There has been a lot of talk on BookTok lately about how people love Gay books but only if they are written by women. And about how Gay men are really not getting their due.
So on this last day of pride for my #pridebookrec I am going to share some of my favorite Gay authors.
If you have any books to add to this please do!
ChaoticMissAdventures Oscar Wilde. Classic. Drama. Perfection. All of his work is magnificent, but if you have not read this classic get on it. The creativity and craft is outstanding in![[tagged book]](https://image.librarything.com/pics/litsy_webpics/icon_taggedBook@3x.png)
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Picture of Dorian GreyChaoticMissAdventures I read this as an ARC and was blown away. It is gritty, and real. Following a woman in a small southern town, who is an alcoholic, and who's neighbors are trying their best to help her, when she clearly does not want help. Moving and wonderfully written please readIn West Mills 2y
In West MillsChaoticMissAdventures I think this is the only non-fiction I have for this post. Well written, raw and filled with information and hope for young Queer Black boys and men. This books is good for everyone to read, and it is nice to have a fully loving and supporting family featured in a queer essay collection. Please readAll Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto 2y
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ChaoticMissAdventures Beautifully crafted. A rich world. Xochital is the storyteller of her village she takes on this role at 8. This is an imaginative fantasy world. A bit of a chunker so if you are looking to really immerse yourself into a world I suggestEach of Us a Desert 2y
Each of Us a DesertChaoticMissAdventures “Beautifully captivating“ has been used many times to describe this YA book about 2 boys who meet and fall in love over a summer at the local pool. They are the most amazing heartwarming characters and I love their journey. Please readAristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe 2y
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the UniverseChaoticMissAdventures “It was beauty, I learned, that we risked ourselves for.“ Dark and Gritty, the story of a gay son and his relationship with his illiterate mother. He tackles a range of issues from opioid addiction to his mothers literacy, to moments of intimacy with his boyfriends, incredibly well written, and heart breaking.On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous 2y
On Earth We're Briefly GorgeousChaoticMissAdventures Might I suggest everything Baldwin has ever written. He is honestly close to god status for me. I admire everything about him, from his overcoming of his extreme religious upbringing, to his adventurous and rebellious spirit, and his incredible writing ability is just the cherry on top. You cannot go wrong with any of his novels, but if you want something to really ponder, reflect on, and transport you to Paris pick upGiovanni's Room 2y
Giovanni's RoomChaoticMissAdventures Another chunker, this imaginative and creatively woven epic historical story about a Parisian opera singer in high society will transport you. It is a bit dense, but the writing is masterful in the gorgeousThe Queen of the Night 2y
The Queen of the NightChaoticMissAdventures “A novel about the forbidden union between two enslaved young men on a Deep South plantation“ This is a gorgeous, heartbreaking, and somehow lovely love story. Rich story telling with complex characters - even the side characters are richly drawn, This is a need to read -The Prophets 2y
The ProphetsChaoticMissAdventures I have a slight crush on Brandon Taylor, so I may be bias, but I loved Real Life. Set in a college town, following a Black gay student who often feels lost and lonely, he is searching for human connection. Gorgeously written, and one of those rare books where when you put it down you want to go straight back, just to hang out with the characters. Please read -Real Life: A Novel 2y
Real Life: A NovelRaeLovesToRead This was a moving romance.A Place Called Winter 2y
A Place Called WinterKimberlone While the author‘s gender doesn‘t really matter for me choosing a book to read, I‘ve definitely noticed this as a trend, especially in the romance genre 2y
BarbaraBB I loved Real Life too. I am looking forward toFilthy Animals 2y
Filthy AnimalsChaoticMissAdventures @BarbaraBB I really enjoyed Filthy Animals! It is short stories, but still with Taylor's awesome writing. 2y
ChaoticMissAdventures @Kimberlone yes! Looking more into my own reading I noticed the books I have been reading that are M/M mostly are written by straight women. It seems to be really prevalent in YA and romance. 2y
BarbaraBB Good to know, thanks 👌🏽 2y
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