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Let’s Get To Know Eachother!

Added 2022-06-21 12:00:19 +0000 UTC

**EDIT**

Beautiful people! It's been 2 years since this was posted so lets update it a little...

Hey guys! Happy Tuesday!

I am absolutely loving chatting with you all on here and getting to know you but i thought it would be nice to know a little bit about eachother while our community is growing. So, comment below the answers to the following questions:

Name:

Age:

Occupation:

Country of Residence:

Favourite LGBTQIA+ novel:

Favourite LGBTQIA+ show?


I’ll comment first below ☺️

Comments

Hi everybody, hi Jackie-Ross, having similar experience getting to know my being ace via Heartstopper (only this year) I`ve signed up here :-) Name: Katrin Age: 52 Occupation: Violinist and Designer Country: Germany Novel: Ace (Angela Chen) Show: Heartstopper. I`m so hoping to find other ace musicians for sharing experiences ...

patgeka

2024-12-17 20:32:37 +0000 UTC

Huge welcome Ami! The discord link is https://discord.gg/DG4WKKsn

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2024-12-04 09:20:07 +0000 UTC

Name: Ami Age: 38 Occupation: Nurse Country of Residence: Nottingham, England Favourite LGBTQIA+ novel: You and me by Tal Bauer Favourite LGBTQIA+ show: Its a choice between Heartstopper and Young Royals. Also im really excited that i will be going to see Omar Rudburg in February for my birthday. Also please could i have the link for discord?

AMI SARKODIE-DANSO

2024-12-04 08:04:54 +0000 UTC

Welcome!!!!

Erin

2024-12-03 17:03:26 +0000 UTC

Welcome Chris!! ❤️

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2024-12-02 10:31:57 +0000 UTC

Hi Everyone, I signed up a couple of days ago, Already been through all 3 seasons of reactions for Heartstopper, Red White and Royal Blue, Interview with the Vampire and now just starting Agatha All Along (busy weekend 😅). Bit more about myself; Name: Chris Age: 43 Occupation: Network Security Engineer Favourite queer book: Heartstopper Favourite queer show: Heartstopper Country: Australia Favourite song: That’s a hard one, but recently it would be Silver Springs Fleetwood Mac, or Dogs of War Pink Floyd.

Chris Mackenzie

2024-12-02 10:24:01 +0000 UTC

Hi guys, I have been here for a while now but been active on Jackie's Discord server only in the last few months and really met some of the loveliest ppl online!! If you're not on discord, really can recommend!! Now some re-introduction: Name: Nicky (she/her)- (Artsy on Discord) Age: 30 Occupation: Marketing Manager for a theater Favourite queer book: Loveless by Alice Oseman Favourite queer show: Heartstopper Country: Switzerland Favourite song: changes every day but currently, My Body by Nemo (going to their concert tomorrow and soo excited!)

Nicky Van den Bosch

2024-11-16 00:24:25 +0000 UTC

Hey everyone! I’m new here!🩷 Name: Daya Age: 18 Favourite book: Solitaire by Alice Oseman!🖤🩷 Favourite show: Heartstoper🍂 Country: Canada Favourite song: Seven by Taylor Swift🩶

Daya

2024-10-30 04:50:30 +0000 UTC

Name: Casey Age: 28 Occupation: Software Developer Country of Residence: USA Favorite Queer - Novel: (1) Red, White & Royal Blue and (2) The Charm Offensive Favorite Queer- Show: (1) Heartstopper and (2) Sense8

Penthilus

2024-10-19 18:48:18 +0000 UTC

Name: Kristi Age: 54 Occupation: Enrollment Services at University Country of Residence: United States Favourite LGBTQIA+ novel: Heartstopper Favourite LGBTQIA+ show? Heartstopper

Kristi Paetznick

2024-10-18 04:02:18 +0000 UTC

Name: David Age: 58 Occupation: Nursing Country of Residence: United States Favourite LGBTQIA+ novel: Favourite LGBTQIA+ show? HeartStopper, just wish something like this would have been around in my teen years

