I read Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe in 3 days and I’m a reaaaaally bad/ slow reader normally, it helps for the place I am in life
@@markl4997 idk ... It just did, I think it's when ari started to say something like he wished he could change his name to Air, and how the air is free and Dante likes to be free, and how he goes on to say that the rain on his hands felt like little kisses. Its just so well described and so beautiful❤❤😪😭
@@butterflyhome50 yeah I remember that quote, and I think most of us could relate.. but what I've realized is, we may think that no one is paying attention or sometimes we feel unimportant to everybody else, but it turns out that we aren't as invisible as we think we are. There are people who accept and see us for who we are, and that I think is what Dante did to Ari.. he made him feel that he wasn't air..
Simon Vs. The Homosapiens Agenda is the only one I've read (so far) and it's so cute. I can't wait for the film, as I have a huge crush on the actor playing "Blue" 😂
If you love that book I recommend “What if it’s us?” Made by the same writer in collaboration with the writer of “They both die in the end” amazing book
No book has ever touched me the way "Aristotle and Dante" did. The word choices, the character development and the whole magic and immersive atmosphere in the book are just so, so amazing. I feel in love with both characters, and were able to see so, so much of myself in them. When I finished it, I cried for so long. Not because the ending was sad, but because it felt like I was losing a part of me.
The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee has amazing ownvoices bi rep, and discusses so many important issues. It's a hilarious, lighthearted read, though, and one that I'll never stop recommending :)
I love Aristotle and Dante. I read it earlier this year. It was my first booktube recommended read. These all seem pretty interesting I defo need to give Simon vs a look, everyone seems to buzz off that book on here.
The gentlemen's giude to vice and viture is a great queer romance set in the 1700s, which with highmen and pirates and mystery us also as much a adventure story. Topics such as domestic abuse, depression and eqilasy are also adressed and handeled very well
I found the book Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe in my 8th grade language arts class and my gaydar went off as soon as I picked up the book. I took it home and absolutely loved it. It really did something for me as I was going to a very religious school at the time and hadn't found anyone around me who was lgbtq.
I read "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" for 6 hours. I'm in love with both characters and finally a happy ending, never got that for a while.
Call Me By Your Name stays with you forever, fellas. It’s not YA, I guess, but an AMAZING read. It feels like a part of you dies at the end. Gosh, I don’t even know how to explain. But that’s just worth reading.
Would love to recommend I'll Give You the Sun by J. Nelson, Autoboyography C. Lauren, The Love Interest C. Dietrich , At the Edge of the Universe by Hutchinson.
I freaking love Aristotle and Dante Discover the secrets of the universe It is the first lgbtq+ book I have read and I’m glad I agree with everything you said about it and I just love it so much One thing I really loved was that romance and sexuality was only part of the story It was not the only thing going on in aris life Like he was also struggling with his family and understanding people And just ahsjbsushw I love that book
I'm binge watching booktubers talking about aristotle and dante because its my most favorite book of all time :'))) and ITS GETTING A SEQUEL SOON AH .. Also I've heard the audiobook/read it and anyone reading this comment, READ IT, it's the most beautiful book ever
I bought "aristotle and dante discovers the secret of universe" For my girlfriend's birthday but ended up reading the whole book within 24 hours. 😂🤦♀️ I highly recommend to read that book:) it just changes your life:))
I read a book called autoboyagraphy and it's about a bisexual boy. It's a really good book that does have some homophobic scenes though but I'm sure you'll find it interesting
Simon vs the homosapiens agenda is possibly my favourite book of all time. It's definitely my no 1 comfort book and it was the first queer book I took out of a library in person not long after coming out. I just love everything about it so much!
I recently read The Pearl Thief by Elizabeth Wein which is a YA mystery set in 1938, Scotland. Romance isn't really the main plot, but the main character is a bisexual girl so I instantly connected and ngl you don't see a lot of bi rep so it was kinda amazing and also generally a really good book!
