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This Queer Book Saved My Life

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2024 GLAAD Media Award nominee for Outstanding Podcast. LGBTQ guests share the queer books that saved their lives. Posts by Exe. Producer Jim Pounds. Unless signed by host @jpderboghossian. Listen: podfollow.com/thisqueerbook

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This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 17/09/2026

Please subscribe! I loved this episode with Sarah Stone about The Passion by Jeanette Winterson. I always wish Jeanette would join us. We've invited her twice. If you're looking to be a guest on the show, go to the website and there is a form for you to fill out. thisqueerbook.com/the-passion/

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The Passion with Sarah Stone

Today, Sarah Stone shares the queer book that saved her life: The Passion by Jeanette Winterson.

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This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 11/09/2026

Please subscribe! I'm asking you to listen to a very moving episode w/ Patrick Doyle in which he describes the raw sexuality of Jean Genet's Our Lady of the Flowers. It's humbling to hear from a man who lives in a better country than ours shocked by what's happened thisqueerbook.com/our-lady-of-...

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Our Lady of the Flowers with Patrick Doyle

Today, author Patrick Doyle shares the queer book that saved his life: Our Lady of the Flowers by Jean Genet.

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 06/09/2026

Please subscribe! I'm starting a series of posts this long weekend w/ this great convo between Jake Stepansky & co author David Levithan about the YA novel Will Grayson, Will Grayson. Please share with others. What's special? A 31 year old lover of books! Don't Miss!! thisqueerbook.com/will-grayson/

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Will Grayson, Will Grayson with Jake Stepansky and David Levithan

Today, Jake Stepansky shares the queer book that saved his life: Will Grayson, Will Grayson by David Levithan and John Green. And David joins us!

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 24/08/2026

Our latest is a great discussion with Patrick Doyle about the creation of Our Lady of the Flowers by Jean Genet. He brings us sanity and perspective from one of the great cities of North America-Montreal. I loved his honesty and vulnerability. Highly Recommended thisqueerbook.com/our-lady-of-...

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Our Lady of the Flowers with Patrick Doyle

Today, author Patrick Doyle shares the queer book that saved his life: Our Lady of the Flowers by Jean Genet.

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 22/08/2026

Please subscribe! Gregory Kompes gave us a great episode about the classic Maurice by E.M. Forester. I also want you to know that we have launched our digital publication companion to The Gaily Show which you can find at thegailyshow dot org thisqueerbook.com/maurice/

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 19/08/2026

Please subscribe! Mario Elias brought us The Color of Summer by Reinaldo Arenas. Mario has just been out on a book tour of his own but he gave us a fine episode. We have had five Latina/o guests or authors which is not nearly enough. I was glad to learn about Cuba. thisqueerbook.com/the-color-of...

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The Color of Summer with Mario Elías

Today, author and photographer Mario Elías shares the queer book that saved his life: The Color of Summer by Reinaldo Arenas.

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 15/08/2026

Please subscribe! I think this episode with Jake Stepansky and co-author David Levithan is overlooked and I don't know why. Will Grayson, Will Grayson is a YA novel. Jake is 31 and it is so cool to hear from a young person who loves books. Highly Recommended! thisqueerbook.com/will-grayso

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Will Grayson, Will Grayson with Jake Stepansky and David Levithan

Today, Jake Stepansky shares the queer book that saved his life: Will Grayson, Will Grayson by David Levithan and John Green. And David joins us!

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 15/08/2026

Please subscribe. Our newest features Helen who brought us My Daddies by Gareth Peter who joins the conversation. Both are from the UK which gives the conversation a certain specificity. Dr. Helen works with Trans patients including under 18 year olds. Recommended thisqueerbook.com/my-daddies/

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My Daddies! with Dr. Helen Webberley and Gareth Peter

Today, Dr. Helen Webberley shares the queer book that saved her life: My Daddies! by Gareth Peter. And Gareth joins us!

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 09/08/2026

Please subscribe. Karsten Vagner brought us the book, The Prince of Los Cocuyos and author Richard Blanco joined. John was thrilled because he loves this book. This is the kind of episode that if one person who loves it shares it with another could really take off! thisqueerbook.com/los-cocuyos/

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The Prince of Los Cocuyos with Karsten Vagner and Richard Blanco

Today, Karsten Blanco shares the queer book that saved his life: The Prince of Los Cocuyos by Richard Blanco. And Richard joins us!

