Our hosts, Chris and Amy, fly away, into the stars, for this episode in which they read Jessica Mary Best’s debut novel, Stars, Hide Your Fires. Intergalactic espionage to the extreme. Murder plots. Framed for crimes you didn’t commit. Crawling around air vents. Disarming your enemies. Narrow getaways. Budding romance. This story has it all. Join Cass, Amaris, and crew as they fight against the empire and try to make their corner of the universe a little more supportive and accepting of all its people. Do you have what it takes to join their cause?

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 Instagram @tbgbookclub. We'd love to hear from you!

~ 22:00 - Begin Stars, Hide Your Fires Spoiler-Free Discussion

~ 38:00 - Entering Spoiler Territory

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Our hosts, Chris and Amy, present a special bonus Halloween episode in which they discuss Full Shift, the teen (were)wolf graphic novel written by Jennifer Dugan. This book is jammed (wolf) pack full of suspense, found family, sapphic romance, self discovery, and so much more. Howwwwwwwwl! And enjoy!

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 Instagram @tbgbookclub. We'd love to hear from you!

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Our hosts, Chris and Amy, get witchy for this month’s Halloween themed episode! They’ve read the first book in the Witches of Thistle Grove series, Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper, thanks to the recommendation of one of their awesome listeners. Join them as they discuss the wonderful trio of witches, Emmy, Talia, and Linden, and the brilliant schemes these three friends set in motion. Who will ultimately win the Gauntlet of Thistle Grove and bring their family the accolades and power it affords? You’ll just have to read, listen, and see!

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 Instagram @tbgbookclub. We'd love to hear from you!

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Our hosts, Chris and Amy, welcome you back to Marsyas Island for their highly anticipated (as least for them) season two premiere! With less than a month passed since its release, they discuss the newest installment in the Cerulean Chronicles, Somewhere Beyond the Sea. Written by TJ Klune, this wonderfully fantastical tale welcomes us back into the arms of the family we grew to care so much about in The House in the Cerulean Sea. From a new family member, to a threat from beyond their shores, the children, Arthur, and Linus will be put to the ultimate test, and we were simply happy to be able to join them in their journey, somewhere beyond the sea.

Stay tuned until after the outro music for a special sneak peek into our upcoming patreon members club and Official Big Gay Book Club discord server!

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 Instagram @tbgbookclub. We'd love to hear from you!

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SPOILERS galore in this one shot bonus episode all about superlatives. Our hosts, Chris and Amy, discuss all their favorite moments from the novels they read over the course 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 book 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 or message us on Instagram @tbgbookclub. We'd love to hear from you!

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Our hosts, Chris and Amy, welcome you to their season one finale. Thirteen books, fifteen episodes, one year of podcasting - it's all been leading to this! Chris feels it may even be one of their best episodes yet!

This month they've read The Girl from the Sea, which is written and illustrated by Molly Know Ostertag, who lends her magical voice and unique artistry to a wonderfully vibrant story all about being yourself and leaving the world a better place than you found it. A fun queer take on an ancient folktale, this story masterfully blends selkie lore and bubbling teen angst, much like the threads in the tapestry of it's setting's rich history. Chris and Amy weren't able to put it down once they started reading and as a perfectly bite sized graphic novel, reading it and joining The Big Gay Bookclub in their discussion is a perfect way to spend a breezy summer's morning in your backyard with a cup of your favorite warm beverage.

As always, 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 Instagram @tbgbookclub. We'd love to hear from you!

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Our hosts Alex and Henry–oops, sorry, Chris and Amy–thoroughly enjoyed the sensationally queer romance novel Red, White and Royal Blue, written by Casey McQuiston. A globe trotting romp that brings together two diametrically opposed foes (yes, that’s a Hamilton reference, which feels incredibly on brand), RWARB (rhubarb) tells the tale of how the president’s son and a member of the royal family fell in love. It’s also an incredibly appreciated piece of escapism that will have you wishing for a world in which a woman runs the white house. #Kamala2024 You’ll not want to miss anything Chris and Amy have to say about a book they both described as being so good they couldn’t put it down!

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 Instagram @tbgbookclub. We'd love to hear from you!

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In this bonus Pride Month episode, Amy and Chris had the amazing opportunity to speak with Lindsay King-Miller, the author of their June book of the month, The Z Word! The three of them talked horror, queer literature and liberation, rainbow capitalism, book number two, and so much more! A huge thank you to Lindsay for taking the time to speak with us about her debut queer horror novel that we both loved so much. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on whatever platform you listen and consider following Lindsay King-Miller @askaqueerchick on instagram to keep up with her future releases! We know we're excited to read whatever she publishes next.

Be sure to listen until the end of the episode to hear about how you can get your hands on a The Big Gay Book Club sticker!

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 Instagram @tbgbookclub. We'd love to hear from you!

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