Great recommendations! I'm excited to read them! Another recommendation would be Autoboyography! I recently read it, and finished it in 2 days it really is a great book! (^-^)
Beauty queens, unbecoming, the raven king, the Magnus chase series, infinite in between, I'll give you the sun, Ramona blue, and fanart are some good ones! I didn't write the authors but if you're having trouble finding them I totally can
Radio Silence by Alice Oseman is one of my favourites and I hear the representation is pretty good in it too (I don't identify the same as some of the characters so I personally don't know how accurate the representation is)
This was great! I've heard so many things Becky Albertalli's book so really need to read it. And also really curious to read Jeffrey Self. I believe he's a comedian and I think I've heard him on some podcasts before. I'd really recommend reading Guapa by Saleem Haddad if you haven't as it's interesting to get the perspective of a gay Middle Eastern character.
the chimes by anna smaill is a book that i wish would get more attention!!! like, it's beautifully written, fantasy/scifi ish and with queer characters and themes. and it's like, very subtle and not a ""big deal"", but at the same time it's an important part of the story. it's so rare to find fantasy books with queer themes so i highly recommend it for anyone who hasn't read it already, it's one of my favorite books
"openly straight" and "honestly ben" are wonderful reads by bill konigsberg! highly wonderful reads and they're also short stories one can easily read them in under 1 week
Once again, We Are Okay is getting so much hype. I am planning to read it, too. Also, Aristotle and Dante is one of my all time favorites. Simon one is he book I'd have to request from the bookstore here for Hardcover.
One of my current favourite queer book is Like Water by Rebecca Podos but I think my current favourite of them all would have had to be Ramona Blue. It explores the fluidity of sexuality and I thought it did a fucking fantastic job at that!
I still really want to love Aristotle & Dante, but there is something about certain scenes in the book which didn't sit right with me. I might have to try it again. Simon is still one of my absolute faves! I re-read it so much. So excited for Jeffery Self's new book as well. I enjoyed Drag Teen a lot! Thanks for recommendations! As a recommendation, A Gentlemen's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee is brilliant!
I actually have a video of bisexual mc books but Not Otherwise Specified Black, Recovering from ED and bisexual girl mc Tragic Kind of Wonderful, bisexual gir with bipolar disorder Scars (f+f) To mention a few of the recent books I've read
"If I Was Your Girl" was AMAZING!!!!!!! I read it in a week or less? Which is something I haven't been able to do since high school. It game me a lot to think about which scared the *BLEEP* outta me... but it was a great read!
Have you read The Black Man and the Cabin Boy? Written by Adolfo Caminha from Ceará Brazil. This was the very first literature book written in Portuguese about a gay relationship. I really recommend it.
If u want to listen to audio books i recommend checking out if ur local have a ebook collection on overdrive, or Libby (which is just a cuter better version - it has the same books) which are both free apps that let u download ebooks and audiobooks
If you want to read some good books about gay families that have happy endings try these two novels by Cameron DeCessna. His books are available through Goodreads or Amazon. The first is CLAY PARKER: GROWING UP GAY IN 1953. It is the story of a fourteen-year-old boy confused by his feelings, thoughts, and dreams as he reaches adolescence and finds his sexual interests are in other teenaged boys. But it's 1953, a time of conservatism and rigid family and moral values. Gay kids have it so easy in today’s world compared to the early fifties. The second is TWO SOULS, FOREVER ONE. It is Cameron DeCessna’s first romantic gay novel. The story is set in Jacksonville, Florida in the early 1980s when public perceptions of gay couples were still uncertain and controversial. It is the story of two men in their early twenties, who have both been, shy, ashamed and secretive all their lives. Both have had a difficult time accepting their true nature and developing a meaningful relationship with other gay men. It’s a happy and uplifting story of how two highly intelligent young men meet, fall in love, come out to their parents and form a family. These two books are for older teens and adults as they contain a few graphic parts, but nothing kinky or obscene. They are feel-good books about the struggles of gay male teens and young adults and leave you with a nice ending. DeCessna has a series of three other books about a gay teacher who sees the ghosts of recently killed gay men and teens. He talks with them and helps to solve their murders. They are from his JORDAN DARE TRILOGY and are great reads with a lot of humor and a new ghostly/gay twist on murder mysteries and fantasy.
Nice recommendations. I’ve seen/heard about these books and some are new to me. I’ll try to check them out. If I could recommend queer lit for you I would go with Waterways and the Out of Position series by Kyell Gold. Both are gay coming out stories. Waterways about a high schooler and OOP about a gay football that goes pro. The other thing is both books feature an all anthropomorphic cast. Walking talking animals since Gold is a furry. And yes, I’m one too. That may not be your cup of tea but these books and Gold’s writing really helped me come to terms with my sexuality and be happy with who I am. Especially Waterways. I would not be where I am today without that story. Anyway. Great vid. Enjoy your channel. And have a nice day.
