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[Matt]

[Gavin]

I'm not sure if this one really fits in as a Young Adult GLBTQ but it has its elements and I know is used by the English Deparment in the Secondary School where I teach as a novel for students to study so here goes:

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


The Kite Runnier is a thrilling read of love and loss in difficult times, of coming to terms with circumstances and customs, of learning to live again.

Amir and Hassan two boys from different sides of the tracks growing up, one the respectable son, one the secret son. Culture deems that one is less than the other and when thd chips are down will they follow with society and culture or will they overcome. Sadly culture and society win, until the priviledged son returns to Kabul now rulled by the Talaban to rescue the orphaned son of Hassan to face his deamons both physical and mental. When he can, like Hassan stand proud and defend those around him.

Redemption for Amir comes in the life of the young orphan Sohrab and seeing the joy of life returning to him after all of the sorrow that he has been subjected to in his young life.

Despite all the naysayers let yourself get lost in story it will only help to raise your spirits and make you feel better.



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I'm still working on . I regret I'm going to have to slow down my reading for the next month or so as Exams and Summative marking will have to take presidence outside of commuting time to and from work.

[Kaje]

Good luck with your upcoming month - and thanks for the review; that one has spent a long time on my TBRs. I wish I really had a YA persona I could send off to do more reading for me.

[Gavin]

MsMiz (Tina) wrote: "I am really enjoying Will Grayson, Will Grayson!!!"

I read this some time ago and loved the way the author used two different capitalization styles to separate the two Will Graysons. I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying it as well. It was a very intersting read.

[Sammy Goode]

OMG!! I just finished John Goode's .



STUNNING!!!

[Kaje]

I want to add one that is not LGBTQ but has the distinction of having my husband (who reads almost no YA and who thinks my writing might one day reach literary standards) recommend it - . He read it for a book club and liked it. Wonders will never cease.

[Marc]

Matt wrote: "I just picked up a copy of The Boys on the Rock by John Fox. Planning on starting it tonight!

The other book I'm going to start soon is Surprising Myself [bookcov..."

I Loved the boys on the rock... it's a little bit down-beat, but it's a real classic - I've re-read it so many times

[Marc]

Eyre wrote: "Bart Yates' Leave Myself Behind is a fabulous book. It won an Alex Award--an award from the American Library Association for adult books that they recommend to young adults.

too.

[Marc]

I've been thinking about what books I think are 'must read' YA fiction. There's a stack of them, and my taste can be a little downbeat. Here are a few that I loved - they kind of all have a bit of a theme of redemption and hope
Screwed Up Life of Charlie The SecondThe Year of IceSuicide Notes and Saints of Augustine

[Kaje]

Marc wrote: "I've been thinking about what books I think are 'must read' YA fiction. There's a stack of them, and my taste can be a little downbeat. Here are a few that I loved - they kind of all have a bit of..."

We have a thread started for Building a YA LGBT school Library - what books would you want? I don't think those are on the list there- maybe you'd like to add your suggestions on that thread? I did like Suicide Notes - a nice subtle beginning and build to the story. I'll have to add the others to my TBR's.

I added to our group bookshelves, with tags for coming-of-age, highschool, and m/m - hopefully those are appropriate?

[Kaje]

Brandon wrote: "I absolutely loved The Screwed-Up Life of Charlie the Second! One of the funniest books I've read. Those tags are perfect, Kaje, and I went ahead and added the "sexually explicit" tag as well. Charlie speaks VERY openly about all things sex, and I didn't want anyone to be caught off guard.
..."

Thanks - I do like to see that noted where appropriate.

[Kaje]

Brandon wrote: "Right now I'm reading Stick, and it is really, really good! Although it has parts that remind me of that depressing book Angela's Ashes, Stick is a really touching book with a great portrayal of strong brotherly love. It's one of those rare "I can't put it down" type books. ..."

I love the recommendations (although my TBR list is getting long.)

Remember, we're doing the nominations for the July Book of the Month read, so if you have a book you think we should encourage the group to consider, nominate it here

[Jason]

SproutJust started... :)

[Kaje]

Jason wrote: "SproutJust started... :)"

I really enjoyed that - and it's a good one for middle-school, of which there aren't enough.

