rage (Alan Downs) which could be quite useful to you. Hard to think of anything specific on sport though...Perhaps memoirs like Proud by Gareth Thomas (about a gay rubgy player) and Believe by Nicola Adams and Alone by Bill Jones (about John Curry) might be useful?
I'm so in for the readathon. Sounds like a fantastic idea. I'd have such a hard time picking my fave queer books. I read so many that I love every year.
Two Boys Kissing may be in mine if I had to choose,though. It is definitely one I need to revisit and a book that has stuck with me for a long time.
I really really love "You Know Me Well" by David Levithan and Nina LaCour !! And "The Art of Being Normal" is one of my favourite books of all time.
I adore hearing you talk about LGBT books. I'll definitely plan to read Ask the Passengers, I feel like I haven't heard of enough happy f/f fiction so if you had more recommendations in those regards if love to hear them.
A friend recommended "this book is gay" so I borrowed it from the school library. Some of my other friends saw me with it and now it's in super high demand (at least among my friends) and most of them aren't LGBT which i think is just awesome because they're interested in and want to know about LGBT stuff.
YES!!! Get you, trendsetter!! ;) It's such a fantastic book, I'm so glad that it is getting into people's hands!
I've read Boy meets Boy about 20 times I once read it 3 times in a month its absolutely amazing also two boys kissing is amazing and the art of being normal is my favourite book
Oh my gosh, it is just my favourite book EVER!!!!
Really liked hearing your recs, George :-) I've not read any of these books, but I did just read my first David Levithan book - Dash & Lily's Book of Dares. I'll be looking for more from him soon.
Eeeeeey my copy of two boys kissing is also filled with post its, also underlined/circled lines :) truly great, also like the video, thanks for the recs!
It is one of my most absolute faves!!! I love love love!!!! :)
What We Left Behind by Robin Talley is a really good book that explores sexuality and especially gender identity! And Carry On by Rainbow Rowell is a really good gay fantasy wizard novel!
I've heard amazing things about What We Left Behind but wasn't made on Lies We Tell Ourselves which I think has maybe stopped me. I will give it a look! OH OF COURSE LOVELY RAINBOW!!!
I can't agree more, Boy Meets Boy is a great book, so moving I'll read it again like you did.
A.S. King is a genius!!! Great video!
My favourite queer book is definitely I'll give you the sun by Jandy Nelson!
I LOVE Ask the Passengers!!! It's absolutely amazing.
OH ISN'T IT SO VERY GORGEOUS?!
how is simon not on here?
who is simon?
Maybe she means Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. I really like that book.
So happy the readathon is a go :))
YASSSS LGBT readathon count me all the way in. Also I may or may not need to buy all five of these books immediately now.
I read "this book is gay" from my local library and I'm actually pansexual but it still helped A LOT!
YAY!!! I'm sure Juno would be so pleased to hear that! :)
i've read only a handful gay books (family probs) and my favorites are i'll give you the sun and carry on. i love love love these two and planning in rereading them again soon
Carry On is wonderful!
And I hope your family problems will be okay soon and that they won't keep you from being happy
Ricarda seven i know right !! and awe you're so sweet :,) thank you!
I'VE MET LISA WILLIAMSON SHE IS SOOOOO LOVELY!!!
ISN'T SHE THE LOVELIEST?!?!
You should try to read the blue moon pack series on Wattpad each book is told from someone else's perspective it's a good series the first is a physicle book it's called all it took was one look it's about werewolfs who fall in love the first 3 are really good the fourth is kids different and she is updating the 5th book
mine is Radio Silence and also Captive Prince series
Everyone is rec-ing Captive Prince! Need to get on it!
Watching this I was like "where's boy meets boy where's boy meets boy where's-yessssss"
Haha! You know me too well! ;)
What about Ash Harrell's 'The ABCs of LGBT+'?
I have not heard of this book but I will add it to my list!!! :D
No idea if you’ve mentioned it or not, but worth reading - I recommend ‘Call me by your name’ by Andre Aciman incredible dialogue. Just came out as an adapted movie in the uk. Oscar worthy. Worth reading, it’s my favourite lgbt novel.