David_Jzzzz

2024-10-15 19:47:09 +0000 UTC

Name: Dieter Age: 64 Occupation: MES Consultant Country of residence: Germany Favorite LGBTQIA+ novel: Schweine müssen nackt sein (pigs must be naked) by Napoleon Seyfarth. It's a kind of autobiography peppered with a lot of humor and irony. It is set in the 1960s to 80s, so it also touches on the AIDS era. Unfortunately it is not yet translated to English as far as I know. Favorite LGBTQIA+ show: SKAM - Original release as well as BE, FR and ES remakes

AltesMann

2024-10-12 16:17:24 +0000 UTC

hi guys! Name: Mak Age: 23 Occupation: Justice sector! Country of Residence: NZ Favourite LGBTQIA+ novel: Red, white & royal blue (i cant help it, i cried when i read it multiple times) Favourite LGBTQIA+ show? Def heartstopper & Young royals, my flatmate and I talk alot about how we wish we had these shows in high school - and how nice it is knowing that kids now have representation!

Makenzie Mackintosh

2024-10-10 11:13:08 +0000 UTC

Hi my name is Alyssa! I’m 22 years old working towards my master’s degree in forensic psychology, living in the United States. My favorite LGBTQIA+ novel is by Emma Scott called Someday, Someday. On the same note, my favorite LGBTQIA+ show would have to be Fellow Travelers and Young Royals, both are sad but both feel profound.

Alyssa Prendergast

2024-10-01 05:34:34 +0000 UTC

Winnie Occupation a nurse for the NHS in England work nights 13hr shifts x5 a week love young royals and heart stoppers and love victor 😊😊

Winnie

2024-09-01 19:54:31 +0000 UTC

Name: Jaclyn Age: 33 Occupation: Banking, Commercial Lending Country of Residence: Canada Favourite LGBTQIA+ novel: I’ve only really read Alice Oseman’s work which I love, but thanks to everyone’s comments here I have so many to get reading! Favourite LGBTQIA+ show? Young Royals and Heartstopper are my favourites for sure.

Jaclyn

2024-08-17 17:56:08 +0000 UTC

Happy birthday!

Erin

2024-08-13 03:30:51 +0000 UTC

Name : Heidi Age : 52 Occupation : business process coordinator momentarily home taking care of my mental health Country of residence: Belgium Favourite LGBTQIA+ show : obsessed with Young Royals. Also lots of love for Heartstopper, all of us strangers, skam (og), heartbreak high, ...

Heidi Janssens

2024-08-12 09:46:11 +0000 UTC

Name: sierra Age: 24 Occupation: bookstore clerk Country of Residence: usa Favourite LGBTQIA+ novel: fingersmith by sarah waters Favourite LGBTQIA+ show?: well right now it's definitely "interview with the vampire"!

sierra's reaction corner

2024-08-11 23:06:00 +0000 UTC

Name: Christopher Age: 43 Occupation: Carpenter but not working due to mental health issues Country of Residence: Germany Favorite Queer - Novel: Love, Simon Favorite Queer- Show: Heartstopper

Christopher Füllgraf

2024-08-11 11:00:03 +0000 UTC

If you love '..briefly gorgeous' i would recommend 'at Swim two boys' as well. It's another book with incredibly beautiful prose and similar vibes, maybe a bit more challenging because it's written in an Irish brogue, but once you get used to it it's so rewarding! I love 'Maurice' as well. :)

lekka

2024-08-10 18:10:33 +0000 UTC

On Earth We Are Briefly Gorgeous is one of my favorite books ever. The prose reads like poetry (not a surprise given the author is a poet) and the story is equal parts heartbreaking and uplifting

Kurt Anderson

2024-08-10 16:47:45 +0000 UTC

Name: Susan Age: 61 Country of Residence: US LGBTQIA+ novel: series by Jay Bell LGBTQIA+ movie: Heartstopper, Young Royals Red White and Royal Blue, and Schitt’s Creek

Susan

2024-08-10 13:13:28 +0000 UTC

Name: Molly Age: 51 (for a couple more months) Occupation: Stay at home mom (but I also volunteer part-time at our church - office admin stuff - now that my kiddo is in high school) Country: USA (Oregon) Favorite LGBTQIA+ Novel: I think I have to go with Loveless (tho Solitaire is right up there too) Favorite LGBTQIA+ Show: Heart stopper (obsessed)