Thank you so much for this list and telling what you think about these books. I already do have 3 of them on my e-bookshelf waiting for me :D and now I’m intrigued to read the last book as well so I’m adding it to my to-read-list! I’ve been more into queer books lately, so I’d love to recommend you to read two such series as “All for the Game” by Nora Sakavic, “The Raven Cycle” by Maggie Stiefvater and “Captive Prince” by C.S. Pacat. The first series I’ve finished only a few days ago and I’m totally in love with it - it’s a harsh one, with a lot of tw, but the story as a whole and m/m relationship c; are worth it. Check out The Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic www.goodreads.com/book/show/17259690 The second series I’m only going to read so I still don’t know what’s waiting for me in here. As far as I know this book has a fantasy/mystery aspect and very interesting relationship between the main characters. Both in friendship and dating aspects + the writing is beautiful~ Check out The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater Check out The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater www.goodreads.com/book/show/17675462 As for the third series I don’t know that much but I was intrigued by fan art and the the story takes place in some kind of historical kingdom - so there’s a lot of politics intrigues in the books. And m/m relationship as well! But this is also has enough of tw, so be careful. Hope you’ll like reading them and I hope to hear some reviews and your thoughts on these three series c: Check out Captive Prince by C.S. Pacat www.goodreads.com/book/show/9305362 Have a nice day~!
Yo my dudes, if you're looking for a deep, honest dive into what it's like to fall in and be in love, I would 10000000% recommend Call Me By Your Name. It's so abrasively honest about the joys and pitfalls of falling and being in love that it would be a shame not to read it. It's also very passionate, and completely about two dudes just falling in love, no politics or strings attached. It's beautiful, it's insightful, and it's tragic in a way. I would also recommend listening to the movie soundtrack while you read as well ;)
If you enjoy videos, stories and books about ghosts, you might be interested in reading the Jordan Dare trilogy of novels by CAMERON DECESSNA, whose works include Jordan Dare and the Kidnapped Ghost, Jordan Dare and the Tolchester Ghost and Jordan Dare and the Captive Spirit. These three novels feature a gay protagonist who, since the age of thirteen, has been able to see and speak with recently departed or murdered gay men and teens that, for some reason are unable to “move on”. His ability leads to one adventure after another as he helps to solve murders, right wrongs and help the deceased settle their earthly affairs. Even though Jordan is gay, the books contain no graphic sexual content. His preference does affect how he deals with the gay spirits sent to him by some unknown entity. By the end of the third book, Jordan learns more about his mentor and discovers an alternate world in which he has a greater destiny to fulfill, thus setting the stage for other Jordan Dare novels. These books are available from Amazon/Kindle Books. Search for Jordan Dare or Cameron DeCessna. DeCessna’s works are very unusual, humorous and unique. He has also just released another more sexually explicit novel, Clay Parker: Growing Up Gay in 1953. It’s the story of a fourteen-year-old boy confused by his feelings, thoughts and dreams as he reaches adolescence and finds his sexual interests are for other teenage boys. But it's 1953, a time of conservatism and rigid family and moral values. To top off Clay's problems, he's an orphan forced to live with an abusive aunt and uncle who openly show their distaste for the lad who was severely burned when a house fire killed his mother, father and younger brother. They would be the last persons he could turn to, to help him cope with his alien feelings. This is the story of Clay's troubles, trials and final triumph as he strives to find a family who will love him after he is forced to run away from home after a severe beating by his drunken uncle. The book contains graphic sexual descriptions that may not be suitable for children under 12, although it would be highly recommended reading for gay teens to raise their awareness of the struggles of adolescent gay boys in earlier times. While the Jordan Dare series is written for all readers, 12 and up, and has no adult-only content, some of DeCessna's works are more suitable for adult readers. This novel, Clay Parker: Growing up Gay in 1953, is the first of several gay, coming-of-age stories the author plans to release in late 2018 and 2019. DeCessna, born in 1951, writes from personal experience and vividly captures the difficulties faced by gay adolescents during those times. Look for Cameron DeCessna’s books and visit his author’s page at Amazon/Kindle Publishing. www.goodreads.com/book/show/42868432-clay-parker?ac=1&from_search=true
I would have to say my favorite gay ya books (I’ve only read a handful) are 5. Simon be the Homosapien’s Agenda 4. The Gentlemen’s Guide to Vice And Verture 3. Gemini Bites 2. The Alan Cole Series 1. Totally Joe And my 3 fave ya Books of all are probably 3. The Alan Cole Series 2. The Truth About Alice 1. Totally Joe
Be sure to check out my new sci-fi/fantasy book Brimstone's Knight by W. Wright, worldwide release date January 31st, Austin Macauley Publishers. I posted a short intro video on my channel. Or simply search "Brimstone's Knight" and you'll find it.
