Book I came across in a list that is resonant for young, gay men
Book I came across in a list that is resonant for young, gay men
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#1Book I came across in a list that is resonant for young, gay men
Posted: 5/19/13 at 11:12am
In case anyone is interested. This is not a personal reccommendation as 1. I am not young, gay OR a man. 2. I haven't read it.
It was on a reading list I was looking at, and figured it might be of interest.
Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin.
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Updated On: 5/19/13 at 11:12 AM
John Adams
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/1/13
#2Book I came across in a list that is resonant for young, gay men
Posted: 5/19/13 at 11:25am
Please find the humor in this:
I'm wondering how many books I could add to this thread based on the fact that 1. I don't personally recommend them, and 2. I haven't read them. 
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#2Book I came across in a list that is resonant for young, gay men
Posted: 5/19/13 at 11:45am
^ I hear ya! :)
I don't usually put things "out there" that aren't personal reccommendations, but I don't read a lot of gay fiction.
I've posted the link below that brings you to the list from which the above title came. There are actually a few gay titles listed.
Need to get your summer reading list in order?
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John Adams
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/1/13
#3Book I came across in a list that is resonant for young, gay men
Posted: 5/19/13 at 11:49am
>> "^ I hear ya! :) "
[...wipes brow in gratitude!]
Updated On: 5/19/13 at 11:49 AM
FindingNamo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#4Book I came across in a list that is resonant for young, gay men
Posted: 5/19/13 at 11:52amI bet John Irving is involved in your list, dramamama. I read Giovanni's Room immediately after finishing In One Person. Shame on me for never getting around to it before now.
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#5Book I came across in a list that is resonant for young, gay men
Posted: 5/19/13 at 12:03pmGiovanni's Room was originally published in '56
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#6Book I came across in a list that is resonant for young, gay men
Posted: 5/19/13 at 12:32pm
Mea Culpa on the date, I guess that was the release date of whatever edition I was looking at on Amazon. Funny, I thought it sounded like it was an older novel, and was suprised on the date. I guess I should have followed my instint before posting.)
Fixed the original post....
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
#7Book I came across in a list that is resonant for young, gay men
Posted: 5/19/13 at 1:06pm
One of my all time favorite books...James Baldwin is a personal hero of mine. Always carried a copy of this book with me...juz 'cuz! 
I sorta lived "Giovanni's Room"..it was called "Kevin's Room" and it took place in Harlem.
Updated On: 5/19/13 at 01:06 PM
#8Book I came across in a list that is resonant for young, gay men
Posted: 5/19/13 at 7:01pm
It's a beautiful book, one I have read and would recommend.
It annoys me that still often James Baldwin is held up as a black hero--and his sexuality is still conveniently ignored.
#9Book I came across in a list that is resonant for young, gay men
Posted: 5/19/13 at 10:33pm
I bet John Irving is involved in your list, dramamama. I read Giovanni's Room immediately after finishing In One Person
In One Person is probably one of the most beautiful books I have ever heard.
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#10Book I came across in a list that is resonant for young, gay men
Posted: 5/21/13 at 2:45pm
GIOVANNI'S ROOM is a beautiful and powerful book.
Like most books of its day, it may portray gay life as more depressing than some modern gays prefer. But viewed as a product of its era, you can safely recommend it, drama mama.
#11Book I came across in a list that is resonant for young, gay men
Posted: 5/22/13 at 1:45pmI devoured In One Person last summer. Gorgeous.
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#12Book I came across in a list that is resonant for young, gay men
Posted: 5/22/13 at 1:51pm
The gay book store in Philadelphia is named Giovanni's Room. It is now the oldest gay and lesbian bookstore in the country and was founded in 1973. http://www.giovannisroom.com/
Happy reading!
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