MollyB

2024-08-10 03:59:27 +0000 UTC

Name: Erin Age: 42 for a few more months Occupation: Children’s Librarian Country of Residence: US (New Jersey) Favourite LGBTQIA+ novel: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe and Dive into the Waters of the World, Heartstopper, Solitaire Favourite LGBTQIA+ show? Do you really need to ask???? Heartstopper Favourite LGBTQIA+ movie? This is harder, Angels in America (does a mini-series count as a movie?) All Over the Guy, does Rocky Horror count? Ari and Dante…

Erin

2024-08-09 22:46:34 +0000 UTC

Name: Linz Age: 40 Country of Residence: USA Favourite LGBTQIA+ novel: At Swim, Two Boys by Jamie O'Neill, Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides, On Earth we're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong, Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin Favourite LGBTQIA+ show? Heartstopper, Please Like Me (so underrated), Special, Skam (og) Favourite LGBTQIA+ movie? Of An Age, Weekend, Moonlight, Carol

lekka

2024-08-09 20:10:12 +0000 UTC

Can't remember if I previously introduced myself. I have a very active (read: exhausting) 4-yr-old son (who I adore, of course!), which is my convenient excuse. 😂 Name: Lisa Age: 46 Occupation: project manager in international development/ global public health Country of Residence: USA (the Washington DC area) Favourite LGBTQIA+ show? Heartstopper, Young Royals Favorite LGBTQIA+ novel: looking forward to reading several mentioned here by others!

Lisa

2024-08-09 19:59:48 +0000 UTC

Name: Kurt Age: I will be 58 on August 12 Occupation: consulting (mostly retired) Country of Residence: 6 months in USA 6 months in Mexico Favourite LGBTQIA+ novel: classic novel “Maurice”Contemporary Novel “Like A Love Story” Favourite LGBTQIA+ show? Drama “It’s a Sin” YA/Comedy-Drama “Heartstopper” Episodic “911-Lonestar” Favourite LGBTQIA+ Film: drama “Brokeback Mountain” YA/comedy-drama “Love Simon” with close second runner up to “Beautiful Thing”

Kurt Anderson

2024-08-09 19:00:06 +0000 UTC

Name: Kelly Age: 35 Occupation: Senior Administrator Country of Residence: England Favourite LGBTQIA+ novel: The Lightening-Struck Heart Favourite LGBTQIA+ show?: Heartstopper

Kay

2024-08-09 18:59:48 +0000 UTC

Name: Melody Age: 44 Occupation: Email marketing Country of Residence: FL, USA Favourite LGBTQIA+ novel: Heartstopper Favourite LGBTQIA+ show? Heartstopper

Melody

2024-08-09 17:59:00 +0000 UTC

name: Jon Anthony Carsello, Age71, occupation: Retired Medical international relief worker, registered nurse, Dr. Of Public health: residence: Monterey, California USA, favorite LBGT novel: The Song of Achilles and Red, White and Royal Blue. Favorite show: HEARTSTOPPER and 911 Lone Star.

Jon Anthony Carsello

2024-08-09 17:50:36 +0000 UTC

Name: Jen Age: 51 Occupation: Head of Developer Relations - Admin for AriandDanteUpdates fan accounts Country of Residence: USA Favourite LGBTQIA+ novel: Aristotle and Dante - both of them! Favourite LGBTQIA+ show? Heartstopper Favourite LGBTQIA+ movie? Aristotle and Dante - I've seen it 13 times in theaters, including three times at film festivals, once at the premiere in LA, and at the United Palace theater in NY (where I also met Lin-Manuel Miranda). I've met most of the cast and the director/writer Aitch, and have been an admin on the AriandDanteUpdates accounts for a little over a year now. It's been a joy to be a little part of helping to get this film out to fans.

jen

2024-08-09 15:54:45 +0000 UTC

Name: Kong Age: 53 Occupation: Tech Support Country of Residence: USA's California (we are a country within a country...lol) Favourite LGBTQIA+ novel: Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh, Maurice by E.M. Forster Favourite LGBTQIA+ show? Tales from the City (the oringlal one), More Tales from the City (the original one) Favourite LGBTQIA+ movie: Brokeback Mountain (seen this 10 times in theatres/cinemas and like 10+ times on video in the same year), In & Out (can't beat a great Kevin Kline comedic movie), La Cage aux Folles (the French version) and The Birdcage (USA version), The Adventures of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert (seeing Hugo Weaving (from Matrix), Terence Stamp (General Zod in the original "Superman" movie), and Guy Pearce (before he became famous) in drag was a hoot and holler), To Wong Foo Thanks For Everything Julie Newmar. Jeffrey, Longtime Companion (very sad and depressing AIDS movie with a great cast of mostly unknown actors)...I have so many from the 90s to list here....