I find this to be reminiscent to ' Never Been Kissed' , The Hollywood take was something my GSA hated. I find the LGBTQ community writes for the coasts. I need more of the fighting for our rights types of books and scenarios and updated to today. I live in a red state. Help??
OK love simon was good i was happy it didn't end with them kissing on the last page but I thought there should have been a sex scean or somthing but I loved what if its us I gave it 4 stars love sine 3.7
I read Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe in 3 days and I’m a reaaaaally bad/ slow reader normally, it helps for the place I am in life
I'm a very slow reader usually but I read Ari & Dante in one day. It's one of my favourite books, I love it so much
"Aristotle and Dante Discovers the Secrets of the Universe" has the most relatable quotes.
That book lowkey ruined me ...
@@butterflyhome50 really? how so? :)
@@markl4997 idk ... It just did, I think it's when ari started to say something like he wished he could change his name to Air, and how the air is free and Dante likes to be free, and how he goes on to say that the rain on his hands felt like little kisses.
Its just so well described and so beautiful❤❤😪😭
@@butterflyhome50 yeah I remember that quote, and I think most of us could relate.. but what I've realized is, we may think that no one is paying attention or sometimes we feel unimportant to everybody else, but it turns out that we aren't as invisible as we think we are. There are people who accept and see us for who we are, and that I think is what Dante did to Ari.. he made him feel that he wasn't air..
@@markl4997
I'm S.H.O.O.K !
Carry On by Rainbow Rowell is a good read
Yes OMG love that book
LOVE SimonBaz
Simon Vs. The Homosapiens Agenda is the only one I've read (so far) and it's so cute. I can't wait for the film, as I have a huge crush on the actor playing "Blue" 😂
Cutest novel ever
If you love that book I recommend “What if it’s us?” Made by the same writer in collaboration with the writer of “They both die in the end” amazing book
The actor who plays Blue has a super cute (very gay) song called ‘kiss the boys and I 10/10 recommend it
AAAA SIMON IS SO GAY AND MAKES ME SO HAPPY 🥺 Oh and yes, What If it’s us and they both die at the are amazing reads as well. but simov vs is 🤩✌🏻😌❤️
Love, Simon is my favourite movie and I’ve ordered the book. I am so excited to read it
No book has ever touched me the way "Aristotle and Dante" did. The word choices, the character development and the whole magic and immersive atmosphere in the book are just so, so amazing. I feel in love with both characters, and were able to see so, so much of myself in them.
When I finished it, I cried for so long. Not because the ending was sad, but because it felt like I was losing a part of me.
You just described everything i felt when i read that book that i couldn't describe myself. I relate so hard to this comment
I read aristotle and dante in like 4 hours TWICE so goooood
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Same, it took 2 weeks to come but i read it in 5 hours. My mom was pissed i finished it so fast lmao
The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee has amazing ownvoices bi rep, and discusses so many important issues. It's a hilarious, lighthearted read, though, and one that I'll never stop recommending :)
fictionalives I've read it twice, and I loved it so much
I didn't like how percy and monty didn't take that step or talked about the kiss i only have 150p
I love Aristotle and Dante. I read it earlier this year. It was my first booktube recommended read. These all seem pretty interesting I defo need to give Simon vs a look, everyone seems to buzz off that book on here.
Yeah, it's definitely getting lots of buzz, and will for a while with the movie coming out. It's deserving of it, though!
The gentlemen's giude to vice and viture is a great queer romance set in the 1700s, which with highmen and pirates and mystery us also as much a adventure story. Topics such as domestic abuse, depression and eqilasy are also adressed and handeled very well
Can we please have an entire video just for Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe!!!!??? ( Including the spoilers 😂!!!!)
