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by Chris and Amy
The Big Gay Book Club is a podcast for every reader out there, queer or otherwise! Every month two queer best friends, Amy and Chris, will dive into a curated selection of queer literature and give you their honest thoughts through their own unique perspectives. We will discuss the queer characters and themes present in these books, and the wonderful authors that have brought them to life. Come with us as we fill up our bookcases with the gayest books around and try our best to spread positivity and love for the books that are so vital to our LGBTQIA+ community.Episodes will release the last Tuesday of every month. If you'd like to read along and join in on the discussion, make sure you listen to find out what book we're reading next. You can e-mail us at thebiggaybookclub@gmail.com or find us on Instagram @tbgbookclub. Happy reading! Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener n
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- 1 weeks ago1h 14m
Episode 33 - Game Changer
After a six month hiatus, Amy and Chris are back and better than ever. Seeking a stripped down, more casual experience, your favorite hosts have simplified the pod and are here to bring you that ever so spicy Heated Rivalry commentary you crave. On this episode, they discuss Game Changer, book one of the Heated Rivalry series of HBO fame focusing on hockey all star Scott Hunter and his blueberry blending boyfriend, Kip Grady. Will the series make hockey fans out of these two, who've probably never set foot in a hockey stadium (rink? arena??) in their lives? You'll have to listen to find out.Stay tuned for our next episode, which will feature what everyone's been waiting for. Amy and Chris read Heated Rivalry (book two of the best selling series). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Dec 30, 20251h 35m
Episode 32 - Carry On
This month your hosts, Amy and Chris, read Carry On by Rainbow Rowell, the first book in the Simon Snow series, which follows the adventures of a magical young adult (Simon Snow), his whip smart best friend, his couldn’t-care-less (ex?) girlfriend, and his devious roommate who most certainly is a vampire (probably (I mean look at him)). Being the chosen one sucks, honestly, and Simon has had just about enough of that. This was a book that Amy and Chris both reread specifically so they can talk about it for the podcast, AND because they love it so dang much. Join them as they gush over their biggest ship of the season.Thank you to Kevin MacLeod for the use of our theme song, 'Werq.' You can find more of their music on https://www.incompetech.com/.If you'd like to contact us with book recommendations or questions for our upcoming episodes, email thebiggaybookclub@gmail.com or message us on Patreon. We'd love to hear from you!Time Stamps:~ 7:00 - That’s So Gay ~ 15:00 - Book of the Month (No Spoilers) ~ 20:00 - Synopsis~ 35:00 - Entering Spoiler Territory (break at 32:00)~ 1:05:05 - Book Club Questions~ 1:26:50 - Wrap Up/Overall Impressions~ 1:30:40 - Until next time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Nov 26, 20251h 45m
Episode 31 - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
This month your hosts, Amy and Chris, readThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. In this salacious historical fiction that dramatizes the life and exploits of starlet Evelyn Hugo, not all is as it may appear. A decidedly queer tale of love and heartbreak that you’re going to have to read to believe. Amy even says its one of her favorite books we’ve read so far. Listen in to find out why!Thank you to Kevin MacLeod for the use of our theme song, 'Werq.' You can find more of their music on https://www.incompetech.com/.If you'd like to contact us with book recommendations or questions for our upcoming episodes, email thebiggaybookclub@gmail.com or message us on Patreon. We'd love to hear from you!Time Stamps:~ 09:45 - That’s So Gay ~ 18:00 - Book of the Month (No Spoilers) ~ 25:00 - Synopsis~ 37:15 - Entering Spoiler Territory ~ 01:20:00 - Book Club Questions~ 01:30:00 - Wrap Up/Overall Impressions~ 01:38:30 - Until next time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 31, 20251h 33m
Episode 30 - A Botanical Daughter
This month your hosts, Amy and Chris, read A Botanical Daughter by Noah Medlock. In this sumptuously floral tale of two men’s pursuit of love - whether it be a love for science or family or community - a sinister presence lurks just beneath the surface. A unique and entrancing debut novel, A Botanical Daughter delighted your hosts and brought to light some questions that might’ve been better left buried. Except, in the soil, now that’s exactly where she’d want you to be… Happy Halloween!Thank you to Kevin MacLeod for the use of our theme song, 'Werq.' You can find more of their music on https://www.incompetech.com/.If you'd like to contact us with book recommendations or questions for our upcoming episodes, email thebiggaybookclub@gmail.com or message us on Patreon. We'd love to hear from you!Time Stamps:~ 05:10 - That’s So Gay ~ 10:15 - Book of the Month (No Spoilers) ~ 21:45 - Synopsis “Looks thick, reads quick!”~ 24:00 - Entering Spoiler Territory ~ 1:02:15 - Book Club Questions~ 1:14:45 - Wrap Up/Overall Impressions~ 1:20:45 - Until next time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 1, 20251h 22m
Episode 29 - Bury Your Gays
This month, your hosts, Amy and Chris, read Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle. Their Season 3 premiere is packed full of everything this time of year has to offer: queer horror, queer joy, and yes, of course, the dreaded queer exhaustion. You’ll have to listen to find out why! While this was both of their first times reading a Tingler, it definitely won’t be their last!Thank you to Kevin MacLeod for the use of our theme song, 'Werq.' You can find more of their music on https://www.incompetech.com/.If you'd like to contact us with book recommendations or questions for our upcoming episodes, email thebiggaybookclub@gmail.com or message us on Patreon. We'd love to hear from you!Links mentioned in the show:Avery’s personal list of queer horror movies.The historical context of the “bury your gays” trope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 23, 20251h 5m
Episode 28 - Season Two Superlatives!