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 05/08/2026

Please subscribe! Gregory Kompes gave us a memorable 100th episode featuring the book Maurice by E.M Forster. Seeing the film is one of those watershed moments for me. Where did 39 years go? I highly recommend this episode because it's sweet honest insightful & heartfelt thisqueerbook.com/maurice/

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Maurice with Gregory A. Kompes

Today, author Gregory A. Kompes shares the queer book that saved his life: Maurice by E.M. Forster

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 31/07/2026

Please subscribe! Three years ago, our 3rd episode focused on Stone Butch Blues. Now, Perry Zurn revisits this Lesbian classic. I hope you will listen to it. IF you know someone that should know this book, send them this link. It will rain all day in MN: Just listen thisqueerbook.com/stone-butch-...

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Stone Butch Blues with Perry Zurn

Today, Dr. Perry Zurn shares the queer book that saved his life: Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 28/07/2026

Please subscribe! I'm promoting this great episode w/ Lynette D'Amico about the book now called Carol (due to the film) which was originally released as The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith Ah capitalism! Still, it's a great convo & every Lesbian lover should listen! thisqueerbook.com/carol/

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Carol with Lynette D'Amico

Today, Lynette D'Amico shares the queer book that saved her life: Carol by Patricia Highsmith

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 04/07/2026

Please subscribe! J Brooke gave a great episode discussing Chad Bono's book, Transition. I feel that many people in the LGBT & allied community don't know enough about Trans folks. I have 7 Trans friends and I don't know nearly enough. Listen to this & learn something thisqueerbook.com/transition/

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Transition with J. Brooke

Today, J. Brooke shares the queer book that saved their life: Transition by Chaz Bono.

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 03/07/2026

Please subscribe! Perry Zurn brought us Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg. This is the second time the book has been brought forward. And of course, the discussion is very different in the way the book affected Perry. I'd like to kickstart this episode please thisqueerbook.com/stone-butch-...

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Stone Butch Blues with Perry Zurn

Today, Dr. Perry Zurn shares the queer book that saved his life: Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 30/06/2026

Please subscribe! Jill & Paul give a fantastic episode about Sea of Tranquility which Paul Russell wrote in 1994. I always love our episodes where the guest is of a different gender than the author. Perhaps it is my concern that men only follow men and vice versa. thisqueerbook.com/sea-of-tranq...

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Sea of Tranquility with Jill Rosenberg and Paul Russell

Today, Jill Rosenberg shares the queer book that saved her life: Sea of Tranquility by Paul Russell. And Paul joins us!

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 28/06/2026

Please subscribe! Lynette D'Amico gave a great episode talking about what we now know as Carol by Patricia Highsmith. Lynette is an accomplished author in her own right I loved the movie & it was fun to be reminded of the moody atmosphere & smoldering sexuality Check it out thisqueerbook.com/carol/

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Carol with Lynette D'Amico

Today, Lynette D'Amico shares the queer book that saved her life: Carol by Patricia Highsmith

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 26/06/2026

Please subscribe! Gregory Rotello was a great guest with Gay New York. He lived in NY at the height of the AIDS crisis. He has told me he doesn't have much social media presence but he is SEVEN listens from hitting his goal. Will you listen & help him get there? thisqueerbook.com/gay-new-york/

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Gay New York with Gabriel Rotello

Today, Gabriel Rotello shares the queer book that saved his life: Gay New York by George Chauncey.

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 20/06/2026

Please subscribe! I want you to know that we now have merch! The Gaily Show will start running daily in Madison starting Wednesday Daily Chicago Twin Cities Madison Weekly Northampton, MA Seattle Another daily market is on the way. Time to get a t-shirt. tinyurl.com/thegailyshow...

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 15/06/2026

Please subscribe! You won't believe Bobbie Smith's life story but I do...fully. He brought us Coming Out by Wallace Hamilton. Please listen and add your thoughts to what I have already heard. I'm not a fan of religion, particulalry false religions based on selfishness. thisqueerbook.com/coming-out/

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Coming Out with Bobbie Smith

Props designer Bobbie Smith shares the queer book that saved his life: Coming Out by Wallace Hamilton.

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 14/06/2026

Please subscribe! Lynette D'Amico gave us a great episode about the book we now know as Carol but was originally published as The Price of Salt by Clair Morgan (Pen name of Patricia Highsmith). She was introduced to the story by the movie then fell in love with the book! thisqueerbook.com/carol/

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Carol with Lynette D'Amico

Today, Lynette D'Amico shares the queer book that saved her life: Carol by Patricia Highsmith

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 11/06/2026

Please subscribe! Jake Stepansky is a distinctive fellow He selected a YA novel to discuss entitled Will Grayson, Will Grayson co-written by David Levithan & John Green The unusual way in which this book was created is fascinating. I strongly recommend that you listen thisqueerbook.com/will-grayson/

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Will Grayson, Will Grayson with Jake Stepansky and David Levithan

Today, Jake Stepansky shares the queer book that saved his life: Will Grayson, Will Grayson by David Levithan and John Green. And David joins us!

