Queereaders discussion

Tell us what you are reading this month.

just finished re-reading the colour purple (yes, please tell me how I can insert book/author as a quick link...) and that, as I know you are familiar with, led on to many other possible reads - I have decided on Alice Walker: collected poems and Dust Tracks on a Road by Zora Neale Hurston.
Also on the Books is Nicola Upson - the death of Lucy Kyte (which I think is an absolutely lovely series, a lovely premise with enough word play and allusions to keep me interested without ruining a perfectly good light read on a sunny afternoon).
The rest of my reading list for the month will be rather impromptu - I'm sure some of the suggestions in this list will find their way onto my E-reader this month.

Andrea wrote: "just finished re-reading the colour purple (yes, please tell me how I can insert book/author as a quick link...) and that, as I know you are familiar with, led on to many other possible reads - I have decided on Alice Walker: collected poems and Dust Tracks on a Road by Zora Neale Hurston. ..."

I just finished reading Their Eyes Were Watching God [if you are on a computer browser, click "add book/author" just above the box where you enter the comment] - and it was AMAZING. I was overwhelmed with Hurston's fantastic writing. (And saddened when I found out how long it took for her work to be recognized.) Let us know how Dust Tracks on a Road is.

Thanks Jim! I hadn't heard of her before a few days ago so glad for the tip on work by her. Will certainly let you know what I think about Dust Tracks on a Road.

Warehouse Wonder World...Warehouse Wonder World

I haven't been around for a bit—health probs—but have finished The Chronicles of Magravandias series by Storm Constantine. I found this much better than I was led to believe. I also read Something Like Spring.

I'm now reading Like a Mighty Army by David Weber, book 7 of the Safehold series, a political SFF.

Am reading Ash by Malinda Lo, Cinderella-based fairytale for the Lesbian Book Club Book of the Month. Not my genre at all, but I'm coping.

I'm reading The Folding Star by Alan Hollinghurst. It's set atmospherically in a small Flemish town. So far, the hero reminds me a little of Nick Guest, the hero of The Line of Beauty. He seems similarly rootless, lacking in apparent purpose or a clear sense of self. I wonder if I'll have a stronger idea about him by the end of the book.

Just finished All Soul's Rising, all 500 pages. Incredible guy, that Mr. L'Overture.

Natasha (Diarist) wrote: "Am reading Ash by Malinda Lo, Cinderella-based fairytale for the Lesbian Book Club Book of the Month. Not my genre at all, but I'm coping."

I'm coping very much better now that the lesbian story line has kicked in halfway through the book :-)

Natasha (Diarist) wrote: "Natasha (Diarist) wrote: "Am reading Ash by Malinda Lo, Cinderella-based fairytale for the Lesbian Book Club Book of the Month. Not my genre at all, but I'm coping."

I'm coping very much better now that the lesbian story line has kicked in halfway through the book :-) "

Doesn't Lo weave a beautiful story? I love her writing.

Jim wrote: "Doesn't Lo weave a beautiful story? I love her writing."

Jim, I'm so rooting for Ash now. I care what happens. 89% through.

Reading the latter books of Yasmine Galenorn's "Otherworld" series.

Yeah, they're corny and all that - but sometimes its nice to just curl up with a bit of mental junk food every now and then. :)

Am now reading Mentats of Dune. I love the Dune universe, even those parts written by the 2nd string authors!

What's the 2nd best Dune novel after the original Dune?

I'm on A Dead Man in Deptford, I've been looking forward to reading this as I live very close to Deptford! It's a story of the life and suspicious death of Kit Marlowe, who was killed in a pub fight in Deptford, London, in 1593.
The kind of old style language in this novel has taken me a little while to get used to but I'm enjoying it now..

started Hominids by Robert J Sawyer. Interesting so far.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. 65% through. Pretty cute book.

Just finished Seriously... I'm Kidding by Ellen DeGeneres. Very cute and amusing.

Just finished Afflicted II by Brandon Shire. Excellent.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Don wrote: "Now reading..."

This looks really good, Don. I read one of Lewis DeSimone's stories in The Other Man: 21 Writers Speak Candidly about Sex, Love, Infidelity, & Moving on and definitely want to read more of his work.

I'm reading and loving Zero Fade, a funny and very engaging story about a black 13-year-old boy growing up in the 1990s in Richmond, VA. Even though Kevin's experiences don't mirror my own, I can so identify with him in a lot of ways.

George wrote: "started Hominids by Robert J Sawyer. Interesting so far."

It's a good book and a good series. His exploration of Neanderthal society is great.

Just finished T.E.D. by Jayson James and it will appeal to those HEA fans more than I expected it might. It was billed as a story about bullying but it's actually more than just that.

The three main characters are all likable and you do find yourself pulling for these three who were once inseparable best friends. Still the wordsmithing could have been better in spots and a bit less repetitive overall. Other reviewers have given it great reviews.

See my full review at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown. Loving it.

Natasha (Diarist) wrote: "Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown. Loving it."

I read it because I felt I had to read a lesbian classic, but ended up loving the protagonist for her determination.

Alex wrote: "ended up loving the protagonist for her determination."

Absolutely. She is so spirited and inspiring I feel fired up reading this book. *Love* :-)

I just finished Golden Boy by Abigail Tarttelin a fascinating novel about an intersex teen named Max and his family. It gives me a lot to think about.

An then started The King of Elfland's Daughter by Lord Dunsany

Just finished Apprenticed to Pleasure by Brandon Fox Despite the cover this is one of the best amalgams of fantasy narrative with m/m erotica that I've ever encountered.

The story and the characters are well developed and the sex scenes are vividly described. It's an amazing combo! See my full review here https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Just finished "Cold" by Brandon Shire. A good read. Here is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Last nite I started Speak Its Name a trilogy of m/m romantic period pieces.

Oranges are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson.

I am currently reading Monument Road because I know the author. It's not queer fiction, but I was happy (and surprised) to see a reference to Greg Louganis. :-)

I decided to read Perdido Street Station next. I thought I:d read it, but alas, have not.

Now on The Open Secret by Tony Parsons, a pretty mind-blowing book on non-duality.

Perdido is a great book. You'll enjoy it Kernos. I might try The Scar. Read that yet?

George wrote: "Perdido is a great book. You'll enjoy it Kernos. I might try The Scar. Read that yet?"

Kernos wrote: "I decided to read Perdido Street Station next. I thought I:d read it, but alas, have not."

I read China Miéville's The City and the City. It was pretty wild. I'll have to try Perdido Street Station.

I recently felt the urge to re-read Talker by Amy Lane and I liked it even better than I did the first time around.

It's a sweet story of two college room-mates/team-mates one straight identified and one openly gay who end up making a great couple.

For a more complete rundown see my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

George wrote: "Perdido is a great book. You'll enjoy it Kernos. I might try The Scar. Read that yet?"

No. I'm wondering how the rest of the series holds up. PSS gets many accolades. Does Miéville continue to be good and interesting. I wonder too if it's a continuing story or several novels in the same world.

Perdido Street Station is one of my favorites too. China Miéville is an incredibly inventive writer.

I enjoyed The Scar too. It's set in a completely different city with a new set of characters. The writing was a bit more polished, but I found PSS much more imaginative and gritty.

I haven't read any of his newer novels.