More happy than not by Adam silvera. Trust me it takes you for a spin.
Anything by Adam silvera is great, really he's such a great writer.
I found the book Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe in my 8th grade language arts class and my gaydar went off as soon as I picked up the book. I took it home and absolutely loved it. It really did something for me as I was going to a very religious school at the time and hadn't found anyone around me who was lgbtq.
You are the only booktuber who decides my TBR list. All your recommendations are quite similar to my taste in books. Lots of love!!❤️❤️
I'll Give You the Sun is AMAZING!! George is also an beautiful and quick read with trans* representation !
Yes!
OMG IKR I LOVED IT SO MUCHHHH
The ending seems kinda rushed tho : ( , but I do agree that it is a beautiful book!
Aristotle and Dante, I cried, especially when I found out the sequel was out yet..... hurry up Benjamin...
We Are Okay is one of the best books I have read this year, it broke me and made me love Nina Lacour’s writing style and how she uses words.
I read Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe in one day it's literally one of my favourite books
I read "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" for 6 hours. I'm in love with both characters and finally a happy ending, never got that for a while.
Call Me By Your Name stays with you forever, fellas. It’s not YA, I guess, but an AMAZING read. It feels like a part of you dies at the end. Gosh, I don’t even know how to explain. But that’s just worth reading.
Would love to recommend I'll Give You the Sun by J. Nelson, Autoboyography C. Lauren, The Love Interest C. Dietrich , At the Edge of the Universe by Hutchinson.
I freaking love Aristotle and Dante Discover the secrets of the universe
It is the first lgbtq+ book I have read and I’m glad
I agree with everything you said about it and I just love it so much
One thing I really loved was that romance and sexuality was only part of the story
It was not the only thing going on in aris life
Like he was also struggling with his family and understanding people
And just ahsjbsushw I love that book
Love! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Thanks for the recommendations! I can’t wait for Love, Simon! ❤️
I'm binge watching booktubers talking about aristotle and dante because its my most favorite book of all time :'))) and ITS GETTING A SEQUEL SOON AH .. Also I've heard the audiobook/read it and anyone reading this comment, READ IT, it's the most beautiful book ever
I love hearing other people videos talk about that book, it's also my favorite
I bought "aristotle and dante discovers the secret of universe" For my girlfriend's birthday but ended up reading the whole book within 24 hours. 😂🤦♀️
I highly recommend to read that book:) it just changes your life:))
I read a book called autoboyagraphy and it's about a bisexual boy. It's a really good book that does have some homophobic scenes though but I'm sure you'll find it interesting
Loving your videos and the recommendations you made here are all engrossing. Definitely going to put them on my To-Read list.
Simon vs the homosapiens agenda is possibly my favourite book of all time. It's definitely my no 1 comfort book and it was the first queer book I took out of a library in person not long after coming out. I just love everything about it so much!
We Are Okay is one of my favourite books of 2017 it was so flippin' good!!
Me, too! I still think about it a lot.
I recently read The Pearl Thief by Elizabeth Wein which is a YA mystery set in 1938, Scotland. Romance isn't really the main plot, but the main character is a bisexual girl so I instantly connected and ngl you don't see a lot of bi rep so it was kinda amazing and also generally a really good book!
our university's library literally have all of these and I cannot wish for something more!
Your so lucky
Great recommendations! I'm excited to read them! Another recommendation would be Autoboyography! I recently read it, and finished it in 2 days it really is a great book! (^-^)
PixelateMe I loved that book 💙
aw man I loved that book so much
Beauty queens, unbecoming, the raven king, the Magnus chase series, infinite in between, I'll give you the sun, Ramona blue, and fanart are some good ones! I didn't write the authors but if you're having trouble finding them I totally can
Radio Silence by Alice Oseman is one of my favourites and I hear the representation is pretty good in it too (I don't identify the same as some of the characters so I personally don't know how accurate the representation is)
Theyre making a movie of Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe
This was great! I've heard so many things Becky Albertalli's book so really need to read it. And also really curious to read Jeffrey Self. I believe he's a comedian and I think I've heard him on some podcasts before. I'd really recommend reading Guapa by Saleem Haddad if you haven't as it's interesting to get the perspective of a gay Middle Eastern character.
i just bought 'We are okay' and damn... thank u so much! it was really hard to find (I'm from Peru) but it was worth it. Thank u!
the chimes by anna smaill is a book that i wish would get more attention!!! like, it's beautifully written, fantasy/scifi ish and with queer characters and themes. and it's like, very subtle and not a ""big deal"", but at the same time it's an important part of the story. it's so rare to find fantasy books with queer themes so i highly recommend it for anyone who hasn't read it already, it's one of my favorite books
Oh man, these all look so good!! Going to have add a few of those to my TBR pile
Yay!