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 08/06/2026

Please subscribe! Here's an episode that you will long remember. Gabriel Rotello lived & survived in New York during the heart of the AIDS crisis. The steeley resiliance of our community is palpable. I will survive goes the song lyric. Indeed we shall! Listen & share thisqueerbook.com/gay-new-york/

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Gay New York with Gabriel Rotello

Today, Gabriel Rotello shares the queer book that saved his life: Gay New York by George Chauncey.

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 31/05/2026

Please subscribe! Gabriel Rotello gave a great episode about Gay New York by George Chauncey. Living through AIDS was different depending on where you lived. I was in LA for part of it & in Minneapolis for the later and continuing part of it. This is a great episode thisqueerbook.com/episodes-list/

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Episodes - This Queer Book Saved My Life!

The Gaily Show: Author Morgan, Morgan plus film reviews February 11, 2025 jpderboghossian The Gaily Show 0 Comments Hello! A new episode of This Queer Book Saved My Life drops next week on February 18...

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This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 28/05/2026

According to John, the most vital genre for LGBT publishing is YA. Will Grayson, Will Grayson is a YA novel by David Levithan and John Green. Jake Stepansky swears by it and speaks glowingly of it in this episode. Jake is the founder of the QT Library! Don't miss it! thisqueerbook.com/will-grayson/

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Will Grayson, Will Grayson with Jake Stepansky and David Levithan

Today, Jake Stepansky shares the queer book that saved his life: Will Grayson, Will Grayson by David Levithan and John Green. And David joins us!

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 27/05/2026

Please subscribe! This episode featuring Karsen Vagner & author Richard Blanco is severely under rated. It is a favorite of John Parker & he would love for you to listen to it & recommend it to others. These episodes are evergreen & the cultural specificity is special thisqueerbook.com/los-cocuyos/

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The Prince of Los Cocuyos with Karsten Vagner and Richard Blanco

Today, Karsten Blanco shares the queer book that saved his life: The Prince of Los Cocuyos by Richard Blanco. And Richard joins us!

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 25/05/2026

Please subscribe! I have a specific challenge today for the Neil Laird episode where he discusses The Satyricon. We all know a history buff. We all know someone who craves learning about lost Queer history. I need you to help me find FIVE of these wonderful folks! thisqueerbook.com/the-satyricon/

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The Satyricon with Neil Laird

Filmmaker and author Neil Laird shares the queer book that saved his life: The Satyricon by Petronius.

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 24/05/2026

Please subscribe! Our newest is a return to Stone Butch Blues featering Perry Zurn. This is the 3rd book that we have granted a return to. I remember saying to John, 'Are there only 93 Queer Books that have changed someone's life? I don't think so but this is great thisqueerbook.com/stone-butch-...

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Stone Butch Blues with Perry Zurn

Today, Dr. Perry Zurn shares the queer book that saved his life: Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 20/05/2026

Lynette D'Amico wanted to talk about The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith. I thought that title seemed familiar but couldn't place it. Well, of course it was adapted into the film Carol in 2015. A great conversation ensued. The book was re-issued with the name of the film thisqueerbook.com/carol/

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Carol with Lynette D'Amico

Today, Lynette D'Amico shares the queer book that saved her life: Carol by Patricia Highsmith

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 15/05/2026

Please subscribe! Gabriel Rotello gave us a great history lesson of New York in the AIDS era from someone who lived to survive it. I don't think even what I experienced in Los Angeles came within a mile of NY or San Francisco. Listen if you don't know this history. thisqueerbook.com/gay-new-york/

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Gay New York with Gabriel Rotello

Today, Gabriel Rotello shares the queer book that saved his life: Gay New York by George Chauncey.

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 12/05/2026

Please subscribe! Our newest is LYNETTE D'AMICO talking about a book that used to be called The Price of Salt but is now called Carol after the famous movie adaptation. The book was written by Patricia Highsmith. Its a great conversation and LYNETTE is an author herself. thisqueerbook.com/carol/

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Carol with Lynette D'Amico

Today, Lynette D'Amico shares the queer book that saved her life: Carol by Patricia Highsmith

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 06/05/2026

Please subscribe! I'm asking you to consider listening to William/Ryan's episode about the YA novel, Reverie. The conversation is sparkling and it is so great to hear younger Latino men talking with passion about books. I highly recommend this episode & hope you will share thisqueerbook.com/reverie/

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Reverie with William Ollayos and Ryan La Sala

Today, William Ollayos shares the queer book that saved his life: Reverie by Ryan La Sala. And Ryan joins us!

