Gay summer books
The weather may not always show it, but as exams come to an end, both summer and pride month are in full swing. In other words, it is the prime time to study sultry and sexy queer romances which radiate heat-of-summer vibes. As post-lockdown life becomes increasingly crowded with upcoming pub catch-ups and vibrant concerts booked in the diary, why not sneak in a tiny quiet time at residence or on journeys to pick up those forgotten books again? What could be better than discovering some newly published gay treasures which ditch the whole boy-meets-girl scenario which still floods today’s media? Although there can be no close to the spectrum of juicy queer literature out there, here are some with a specifically summery feel to definitely watch out for and to whet your literary appetite.
Swimming in the Dark &#; Tomasz Jedrowski
For starters is this beautiful summer passion story about two boys which plays out in the politically oppressive climate of s communist Poland. Ludwik, our narrator, is a closeted and dreamy graduate who quickly falls head over heels for the mo
Welcome, Welcome, one and all. Wherever you are, whatever state of the world we&#;re all in right now, whatever uphill battles you&#;re facing, I wish this blog finds you in a place where you can find expect and joy somewhere, somehow. Now, more than ever, I find myself reaching for more and more queer stories in my everyday life. Sometimes, that&#;s in articles online, podcasts, documentaries, but more often, I&#;m reaching for books. Queer authors writing today are at the top of their game; they&#;re more experimental, more liberating, more challenging, more electrifying. Against the backdrop of all that&#;s happening, they refuse to stop writing queer stories, and there&#;s something wonderful about that.
Rather than keep pouring my heart out about my love for queer literature, let&#;s get cracking with this summer&#;s reading list! Here are the cherry-picked titles I think you need to watch out for in the coming months. You can still find our full, rolling list of brilliant LGBTQIA+ releases on Bookshop (or via your sales rep), but for today, I want to give you a taste of what&#;s
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This year, like most that I can remember, what I’ve been looking forward to most about summer is vacation reads. It doesn’t matter where we go or what genre I’ve brought along with me. Beach reads stick with me and come across to capture the wonderful memories when I revisit them later. Whether you’re the same way or you’re in the mood for casual reading, and however you define a beach read, a summer with books is always well spent.
Of course, the best way to pack your beach bag is with delightfully queer reads. These 15 recommendations ahead are some of this season’s most exciting LGBTQ releases. You’ll find a variety of genres to fit your reading tastes—from contemporary to historical, fantasy to horror, and some romance, too. Most of the books included verb already come out (ba dum tss) but examine to the end for three recs to uncover at your local library or bookstore in July and August.
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