[Jon]

K.Z - I think Bart Yates is a very talented author; I haven't read Leave Myself Behind, but I did read The Brothers Bishop, and really enjoyed it. Check out my review here:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

A recent GAY YA I read that was awesome - I couldn't put it down - is Sleeping Angel by Greg Herren. See my review here:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Jon]

I think one of the most incredible coming-of-age, Gay YA novels is The World Of Normal Boys by K.M. Soehnlein. I read this shortly after it came out in 2000 (before I joined GR, so I don't have a review posted); it's a novel that still sticks with me today and I highly recommend it.

[Marc]

Jon wrote: "K.Z - I think Bart Yates is a very talented author; I haven't read Leave Myself Behind, but I did read The Brothers Bishop, and really enjoyed it. Check out my review here:
http://www.goodreads.co..."

Imma try Sleeping Angel next. Leave Myself Behind by Bart Yates is one of my top 5 fave YA books ever. There is some adult content, so it might not be good for younger readers, But if you're old enough it's a great (if slightly melancholy) read - I've read it over and over....

[Seán]

I'm reading Homer's Odyssey by Gwen Cooper. It's a heart warming story about a blind cat that changes this woman's life. Go buy it NOW!

[Gavin]

I just finished re-readig Invisible by Jeff Erno

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


A very poignant read on the bullying problem that exists in our education system. This is a must read for educators. As students and teachers we all have to tools to put a stop to the bulling crisis in our midst we just need the courage to put the tools into action.

I know I will be recommending this short read to my work colleagues in hope that they will be part of the solution in our school community.





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[Leo]

Currently, Cassandra Clare's City of Lost Souls. I'm lovin' how busy it is.

[Cassidy]

I'm currently reading I Am J by Cris Beam. its about a girl who wants to become a boy. and throughout the story she/he talks about all the things he goes though to reach happiness.

[Kaje]

Cassidy wrote: "I'm currently reading I Am J by Cris Beam. its about a girl who wants to become a boy. and throughout the story she/he talks about all the things he goes though to reach happiness."

I've seen that on our lists but never read it (we read Parrotfish and Luna which are also trans* books - both very good.) Do you like I Am J? Would you recommend it?

[Eponine]

I just finished reading and . It was a great series and I highly recommend that other read it!

[Rikke]

Im reading 'Alma Mater' by Rita Mae Brown at the moment, but I'm rather disappointed. I prefer her other LGBT books.

[Kaje]

Rikke wrote: "Im reading 'Alma Mater' by Rita Mae Brown at the moment, but I'm rather disappointed. I prefer her other LGBT books."

Do you have a favorite of hers?

[Kaje]

Matt wrote: "I just got by Christopher Hoskins. I'm not sure how long it's going to be FREE on Amazon, but it was this morning! It looks pretty good."

Cool, thanks for letting us know :)

[Sammy Goode]

Matt wrote: "I just got by Christopher Hoskins. I'm not sure how long it's going to be FREE on Amazon, but it was this morning! It looks pretty good."

just grabbed this--looks really good--thanks for the rec.

[Rikke]

Kaje wrote: "Rikke wrote: "Im reading 'Alma Mater' by Rita Mae Brown at the moment, but I'm rather disappointed. I prefer her other LGBT books."

Do you have a favorite of hers?"

Ruby fruitjungle :)

[Graceson]

Well I'm currently rereading a book called by Nick Burd its a great book about a guy who is in the closet and his summer before going of to college. It's a great read.

[Kaje]

Graceson wrote: "Well I'm currently rereading a book called by Nick Burd its a great book about a guy who is in the closet and his summer before going of to college. It's a gr..."

I've heard good things about that one.

[Nischal]

I read Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan yesterday.

[Kaje]

Nischal wrote: "I read Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan yesterday."

Did you like it? I enjoyed will more than Will, and of course Tiny pretty much stole the book.

[Samantha]

Reading Blood Zero Sky by Jacob Gabriel Gates right now, a Dystopian with a lesbian MC. Very good so far. It isn't officially out until October though.I'm going to contact the author and suggest he gets a hold of this group.

[Kaje]

Samantha wrote: "Reading Blood Zero Sky by Jacob Gabriel Gates right now, a Dystopian with a lesbian MC. Very good so far. It isn't officially out until October though.I'm going to contact the author and suggest he..."