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 02/05/2026

Please Subscribe Today I'm going to put a different podcast up here called 7 Minutes in Book Heaven. It is an interview with an LGBTQ author about their book done in a quick, 7 question style format. I think they are very fun. Here is Rebecca Turkewitcz. thisqueerbook.com/here-in-the-...

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7 Minutes in Book Heaven with Rebecca Turkewitz and Here in the Night

Our Summer of Book Love series concludes with Rebecca Turkewitz and her new spooky story collection: Here in the Night.

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 26/04/2026

Please subscribe The book Coming Out by Wallace Hamilton really spoke to our guest Bobbie Smith languishing in the hell of Mormon Utah. This book taught him to stand up for himself and to build community. When they need to intimidate you, there's something deeply wrong thisqueerbook.com/coming-out/

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Coming Out with Bobbie Smith

Props designer Bobbie Smith shares the queer book that saved his life: Coming Out by Wallace Hamilton.

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 26/04/2026

Please subscribe! Max Hovey brought us The Velvet Rage for the 2nd time. I need to see proof that a second time with the same book can produce positive results. Won't you listen? I believe if Alan Downs had participated it would have been our biggest success but alas.. thisqueerbook.com/velvet-rage/

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The Velvet Rage with Max Hovey

Today, Max Hovey shares the queer book that saved his life: The Velvet Rage by Alan Downs.

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This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 22/04/2026

Please subscribe! Gabriel Rotello brings us Gay New York by George Chauncey. It is a thoughtful conversation about HIV and it's impact on all of our lives who survived it. You should also check out Bobbie Smith's episode about the book, Coming Out. Both are fantastic thisqueerbook.com/gay-new-york/

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Gay New York with Gabriel Rotello

Today, Gabriel Rotello shares the queer book that saved his life: Gay New York by George Chauncey.

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 21/04/2026

Please check out The Gaily Show which is the only daily LGBT radio show in the US airing in the Twin Cities, Chicago and Northampton, MA. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel. We feature news, education and culture. John Parker is the host. Get your daily news fix. www.youtube.com/@thegailyshow

The Gaily Show is the only daily LGBTQ radio news and talk show in the US. We broadcast on AM950 Radio: The Progressive Voice of Minnesota and on WCPT 820: Chicago's Progressive Talk. GLAAD Media Awar...

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 18/04/2026

William Ollayos brought us Ryan La Sala's Reverie which got great reviews & is in developent. One reviewer referred to it as "Phantasmagoric"! The conversation between these 30 somethings is great. YA fantasy is the genre of the moment. Ryan has written 2 other books. thisqueerbook.com/reverie/

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Reverie with William Ollayos and Ryan La Sala

Today, William Ollayos shares the queer book that saved his life: Reverie by Ryan La Sala. And Ryan joins us!

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 15/04/2026

I really admired this episode with guest Sarah Stone talking about The Passion by Jeanette Winterston who did not agree to appear again unfortunately. The book has a genderfluid character that appealed greatly to Sarah. We're under represented with non-binary voices. thisqueerbook.com/the-passion/

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The Passion with Sarah Stone

Today, Sarah Stone shares the queer book that saved her life: The Passion by Jeanette Winterson.

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 05/04/2026

You will love the convo about Will Grayson, Will Grayson between our guest Jake & co-author David Levithan. This is a YA novel that sounds utterly charming. A lot of our guests are middle aged which I love but these two young whelps have fun cutting up and showing off thisqueerbook.com/will-grayson/

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Will Grayson, Will Grayson with Jake Stepansky and David Levithan

Today, Jake Stepansky shares the queer book that saved his life: Will Grayson, Will Grayson by David Levithan and John Green. And David joins us!

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 04/04/2026

Erasure of LGBT people goes back a LONG way as Neil Laird reveals in this episode. The book, The Satyricon was written by Petronius in 60. That is not a missprint. 60 as in 1,966 years ago. We are not kidding around on TQBSML. Indulge your intellectual curiosity! thisqueerbook.com/the-satyricon/

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The Satyricon with Neil Laird

Filmmaker and author Neil Laird shares the queer book that saved his life: The Satyricon by Petronius.

