An intriguing selection of books - I hope they give you an interesting reading journey throughout Pride month. Sadly, I have no 'Pride' books on my list for June - in fact I only have two books, as I tend to read in first and second gear only and really must try to progress to using the turbo-drive option at some point in time!. I've just started 'The Fortnight In September' by R C Sherriff and have Hardy's 'Tess Of The D'Urbervilles' awaiting my attention as this month's classic read. I'm sure you'll be covering all your books in future videos and if you have an especially favourable reaction to any of them, I'll have to see about sneaking an extra item onto my TBR list later in the year. Thanks again for continuing to take the time to record, edit and upload these videos; they're truly appreciated. Cheers, Brian.

@bookinwithdebra

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Brian. I am planning to actually read less in the next few months. There are so many books that I want to read but I think I am trying to read too much sometimes. I have enjoyed reading just one book at a time recently and it's been a good, immersive reading experience. I'm interested to hear how you find Tess Of The D'Urbervilles. I have not read any Hardy as yet. I always appreciate your lovely comments - thanks again and I hope you have a great reading week.

So wonderful to see some love for On The Red Hill, it’s such a fantastic book 😍. A Portable Shelter is amazing, I love Kirsty Logan so I would literally read anything she writes, and this collection is great.

@bookinwithdebra

2 жыл бұрын

I listened to On The Red Hill on audiobook it was great. I'm looking forward to reading A Portable Shelter. I haven't read many short story collections this year.

Great list! I haven’t read any Sarah Waters books, but I always hear such good things on Booktube! I like the sound of The Henna Wars too! 😊📚

@bookinwithdebra

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😀 I would recommend Sarah Waters books. I have enjoyed all of the ones I have read so far.

Fab recommendations! I just re-read The Night Watch and loved it! Trans Like Me sounds good, added to the tbr. Also The Proof of Love, I noticed the sticker comparing it to Sarah Waters and Daphne du Maurier, I need to read it! Loved The Henna Wars, I just read Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating which was great. Felix Ever After is also on my TBR, hoping to get to it very soon!

@bookinwithdebra

2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed The Night Watch. I really appreciated reading a book set during the 2nd WW that was from such different perspectives. I would definitely recommend Trans Like Me for a broad overview. It gave me a lot to reflect on and a very good counter balance to all the 'media debate' in the UK! I hadn't noticed the sticker in the image. I haven't read any Du Maurier so couldn't comment on that. It's a little while since I read Proof of Love. I did really enjoy it and it's slow paced. I am not sure how it compares to Sarah Waters, except for the LGBTQ main character and it's historical fiction. Maybe don't get your hopes up - possibly just a marketing ploy 🤔 I don't think it's Sarah Waters standard. I've heard so many good reviews about The Henna Wars. Looking forward to seeing what you think of Felix Ever After.

The Night Watch sounds so good. I love reverse timeline aspect. When he lists all the queer historical characters in the end. It was so powerful. I love life long stories and Red Hill sounds so good for that. Good luck on these books 🏳️‍🌈

@bookinwithdebra

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I got into reading The Night Watch. I listened to On The Red Hill on audiobook and it was a great combination of memoir, gay history in the UK and nature writing. I hope you are keeping well 🙂

I was startled by the description of a 1976 setting as “historical fiction.” Makes me feel old! Set 50 years ago is generally the cut-off for fiction to be considered historical and 1976 is approaching that mark. The alternate criteria is that a novel is set before an author’s birth and I guess Catherine Hall may be young enough to qualify in that way too.

@bookinwithdebra

2 жыл бұрын

Catherine Hall was born in 1946. I hear what you are saying about the criteria for historical fiction. Like you say, it's nearly in that bracket. When I read the book the setting felt much earlier than 1976.

Life as a Unicorn is brilliant. One of my favourite reads a couple of years ago.

@bookinwithdebra

2 жыл бұрын

Oh that's good to hear. I'd really like to get to it at some point this year.

Some great recommendations. Loved The Night Watch. I have a copy of On The Red Hill, I really must read it.

@bookinwithdebra

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Demelda. Night Watch was such a good read. I have enjoyed everything I have read by Sarah Waters. I listened to On The Red Hill on audiobook and it was a great combination of memoir, gay history in the UK and nature writing.

I bought a Sarah Waters for Pride month but haven’t managed to get to it yet - Tipping the Velvey. I loved Fingersmith - she is a great writer. Lots of wonderful suggestions here. I really enjoyed Felix Ever After last year.

@bookinwithdebra

2 жыл бұрын

She is one of my favourite authors. I keep hoping she is going to release another book. I am resisting reading anymore because I don't want to run out. I've heard so many good reviews of Felix Ever After.

Brilliant recommendations, thank you ❤ l am looking forward to investigating further ❤📖📚

@bookinwithdebra

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Happy Reading 🙂

Loovely intro (sorry for catching up this late) 😊 Great books! Trans like me sounds really interesting. I read Felix Ever After last June and really loved it!

@bookinwithdebra

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Becki 😀 I would recommend Trans Like Me. So pleased to hear you enjoyed Felix Ever After.

@teacupthestoryteller

2 жыл бұрын

@@bookinwithdebra 😊

Ooh I haven't read Night Watch yet but I love Sarah Waters!!

@bookinwithdebra

2 жыл бұрын

I love Sarah Waters too. I really thought Night Watch was a great historical fiction from WW2 era but giving voice to a broader range of characters. I was very engrossed in their stories.

So nice recommendations for Pride month! 🥰I haven't read any of these yet but I heard so many good things for The Black Flamingo! 🦩🖤🌈

@bookinwithdebra

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Black Flamingo is such an uplifting, positive book.

One place where I would like to expand my LGBT+ reading is definitely nonfiction! Thank you for including some great nonfiction titles to add to my own TBR!! Happy #Pride!!

@bookinwithdebra

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I am still waiting for Pride: The Story of the LGBTQ Equality Movement from the library so it might be carried over to July. I've been patiently waiting for more than 6 weeks. I have not read that much non-fiction generally this year so hoping to read more in the second half of the year.

@leandrathetbrzero

2 жыл бұрын

@@bookinwithdebra I suppose it is a wonderful sign that the book is on hold for so many ppl? I hope you get it soon! And, yes, more nonfic in general is a goal of mine for the second half of 2022!

Silly-but-sincere question: Is *Trans Like Me* by chance a nod to *Black Like Me* ? I've not yet heard of a non-trans guy or gal dressing as someone gender-nonconforming in order to report how they were treated, but that would be an interesting premise?

@bookinwithdebra

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting question. I don't know the background to the book title but maybe.