That would be great. As a group we're still a bit skewed in favor of M/M - it's always good to hear about a good story with a lesbian protagonist.

[Dennis]

I just finished Homecoming, the prequel to Scott Tracey's Witch Eyes series. Book 2 comes out next month.

I'm also planning to read Hollow Earth by his hawtness, John Barrowman and his sister Carole.

[Samantha]

Kaje wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Reading Blood Zero Sky by Jacob Gabriel Gates right now, a Dystopian with a lesbian MC. Very good so far. It isn't officially out until October though.I'm going to contact the auth..."
It's really amazingly good, like "can't start reading it before bed because I won't stop" good=) Just an awesome dystopian, probably my favorite since the Hunger Games.

[Kaje]

I saw a great review over at Jeeswave for From Darkness to Darkness the second in a fantasy YA by Jay Bell. Has anyone read the first book The Cat in the Cradle? It sounds intriguing.

[Kaje]

and Lord of the White Hell - Book Two- 5 stars

This is a beautifully crafted fantasy. Books 1 and 2 are really the two halves of one story - you can't read just one. The world-building is seamless, the action is riveting and unpredictable, and the romance develops slowly with appropriate ups and downs that fit the young characters and the forces arrayed against them. This is appropriate for older YA - there is one episode of more explicit sex in the second book but it was not erotic, and most of the sex is off-page or lightly described. A lovely pair of books, with a HEA at the end. I didn't think these were as stunning as her novel Wicked Gentlemen for pure originality and complexity of character, but they are sweeter, more romantic and less dark. Highly recommended.

I think these books would really appeal to people who liked Magic's Pawn or Luck in the Shadows. I would consider the explicitness 16+

[Kira]

I just read David Inside Out. It was a good story and plot, but the ending was a little disappointing in my opinion. I guess I just REALLY wanted Sean and David to have a real relationship, but maybe it was more realistic the way it ended.

[Kaje]

Kira wrote: "I just read David Inside Out. It was a good story and plot, but the ending was a little disappointing in my opinion. I guess I just REALLY wanted Sean and David to have a real relationship, but may..."

I'm always torn between being realistic and my romantic streak too. Did you still like it enough to recommend it?

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Kaje wrote: "[bookcover:Lord of the White Hell - Book One] and Lord of the White Hell - Book Two- 5 stars

This is a beautifully crafted fantasy. Books 1 and 2 are really the two halves of one story - you can'..."

Thanks Kaje. This was a really good reco:)

[Kaje]

Jackie wrote: "Kaje wrote: "[bookcover:Lord of the White Hell - Book One] and Lord of the White Hell - Book Two- 5 stars

Thanks Kaje. This was a really good reco:) .."

I'm glad you liked it too.

[Gavin]

Just finished Raise Your Glass by John Goode

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This is the third book in the series and a great read for adults and teens about the strength of love and standing up for what is right, standing up to the establishment for your rights.

Brad and Kyle endure a difficult time after coming out but with the support of parents and the community they endure to stand up for their rights and fight the establishment that would put them down as second class citizens. You too can make things better.



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Now to finish and . I'm also about to start for the Mature Men's Book Club for next month.

[Kaje]

I do love the Foster High stories.

[Cam]

This is an excellent YA book by Ross McCoubrey. I really loved it, enough to review it on my blog. ;)

[Kaje]

The blurb is interesting and it has some good Amazon reviews. Thanks for mentioning it. Is this LGBT? If so I can put it on the group shelves although you might have to tell me the tags to use (or put it on yourself) BTW, when I click on the link in your review it tells me the blog doesn't exist, so there might be an error?

[Cam]

bwahahaha nothing like mistyping your own blog name. It is an LGBT book. and I corrected the blog link in the review. It is actually the only YA book I've reviewed, and most books reviewed on my blog are very adult in nature. Just thought I'd throw that warning out there for anyone that visits. :) http://smoochersvoice.blogspot.com

[Kaje]

I put it on the shelf with "highschool", "Coming-out-of-age", "m/m" and "mystery" - is there also paranormal?

And CarrieAnn's blog is definitely 18+

[Cam]

yes there is also a paranormal element.

[Kaje]

OK, I added paranormal. Thanks for the recommendation.