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Dream Boy
Dream Boy: A Novel | Jim Grimsley
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Struggling with sexual abuse from his father and his mother's denial of the situation, Nathan dreams of a life free from his family while fantasizing about a relationship with the young man next door, whose home represents a safe haven to Nathan
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Howardsimmons
Dream Boy: A Novel | Jim Grimsley
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One of the first books I read with a gay central character. Its melancholy story, set in the south, spoke to me as no book ever had. I still revisit it from time to time, recalling that feeling of connection, understanding that helped shape me into the person I am today.

Michael_Gee Beautiful 7y
Hobbinol I felt the same way about this book. I'm happy I got a chance to tell him in person how much his work meant to me when he was part of a panel on banned books at a library conference. I loved Winter Birds too. 7y
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Hobbinol
Dream Boy: A Novel | Jim Grimsley
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I have a lot of southern US fiction and most of it is set in gruesomely small towns. It was difficult for me to choose, so I decided to give a shout out to someone who hasn't written any fiction in a while. #setinasmalltown #southerngothic #queerbooks

ValerieAndBooks I really like that turn of phrase "gruesomely small towns" 7y
LeahBergen I haven't heard of this author. Thank you! 7y
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DivineDiana Not sure how you assembled this photo, but it is wonderful! 7y
Hobbinol @LeahBergen But no, thank you! 7y
shawnmooney That novel sat unread on my bookshelf for years and years and years. I'm not sure if I still have a copy now or not. I will have to finally read it one of these days… :-) 7y
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