"openly straight" and "honestly ben" are wonderful reads by bill konigsberg! highly wonderful reads and they're also short stories one can easily read them in under 1 week
Once again, We Are Okay is getting so much hype. I am planning to read it, too. Also, Aristotle and Dante is one of my all time favorites. Simon one is he book I'd have to request from the bookstore here for Hardcover.
I'm obsessed with Carry on by rainbow Rowell 😂😍
I never hear Zero to the bone in recommendations... that books is amazing
Who is the author, please?
Loved that book!
One of my current favourite queer book is Like Water by Rebecca Podos but I think my current favourite of them all would have had to be Ramona Blue. It explores the fluidity of sexuality and I thought it did a fucking fantastic job at that!
I still really want to love Aristotle & Dante, but there is something about certain scenes in the book which didn't sit right with me. I might have to try it again.
Simon is still one of my absolute faves! I re-read it so much. So excited for Jeffery Self's new book as well. I enjoyed Drag Teen a lot! Thanks for recommendations!
As a recommendation, A Gentlemen's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee is brilliant!
will be adding some of these to my christmas list!!
Hooray!
If you like fantasy and magic "The Last Sun" became one of my new favorites
Try "Why We Took the Car" by Wolfgang Herrndorf and "The Center of the World " by Andreas Steinhöfel.
So underrated! I love your videos~
I actually have a video of bisexual mc books but Not Otherwise Specified Black, Recovering from ED and bisexual girl mc
Tragic Kind of Wonderful, bisexual gir with bipolar disorder
Scars (f+f)
To mention a few of the recent books I've read
"If I Was Your Girl" was AMAZING!!!!!!! I read it in a week or less?
Which is something I haven't been able to do since high school.
It game me a lot to think about which scared the *BLEEP* outta me... but it was a great read!
That's great to hear! Can't wait to read it.
Have you ever heated of... Troye Sivan
I read Aristotle and Dante and I cried!!!
It was one of the best books I read!!
Have you read The Black Man and the Cabin Boy? Written by Adolfo Caminha from Ceará Brazil. This was the very first literature book written in Portuguese about a gay relationship. I really recommend it.
Zero at the bone is a personal guilty pleasure and recommendation from me. Finished it within a day couldn't put it down .
Who is the author, please?
If u want to listen to audio books i recommend checking out if ur local have a ebook collection on overdrive, or Libby (which is just a cuter better version - it has the same books) which are both free apps that let u download ebooks and audiobooks
Everyone should read A Little Life, The Song of Achilles, and anything written by Adam Silvera (YA and bi rep!!)
Thanks for the recs! Yes to Adam Silvera, he only wasn't in this video because I have full vids for all of his books
Anytime!!
If you want to read some good books about gay families that have happy endings try these two novels by Cameron DeCessna. His books are available through Goodreads or Amazon. The first is CLAY PARKER: GROWING UP GAY IN 1953. It is the story of a fourteen-year-old boy confused by his feelings, thoughts, and dreams as he reaches adolescence and finds his sexual interests are in other teenaged boys. But it's 1953, a time of conservatism and rigid family and moral values. Gay kids have it so easy in today’s world compared to the early fifties. The second is TWO SOULS, FOREVER ONE. It is Cameron DeCessna’s first romantic gay novel. The story is set in Jacksonville, Florida in the early 1980s when public perceptions of gay couples were still uncertain and controversial. It is the story of two men in their early twenties, who have both been, shy, ashamed and secretive all their lives. Both have had a difficult time accepting their true nature and developing a meaningful relationship with other gay men. It’s a happy and uplifting story of how two highly intelligent young men meet, fall in love, come out to their parents and form a family.
