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.
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?
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.
#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
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....
#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.
#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.
#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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