Kong Chang

2024-08-09 15:38:26 +0000 UTC

Name: John Age: 68 Occupation: Retired Country of Residence: US Favourite LGBTQIA+ novel: Red, White & Royal Blue Favourite LGBTQIA+ show? Fellow Travelers

John Tucker

2024-08-09 15:37:38 +0000 UTC

Name: Ingrid Age: 42 Occupation: Psychologist Country of Residence: Brazil Favourite LGBTQIA+ novel: Aristotle and Dante (both books) and Song of Aquilles. Favourite LGBTQIA+ show? Young Royals and 9-1-1 Lone Star. Or should I say Tarlos? ♥️

Ingrid Machado Pena

2024-08-09 15:26:48 +0000 UTC

Name: Cathy Age: 37 Occupation: Stay at home mum. I'm Admin for a heartstopper Facebook group / moderator for 2. I also have an editing page on Instagram Cmills87_edit ( These all give me some sense of purpose other than raising the kids ) County of Residence: Australia ( WA ) Favorite LGBT Novel: Heartstopper ( Vol 5 is my favorite ) Favorite LGBT show: Heartstopper and Queer as folk.

Cathy Mills

2024-08-09 15:23:17 +0000 UTC

Name: Katie Age: 46 Occupation: Childrens book illustrator Country of Residence: Norway (but living in Stockholm for 5 ½ months after loosing my husband) Favourite LGBTQIA+ novel: Red, White and Royal Blue Favourite LGBTQIA+ show? Between Heartstopper and Young Royals

Katie Greet

2024-08-09 15:17:50 +0000 UTC

Name: Nathalie Age: 31 Occupation: Restaurant manager Country of Residence: Sweden Favorite LGBT novel: something like summer by Jay Bell and Saint by Sierra Simone and im currently reading The song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Favorite LGBT show: To many because i watch a lot of Asian BL

Nathalie Elling

2024-08-09 15:14:29 +0000 UTC

Name: Kathryn Age: 29 Occupation: Surgical Services/Healthcare Administration Country of Residence: Utah, USA Fav LGBTQIA+ novel: probably Red white and royal blue right now but want more suggestions!! Fav LGBTQIA+ show: currently Young Royals

Kat Robbs

2024-08-09 15:13:28 +0000 UTC

Name: Elisa Age: 29 Occupation: office management Country of Residence: Germany Favourite LGBT novel: too many 😀🙈

Elisa

2024-08-01 17:33:32 +0000 UTC

Best of luck for your first shift! Thank you so much for the kind words❤️

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2024-07-16 06:18:46 +0000 UTC

Your wife has good taste…welcome!

Erin

2024-07-16 00:34:09 +0000 UTC

Name: Dave aka BiPinballWiz Age: 45 Occupation: Food Service Country of Residence: New Jersey, USA Favourite LGBT novel: Don’t have one, but my wife loves Dante & Aristotle. Came out Bi June 12th 2024.

BiPinballWiz

2024-07-16 00:32:03 +0000 UTC

Thanks mate, yeah I have actually just started, finished training on Friday and my first shift is tomorrow. It's certainly different to anything I've ever done before but thank you for your kind words. You're a fantastic content creator and I love your Heartstopper reactions. I admire how vulnerable you can be on camera too, so I commend you too.

Thomas

2024-07-15 21:45:57 +0000 UTC

Commend you for your work, Thomas. That can’t be easy ❤️

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2024-07-15 21:31:58 +0000 UTC

Name: Thomas Age: 28 Occupation: NHS 111 Call Handler Favourite LGBT Novel: Heartstopper/Nick and Charlie (OF COURSE!)

Thomas

2024-07-15 21:07:32 +0000 UTC

Name: David Age: 32 Occupation: Writer/Front of house assistant in theatre Country of Residence: North West, United Kingdom Favourite LGBT novel: Something Like Summer by Jay Bell

David

2024-07-06 23:04:34 +0000 UTC

Name: Bee Age: 33 Occupation: Veterinary Nurse Country of Residence: New Zealand Favourite LGBT novel: The darkness outside us

Bee.G

2024-07-06 02:16:46 +0000 UTC

Welcome!