These two books are for older teens and adults as they contain a few graphic parts, but nothing kinky or obscene. They are feel-good books about the struggles of gay male teens and young adults and leave you with a nice ending. DeCessna has a series of three other books about a gay teacher who sees the ghosts of recently killed gay men and teens. He talks with them and helps to solve their murders. They are from his JORDAN DARE TRILOGY and are great reads with a lot of humor and a new ghostly/gay twist on murder mysteries and fantasy.
Love these videos
I am watching this not to know which novel i should read
But coz this guy ....
Damn soooo cute ....
Ugghhh his voice .. soo soo cute
Have you read We Are the Ants? That book is absolutely gorgeous!
Who is the author, please?
The Song of Achilles ❤❤❤❤
I bought Aristotle and Dante a while ago but didn't get round to it yet. Annyway I guess I'll have to move it to the top of my TBR now!
I was in the same boat and decided it was time!
thank you for the video
PS: try Dress codes for small towns, it might be your thing, although the writing is twisted
Who is the author, please?
Nice recommendations. I’ve seen/heard about these books and some are new to me. I’ll try to check them out. If I could recommend queer lit for you I would go with Waterways and the Out of Position series by Kyell Gold. Both are gay coming out stories. Waterways about a high schooler and OOP about a gay football that goes pro. The other thing is both books feature an all anthropomorphic cast. Walking talking animals since Gold is a furry. And yes, I’m one too. That may not be your cup of tea but these books and Gold’s writing really helped me come to terms with my sexuality and be happy with who I am. Especially Waterways. I would not be where I am today without that story. Anyway. Great vid. Enjoy your channel. And have a nice day.
Who is the author of Waterways and OOP, please?
Did Kyell Gold write these books, too?
Would love to know. Thank you.
I recommend Vanilla, Perfect Ten, and The Love Interest
Thanks!
Great recommendations but who is the author?
Thank you so much for this list and telling what you think about these books. I already do have 3 of them on my e-bookshelf waiting for me :D and now I’m intrigued to read the last book as well so I’m adding it to my to-read-list!
I’ve been more into queer books lately, so I’d love to recommend you to read two such series as “All for the Game” by Nora Sakavic, “The Raven Cycle” by Maggie Stiefvater and “Captive Prince” by C.S. Pacat.
The first series I’ve finished only a few days ago and I’m totally in love with it - it’s a harsh one, with a lot of tw, but the story as a whole and m/m relationship c; are worth it.
Check out The Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic
www.goodreads.com/book/show/17259690
The second series I’m only going to read so I still don’t know what’s waiting for me in here. As far as I know this book has a fantasy/mystery aspect and very interesting relationship between the main characters. Both in friendship and dating aspects + the writing is beautiful~
Check out The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater Check out The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
www.goodreads.com/book/show/17675462
As for the third series I don’t know that much but I was intrigued by fan art and the the story takes place in some kind of historical kingdom - so there’s a lot of politics intrigues in the books. And m/m relationship as well! But this is also has enough of tw, so be careful.
Hope you’ll like reading them and I hope to hear some reviews and your thoughts on these three series c:
Check out Captive Prince by C.S. Pacat
www.goodreads.com/book/show/9305362
Have a nice day~!
Yo my dudes, if you're looking for a deep, honest dive into what it's like to fall in and be in love, I would 10000000% recommend Call Me By Your Name. It's so abrasively honest about the joys and pitfalls of falling and being in love that it would be a shame not to read it. It's also very passionate, and completely about two dudes just falling in love, no politics or strings attached. It's beautiful, it's insightful, and it's tragic in a way. I would also recommend listening to the movie soundtrack while you read as well ;)
Yesss thank you! I read CMBYN after I made this video. I made a video about that too, it's somewhere around here!
