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Old 8th Mar 2009, 09:42 AM   #1
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Default Recommendations for books that touch on the subject of sexuality?

I just read keeping you a secret and loved it!
It really got me interested on the subject so i was wondering if anyone had any similar books that they would recommend.
Thanks! :]
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Old 8th Mar 2009, 09:58 AM   #2
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prayers for bobby-a mother coming to terms with the suicide of her gay son

it changed everything for me its brilliant
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Old 8th Mar 2009, 10:48 AM   #3
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my favorite book that covers the topic of lesbian teenagers is EASILY "dare truth or promise" by paula boock. not only does it cover the topic of sexuality but it is fantastically written.
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Old 8th Mar 2009, 10:50 AM   #4
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I love "keeping you a secret"!
check out "annie on my mind"... it's sorta similar
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Old 8th Mar 2009, 10:53 AM   #5
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ahh annie on my mind is great. thats like the classic lesbian book. like... annie on my mind is to books as the L word is to tv.

although... i suppose annie on my mind isnt as awesome and... well... hot. but, it's still pretty good.
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Old 8th Mar 2009, 11:24 AM   #6
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Default Re: Recommendations for books that touch on the subject of sexuality?

What about books on male couples?
nd thanks for the suggestions!
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Old 8th Mar 2009, 12:03 PM   #7
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Default Re: Recommendations for books that touch on the subject of sexuality?

Magic's Pawn by Mercedes Lackey
The World of Normal Boys by K.M. Soehnlein
How Long Has This Been Going On? by Ethan Mordden
A Density of Souls by Christopher Rice
Like People in History by Felice Picano
Becoming A Man by Paul Monette

The Rainbow Boys series by Alex Sanchez wasn't bad... a little afterschool special, though.
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Old 8th Mar 2009, 06:40 PM   #8
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the world of normal boys is amazing
i would also suggest "through it came bright colors"
the tragedy of miss geneva flowers
the trouble boy
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Old 8th Mar 2009, 06:48 PM   #9
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"Boy Meets Boy" by David Levithan is absolutely fantastic. Also the Rainbow Boys series (Rainbow Boys, Rainbow High, Rainbow Road) by Alex Sanchez. Girl-wise, I'm a big fan of "The Empress of the World" by Sara Ryan.
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"fun home" by alison bechdel -- its a graphic novel but don't be put off by that, its one of the best autobiographies i've ever read
also "oranges are not the only fruit" by jeanette winterson
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Old 8th Mar 2009, 09:38 PM   #11
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This isn't finished/published yet, but it is still one of the best stories i have ever read...

Umbrella

The rest of the story can be found in her gallery, the story does contain sexual themes and a bit of emo-ness - so if that stuff scares you steer clear.

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Old 9th Mar 2009, 07:59 AM   #12
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i also agree with the rainbow boys series... i loved them
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"Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe" (The novel) includes lesbianism. It's an epic book
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Old 9th Mar 2009, 01:43 PM   #14
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amy and jaguar it is about Lesbians in WWII one of whom is jewish...told by Amy as an old woman. True story and wonderful. I will have to read your sugest Invisible BC Fried Green Tomatoes is just about my fav movie of all time!!
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