The Big Gay Book Club

Our hosts, Chris and Amy, feel very lucky to have gotten to read Kyle Lukoff’s A World Worth Saving this month! This middle school grade-level read follows the journey of A, a trans Jewish teenage boy on a quest to save his friends from forces far more sinister than he could have ever imagined. A’s story is enlightening to anyone not familiar with the trans experience and demands to be read for its honest portrayals of trans identity, as well as the hardships and victories of trans youth. You will be a better person for having read this book - we know that we are.Due to the topics present in A World Worth Saving, as well as some of its more difficult themes, this episode contains discussions centering around misgendering, suicide amongst trans youth, and many other hardships our trans youth here in the USA and around the world face on a daily basis. Please listen only if you are able to safely hear these types of topics being discussed. Chris and Amy know they still have room to grow, and are welcome to hearing feedback both positive and constructive. NOTE: Due to circumstances out of our control, the interview with Kyle had to be rescheduled. Stay tuned for updates on when that will be released!Resources:National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741The LGBT National Hotline: (888) 843-4564Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860Thank you to Kevin MacLeod for the use of our theme song, 'Werq.' You can find more of their music on https://www.incompetech.com/.If you'd like to contact us with book recommendations or questions for our upcoming episodes, email thebiggaybookclub@gmail.com or message us on Patreon. We'd love to hear from you!Time Stamps:~ 9:20 - That’s So Gay~ 16:00 - Book of the Month (No Spoilers)~ 25:00 - Synopsis~ 41:00 - Entering Spoiler Territory~ 1:40:00 - Book Club Questions~ 1:54:15 - Wrap Up/Overall Impressions~ 1:59:15 - Sign Off

Our hosts, Chris and Amy, have extended the holiday spirit into 2025! Come on down to Christmas City, where the snow is white and the space heaters are…pretty? This month, they’ve read The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch. This Netflix Christmas movie of a novel is going to brighten your year, no matter when you read it. With enough spicy romance and political intrigue to keep every sensibility engaged, you’re going to want to tune in to see what these two have to say!Thank you to Kevin MacLeod for the use of our theme song, 'Werq.' You can find more of their music on https://www.incompetech.com/.If you'd like to contact us with book recommendations or questions for our upcoming episodes, email thebiggaybookclub@gmail.com or message us on Patreon. We'd love to hear from you!Time Stamps:~ 7:00 - Patreon Plug~ 9:50 - That’s So Gay ft. Severance SPOILERS!~ 18:30 - Book of the Month (No Spoilers)~ 38:00 - Entering Spoiler Territory~1:14:00 - Book Club Questions

Our hosts, Chris and Amy, have so much to say about Jandy Nelson’s prolific third novel, When the World Tips Over, that Episode 18 has a run time of more than two hours! You’ll not want to miss a second of this delightfully celebratory discussion of what has become one of their top reads of 2024! Amy said it best: this novel is a reminder to live life to the fullest and appreciate the family and connections you have. Stay in the moment, and LIVE FOREVER, NOW!We can’t believe our second year of podcasting has come to an end, and we want to thank all of you Big Gay Book Club members, from the bottom of our hearts, for coming on this journey with us! Thank you to everyone who has listened, left a review, sent us an email, interacted with one of our posts, or told a friend about this community. Let’s make 2025 a year of amazingly gay reading!Thank you to Kevin MacLeod for the use of our theme song, 'Werq.' You can find more of their music on https://www.incompetech.com/.If you'd like to contact us with book recommendations or questions for our upcoming episodes, email thebiggaybookclub@gmail.com or message us on Instagram @tbgbookclub. We'd love to hear from you!~ 37:30 - Entering Spoiler Territory

Our hosts, Chris and Amy, fly away, into the stars, for this episode in which they read Jessica Mary Best’s debut novel, Stars, Hide Your Fires. Intergalactic espionage to the extreme. Murder plots. Framed for crimes you didn’t commit. Crawling around air vents. Disarming your enemies. Narrow getaways. Budding romance. This story has it all. Join Cass, Amaris, and crew as they fight against the empire and try to make their corner of the universe a little more supportive and accepting of all its people. Do you have what it takes to join their cause?Thank you to Kevin MacLeod for the use of our theme song, 'Werq.' You can find more of their music on https://www.incompetech.com/.If you'd like to contact us with book recommendations or questions for our upcoming episodes, email thebiggaybookclub@gmail.com or message us on Instagram @tbgbookclub. We'd love to hear from you!~ 22:00 - Begin Stars, Hide Your Fires Spoiler-Free Discussion~ 38:00 - Entering Spoiler Territory

Our hosts, Chris and Amy, present a special bonus Halloween episode in which they discuss Full Shift, the teen (were)wolf graphic novel written by Jennifer Dugan. This book is jammed (wolf) pack full of suspense, found family, sapphic romance, self discovery, and so much more. Howwwwwwwwl! And enjoy!Thank you to Kevin MacLeod for the use of our theme song, 'Werq.' You can find more of their music on https://www.incompetech.com/.If you'd like to contact us with book recommendations or questions for our upcoming episodes, email thebiggaybookclub@gmail.com or message us on Instagram @tbgbookclub. We'd love to hear from you!

Our hosts, Chris and Amy, get witchy for this month’s Halloween themed episode! They’ve read the first book in the Witches of Thistle Grove series, Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper, thanks to the recommendation of one of their awesome listeners. Join them as they discuss the wonderful trio of witches, Emmy, Talia, and Linden, and the brilliant schemes these three friends set in motion. Who will ultimately win the Gauntlet of Thistle Grove and bring their family the accolades and power it affords? You’ll just have to read, listen, and see!Thank you to Kevin MacLeod for the use of our theme song, 'Werq.' You can find more of their music on https://www.incompetech.com/.If you'd like to contact us with book recommendations or questions for our upcoming episodes, email thebiggaybookclub@gmail.com or message us on Instagram @tbgbookclub. We'd love to hear from you!