I absolutely need to read that!!! Heard amazing things about that and also about the film. Just need to get the heck on it. THink they are reissuing it because of the film though, so there is my chance! :)
George Lester Do a review when you’ve read and/or watched it. Would love to see that xxx
OOOOOH GOOD IDEA!! I think they've just released an audiobook!!! :D
Yes and it’s amazing!!! Armie Hammer narrates it and he plays Oliver in the film adaption. It’s incredible!!!
I HAVE JUST SEEN!!! OH MY GOODNESS!!
GOD I LOVE ALL THESE BOOKS
THEY ARE ALL SO GREAT!!
"OR MY BIG GAY LIFE" 😂💛
You have to read Openly Straight by Bill Konigsberg
OOOOH I HAVE!! ISN'T IT GREAT?!?!
Yeah! I'm new to your channel. Recently checked out your list of A - Z queer lit, and boy have I been having the time of my life getting into more than a few of those recommendations! So, THANK YOU you beautiful human!lol
You have a really great, infectious personality that feels like a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter's day.
Also, I'm not sure if you done a video like this, but would you mind going through some of your favourite LGBT films, particularly those with happy endings???
Oh, and have you read the two follow ups to Openly Straight? I really loved it, and the open ending left me dying for more. But I'm skeptical about finding out how the story may progressed... esp if it sucks.
Oh I’m so so glad that you’re enjoying these videos and that you’re enjoying my little channel!!! Haven’t thought about doing a video about queer films, what a wonderful idea!!! Thank you for that! :)
I’ve not!!! And I definitely should have by now!! Will perhaps buy for myself as a Christmas present or maybe even listen to the audiobook. Thanks for the heads up!!! Sending love!
Haha, I'm glad I could help. But it was more of a question, than a suggestion. I haven't read them myself. I was referring to the 1st book's open ending and my fear of the follow ups ('Openly, Honestly', which is dubbed as 'Openly Straight' 1.5 & 'Honestly Ben' which is 'Openly Straight' 2.0) won't live up to my expectations. Anyways, once I'm done savouring the books off your A - Z list, I too will get down to reading them.
And if you do get round to making the queer films list, remember the emphasis on WITH HAPPY ENDINGS pretty please. I think we've all seen enough depressing representation in media to last us until the next century. Maybe you could split it into two categories: Must see films of importance (the most impactful films about our history) and then films that show the rewards of all the struggle (the look how far we've come and just imagine what more will be possible in the future films). Gay people living happy, successful, fulfilled lives. Of course, these are all just suggestions. I'd personally prefer a list of just happy films coz I made a personal vow a few years ago to never watch another sad gay fim again after running through the gamut of mandatory depressing films haha. But its your channel and I'm a fan regardless.
I really enjoyed this videos all books sound amazing my personal favorite is probably Not Otherwise Specified by Hannah Moskowitz💜🏳️🌈
Hey can you give any suggestions on books that are more like The Art Of Being Normal.
I really loved Gracefully Grayson by Ami Polonsky and George by Alex Gino, they both deal with similar themes but for a younger audience. They are both gorgeous books in their own right though and I highly recommend :)
No History is All You Left Me? I thought you loved that book?
"I'm gay" *quickly prances away... "tee hee hee hee"-Love You All Byeeee🤗
YAY!!!! LOVE YOU TOO!! :D
You're so cute George Lester! 😉
Ah, thanks! :)
simon vs the homo-sapiens agenda and will grayson, will grayson are hella good, but ill give you the sun is literally aMaZiNg
Ahhhhh, I have mixed feelings about I'll Give You The Sun!!! :/
i feel like noah didn't get long enough chapters but i just love that book so much
1st: you said you're not very smart. wrong. you read. ergo, you're smarter than 80% of you tubers. 2nd: I love the idea of a book club. But you're awfully young, and I have a feeling your book choices would be too. 3rd: best "gay" book: Running With Scissors
Thank you so much for your kind words and your recommendation. I think my TBR for the Readathon was quite varied, some young, some non-fiction, some adult. Take a look, I think it was quite broad! :)
Why did you call james dawson, juno and her? he's clearly male
Juno Dawson is a trans woman and that edition of the book is old, her older books have been reprinted under her name now but of course people will still have the older copies