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Interested in a virtual book club?



* Find the latest selection listed below and featured on social media platforms:
Each work has attention for 2-3 months--the first allows for an enjoyable, leisurely read while the others give plenty time for discussion, author questions, and underlining important messages.

* Interact with other members online: like, comment, and share relevant thoughts and posts:
Although I lead with specific voices here, everyone should feel invited to participate in feedback and learning opportunities. Finding universality and empathy across identity is a beautiful by-product of listening, and as long as respect thrives, I applaud those seeking more ally capacities.

* Every work chosen will also receive a written review and rating on GoodReads upon completion:
By the last month's end, my final thoughts and critique will be available, and anyone can continue to add responses, especially if you end up finishing a story at a later date for whatever reason.

* Title suggestions from gay or queer male authors are both welcomed and highly encouraged:
Digital options to the pieces (e.g. Amazon Kindle) are non-negotiable, not only for simplicity in access and notations, generally lower pricing, and international availability, but also to favor lesser-known creatives, self-publishers, or smaller, independent collectives by design.



Into This River I Drown



by TJ Klune



* May-July 2022 selection *





~ selection reviews & ratings ~





Holding the integrity of book ratings and reviews seriously, I examine an author's efforts closely, search for intentions, and make note of all aspects of execution. You won't find baseless marketing here or generic praise that essentially tells you nothing, masking anything critical for fear of reciprocal backlash. Not everything can or should be five stars, and it defeats the purpose to give empty recommendations, regardless of the audience.
Just as we hope any reaction by others to be constructive, admiration is only worth its sincerity.
▼▼ Click the months below to view my corresponding critiques on GoodReads. ▼▼



A Heart Without Borders


Mar/Apr 2022

Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun


Jan/Feb 2022

Pretty Boy Dead


Nov/Dec 2021

Meant to Be


Sep/Oct 2021

All the Lovers


Aug 2021

The Kingdom's Sandcastle


Jul 2021

Drag Queens, Emo Teens & Big Dreams


Jun 2021

Chasing Ghosts


May 2021

Black Boy Out of Time


Apr 2021

The Stagsblood Prince


Mar 2021

Academic Discipline


Feb 2021

Bad Stepfather


Jan 2021

Break Me Down


Dec 2020

Jonathan's Letter


Nov 2020

Murder Oblivion


Oct 2020

Whatever Happened to David Lee?


Sep 2020

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