SPOILERS galore in this bonus season two episode all about superlatives. Our hosts, Chris and Amy, discuss all their favorite moments from the novels they read over the course of the last year. With season one drawing to a close, look back on all their highlights and reminisce about all the characters, fluffy animal companions, first kisses, scariest moments, and everything else that made these gay books amazing!Thank you to Kevin MacLeod for the use of our theme song, 'Werq.' You can find more of their music on https://www.incompetech.com/.If you'd like to contact us with book recommendations or questions for our upcoming episodes, email thebiggaybookclub@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 27, 20251h 33m
Episode 27 - In Other Lands
This month our hosts, Amy and Chris, read In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan. Their Season 2 finale (wow!) promises to be a hoot. This was a book Amy had been suggesting for a long time and Chris wishes they'd read it sooner. A new favorite and a story they know everyone will relate to. Read Chris's synopsis below:Mermaids and unicorns and elves and dwarfs and harpies and trolls, oh my! The Other Lands is a place filled to the brim with races and creatures Elliot only ever read about in books growing up, but upon his first visit, he discovers it’s not quite as magical as one might expect it to be. With an upsetting lack of central heating and not a single, suitable writing implement in sight, it might just be the worst place he’s ever been. But what’s the point of going back? Back to a parent who doesn’t care. Back to a school that doesn’t feel welcoming? Back to a world with nothing to offer him. Because The Other Lands do offer Elliot something he’s never had access to before: the potential to love, and to be loved in return. To be the one that can bring about true, world-altering change. To be the first man to ever have a relationship with a mermaid. Yeah, that last one, especially. A book that will have you laughing and crying in equal amounts as you flip feverishly through its pages, In Other Lands offers us the magically queer trio we all needed as teens. Read this book! You won’t regret it.Thank you to Kevin MacLeod for the use of our theme song, 'Werq.' You can find more of their music on https://www.incompetech.com/.If you'd like to contact us with book recommendations or questions for our upcoming episodes, email thebiggaybookclub@gmail.com or message us on Patreon. We'd love to hear from you!Time Stamps:~ 06:30 - That’s So Gay ~ 14:00 - Book of the Month (No Spoilers) ~ 16:00 - Synopsis ~ 28:30 - Entering Spoiler Territory ~ 01:12:30 - Book Club Questions~ 1:26:00 - Wrap Up/Overall Impressions~ 01:28:15 - Until next time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jul 29, 20251h 36m
Episode 26 - This Is My Body
This month our hosts, Chris and Amy, read This Is My Body, podcast alum Lindsay King-Miller’s sophomore novel that Chris has affectionately deemed an absolute “slam!” Seriously, this story seamlessly ties its multiple threads together into a gorgeously gruesome tapestry of horror that will delight fans of the genre, queer or otherwise. For fear of giving anything away, we’re going to leave you here with one simple mission: Read this book, then come back and listen to this episode! Thank you to Quirk Books for providing us with a copy of This Is My Body. Remember to purchase this novel from your local indie bookstore or reserve it from the library! Support local and support queer authors! It comes out on August 5th, 2025!Read OUT Loud https://www.instagram.com/readoutloud4ever/ National Day of Action: Aug 2 - Aug 3 2025Queer Kids Books Read AloudThank you to Kevin MacLeod for the use of our theme song, 'Werq.' You can find more of their music on https://www.incompetech.com/.If you'd like to contact us with book recommendations or questions for our upcoming episodes, email thebiggaybookclub@gmail.com or message us on Patreon. We'd love to hear from you!Time Stamps:~ 08:00 - That’s So Gay ~ 12:15 - Book of the Month (No Spoilers) ~ 17:45 - Synopsis ~ 30:00 - Entering Spoiler Territory ~ 1:09:00 - Book Club Questions~ 1:24:00 - Wrap Up/Overall Impressions~ 1:27:15 - Until Next Time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About The Big Gay Book Club
The Big Gay Book Club is a podcast for every reader out there, queer or otherwise! Every month two queer best friends, Amy and Chris, will dive into a curated selection of queer literature and give you their honest thoughts through their own unique perspectives. We will discuss the queer characters and themes present in these books, and the wonderful authors that have brought them to life. Come with us as we fill up our bookcases with the gayest books around and try our best to spread positivity and love for the books that are so vital to our LGBTQIA+ community.Episodes will release the last Tuesday of every month. If you'd like to read along and join in on the discussion, make sure you listen to find out what book we're reading next. You can e-mail us at thebiggaybookclub@gmail.com or find us on Instagram @tbgbookclub. Happy reading! Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener n
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