Oh awesome! I'll be sure to check that out :)
If you enjoy videos, stories and books about ghosts, you might be interested in reading the Jordan Dare trilogy of novels by CAMERON DECESSNA, whose works include Jordan Dare and the Kidnapped Ghost, Jordan Dare and the Tolchester Ghost and Jordan Dare and the Captive Spirit. These three novels feature a gay protagonist who, since the age of thirteen, has been able to see and speak with recently departed or murdered gay men and teens that, for some reason are unable to “move on”. His ability leads to one adventure after another as he helps to solve murders, right wrongs and help the deceased settle their earthly affairs. Even though Jordan is gay, the books contain no graphic sexual content. His preference does affect how he deals with the gay spirits sent to him by some unknown entity. By the end of the third book, Jordan learns more about his mentor and discovers an alternate world in which he has a greater destiny to fulfill, thus setting the stage for other Jordan Dare novels. These books are available from Amazon/Kindle Books. Search for Jordan Dare or Cameron DeCessna. DeCessna’s works are very unusual, humorous and unique. He has also just released another more sexually explicit novel, Clay Parker: Growing Up Gay in 1953. It’s the story of a fourteen-year-old boy confused by his feelings, thoughts and dreams as he reaches adolescence and finds his sexual interests are for other teenage boys. But it's 1953, a time of conservatism and rigid family and moral values. To top off Clay's problems, he's an orphan forced to live with an abusive aunt and uncle who openly show their distaste for the lad who was severely burned when a house fire killed his mother, father and younger brother. They would be the last persons he could turn to, to help him cope with his alien feelings. This is the story of Clay's troubles, trials and final triumph as he strives to find a family who will love him after he is forced to run away from home after a severe beating by his drunken uncle. The book contains graphic sexual descriptions that may not be suitable for children under 12, although it would be highly recommended reading for gay teens to raise their awareness of the struggles of adolescent gay boys in earlier times. While the Jordan Dare series is written for all readers, 12 and up, and has no adult-only content, some of DeCessna's works are more suitable for adult readers. This novel, Clay Parker: Growing up Gay in 1953, is the first of several gay, coming-of-age stories the author plans to release in late 2018 and 2019. DeCessna, born in 1951, writes from personal experience and vividly captures the difficulties faced by gay adolescents during those times. Look for Cameron DeCessna’s books and visit his author’s page at Amazon/Kindle Publishing. www.goodreads.com/book/show/42868432-clay-parker?ac=1&from_search=true
Have you read Two Boys Kissing?? It is a super short book but is such an important book!!
I've read lots of David Levithan! That one in particular has definitely made a big impact.
hj
don't you find audible too expensive though? I've been using it for 5 or 6 months, but $14.99 is a lot per month :(
You look gorgeous
Would you do a book review for "from queer to Christ" by George carneal. It's hard to take seriously
WE CONTAIN MULTITUDES, the best mm romance ever, Trust me guys, go read it now!!
Edinborough
Where is Sebastian by Sam Argent? Or all the stuff from Amelita Rae and PL Nunn? :(
Great video and recs. Have you read David Crabb's memoir 'bad kid'? you might like it!
also, love alison bechdel!
Thanks Dan! I haven't heard of that, I'll have to check it out. I love Bechdel, too!
I cried so dam hard to love simon
I would have to say my favorite gay ya books (I’ve only read a handful) are
5. Simon be the Homosapien’s Agenda
4. The Gentlemen’s Guide to Vice And Verture
3. Gemini Bites
2. The Alan Cole Series
1. Totally Joe
And my 3 fave ya Books of all are probably
3. The Alan Cole Series
2. The Truth About Alice
1. Totally Joe
Who are the authors, please
Who are the authors, please?
LIN DID THE AUDIOBOOK FOR AADDTSOTU???????? HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS I MUST LISTEN TO IT NOW
Yes he sure did, and it's a wonderful experience.
Ooh yess new video
Your so handsome
Oof this comment is a little late but The 57 Bus is and absolutely amazing and heartbreaking book about a agender person and a hate crime
May I recommend heartstopper by Alice oseman
Be sure to check out my new sci-fi/fantasy book Brimstone's Knight by W. Wright, worldwide release date January 31st, Austin Macauley Publishers. I posted a short intro video on my channel. Or simply search "Brimstone's Knight" and you'll find it.
okay, but Marin and Mabel fucked me up.
Guys please check my last video about 2 great queer writers in history: ruclips.net/video/hE1ksk4Egb4/видео.html
I find this to be reminiscent to ' Never Been Kissed' , The Hollywood take was something my GSA hated. I find the LGBTQ community writes for the coasts. I need more of the fighting for our rights types of books and scenarios and updated to today. I live in a red state. Help??
My kids need more.....and deserve more......
OK love simon was good i was happy it didn't end with them kissing on the last page but I thought there should have been a sex scean or somthing but I loved what if its us I gave it 4 stars love sine 3.7