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 30/03/2026

In a review of Lost Prophet: The Life & Times of Bayard Rustin its posited that Rustin wasn't singled out for erasure. Most people in the civil rights movement were unknown. I thought that was an odd argument as if it's ok to erase him because everyone gets erased. thisqueerbook.com/lost-prophet/

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Lost Prophet: The Life and Times of Bayard Rustin with Lucas F. Schleusener and John D’Emilio

Today, Lucas Schleusener shares the queer book that saved his life: Lost Prophet: The Life and Times of Bayard Rustin by John D'Emilio. And John joins us!

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 26/03/2026

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This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 21/03/2026

Please subscribe! I don't think it is possible for me to recommend this episode enough. This episode just came out February 10. Karsten is one of our Associate Produers and I would be so grateful if you would give this a listen plus recommend it to your friends. thisqueerbook.com/los-cocuyos/

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The Prince of Los Cocuyos with Karsten Vagner and Richard Blanco

Today, Karsten Blanco shares the queer book that saved his life: The Prince of Los Cocuyos by Richard Blanco. And Richard joins us!

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 20/03/2026

I want to bring this episode up again for you because Luke Schleusener brought us one of our best episodes of late with the book, Lost Prophet:The Life & Times of Bayard Rustin. The Coleman Domingo film was great and this is even better. Thank you John D'Emilio! thisqueerbook.com/lost-prophet/

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Lost Prophet: The Life and Times of Bayard Rustin with Lucas F. Schleusener and John D’Emilio

Today, Lucas Schleusener shares the queer book that saved his life: Lost Prophet: The Life and Times of Bayard Rustin by John D'Emilio. And John joins us!

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 19/03/2026

Did Harriet the Spy resonate with you? Well, it certainly resinated with Dean Backus. It is a frequently banned book because misguided adults say it encourages children to be deceitful. I would argue that adult behavior encourages children to be deceitful! thisqueerbook.com/harriet-the-...

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Harriet the Spy with Dean Backus - This Queer Book Saved My Life!

Today we meet Dean Backus and we’re talking about the queer book that saved his life: Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh.

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 17/03/2026

We would love to have 33 more subscribers! Neil Laird brought us The Satyricon. The episode came out nine days before Christmas & got lost in the shuffle. It is an extraordinary story worthy of your time. There are some facts. There is some speculation! Recommended! thisqueerbook.com/the-satyricon/

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The Satyricon with Neil Laird

Filmmaker and author Neil Laird shares the queer book that saved his life: The Satyricon by Petronius.

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 15/03/2026

Our most recent episode dropped on Tuesday: Jake brought us Will Grayson, Will Grayson and author David Levithan joined the conversation. Jake is the founder of the QT Library in Boston. We had met him during our event in Brooklyn two years ago. Highly Recommended!! thisqueerbook.com/will-grayson/

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Will Grayson, Will Grayson with Jake Stepansky and David Levithan

Today, Jake Stepansky shares the queer book that saved his life: Will Grayson, Will Grayson by David Levithan and John Green. And David joins us!

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 14/03/2026

This was a great episode when Karsten brought us The Prince of Los Cocuyos and author Richard Blanco joined. John has admired the book since 2016. It conjures Richard's childhood in Miami including the sounds, smells and conversations in his household. Recommended! thisqueerbook.com/los-cocuyos/

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The Prince of Los Cocuyos with Karsten Vagner and Richard Blanco

Today, Karsten Blanco shares the queer book that saved his life: The Prince of Los Cocuyos by Richard Blanco. And Richard joins us!

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 11/03/2026

I loved this episode w/William who brought us Reverie & the author Ryan La Sala joined the conversation. Interestingly, Reverie is in development in Hollywood. It is a young adult fantasy novel published in 2019. It is nice to see fun to see guests/authors in their 20s! thisqueerbook.com/reverie/

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Reverie with William Ollayos and Ryan La Sala

Today, William Ollayos shares the queer book that saved his life: Reverie by Ryan La Sala. And Ryan joins us!

This Queer Book Saved My Life @thisqueerbook.com · 11/03/2026

Lucas brought us this wonderful profile of Bayard Rustin. Author Dr. John D'Emillio joined the conversation. He was the unsung hero of the civil rights movement. Unsung because he was unapologetically Gay. Everyone who admires this podcast MUST listen to this episode thisqueerbook.com/lost-prophet/

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Lost Prophet: The Life and Times of Bayard Rustin with Lucas F. Schleusener and John D’Emilio

Today, Lucas Schleusener shares the queer book that saved his life: Lost Prophet: The Life and Times of Bayard Rustin by John D'Emilio. And John joins us!