Erin

2024-06-04 17:03:09 +0000 UTC

Welcome!

Erin

2024-06-04 17:02:52 +0000 UTC

Name: Amanda Age: 26 Occupation: AP Calculus teacher Country of Residence: USA Favourite LGBT novel: American Dreamer by Adriana Herrera

Alsononaz

2024-06-03 05:10:13 +0000 UTC

Name: Colleen Age: 40 Occupation: Teacher, 6th gr history Country: US Fav LGBTQ+ novel: I know I t’s not really a novel, but I haven’t go with Heartstopper!

Colleen

2024-06-03 01:56:52 +0000 UTC

Thank you!

Christopher-Jack Bates

2024-06-01 08:45:51 +0000 UTC

Welcome!

Erin

2024-06-01 01:46:27 +0000 UTC

Name: Christopher-Jack Age: 41 Occupation: I currently care for my mum Country of Residence: UK Fav LGBTQ+ Novel: Red White & Royal Blue- Casey McQuiston

Christopher-Jack Bates

2024-05-31 04:58:57 +0000 UTC

Name: Gita Age: 58 Occupation: working in a company supporting women- and children health Country of Residence: Austria Fav LGBTQ+Novel: Sarina Bowen - 'The New Guy'

DwoGi (TLOS-Geek)

2024-05-22 11:35:13 +0000 UTC

Name: Noah Age: 22 Occupation: Student Country of Residence: UK Favourit LGBTQ+ Novel: I'll Give You the Sun - Jandy Nelson

Noah

2024-05-01 18:43:56 +0000 UTC

Welcome!

Erin

2024-04-28 13:41:51 +0000 UTC

Name: Anna Age: 46 Occupation: Researcher Country : Poland Novel: Heartstopper Show: Heartstopper / Young Royals / Skam N 3 (impossible to choose only ONE 🤣)

aniatka

2024-04-27 19:27:24 +0000 UTC

Hiiii! Name: Hanna Age: 30 Occupation: High School teacher Country: Sweden Novel: Don't know! Do you have any tips maybe?

Hanna

2024-04-22 12:03:37 +0000 UTC

Oh my god this book sounds fantastic!!!!!

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2024-04-20 15:15:35 +0000 UTC

I hope I am not too late to the party. I enjoy your reactions very much and your perspective on certain things had me deep in thought at times. Name: Johanna Nel Age: 55 Occupation: Freelance Typist Country of Residence: Johannesburg, South Africa Favourite LGBT novel: The Unlikely Heir by Jax Calder. This novel is a lot in the vein of RWRB. After a salacious scandal the first ten heirs in line to the British throne is removed. The eleventh in line is the son of the deceased fourth son of the Queen who were raised by his mother in the USA. He is now first in line to the throne. He meets and falls in love with the young handsome gay British Prime Minister which raises all kinds of constitutional questions. Fantastic story.

Johanna Nel

2024-04-20 02:04:23 +0000 UTC

Name: Dawn Age: 60 Occupation: Freelance book editor Country of Residence: USA Favourite LGBT novel: Red, White & Royal Blue I never had the experiences I see in Heartstopper and RWRB, so I live them through these programs and movies. I cry right along with you, Jackie, sometimes from happiness, sometimes not, but I'm happy to feel something. Thank you for that.

Dawn Johnson

2024-04-16 18:06:06 +0000 UTC

Name : Katie Age : 45 (46 in April 2024) Occupation : On wellfare due to health situation. Country : Oslo, Norway (50% british) Novel : Nick & Charlie

Katie Greet

2024-03-30 17:01:51 +0000 UTC

Name:Michelle (also late to joining) Age: 55 Occupation: Project Manager Country: Australia Novel: all Alice Oseman

MIchelle Arbery

2024-03-18 02:56:05 +0000 UTC

(late to the party...) Name: Helen (Hellie) Age: 37 Occupation: University lecturer (psychology) Country of Residence: Scotland Favourite LGBT novel: The Line of Beauty (Alan Hollinghurst)

Helen Knight

2024-03-10 09:58:20 +0000 UTC

Name: Liz Age: I will be 43 before the month is over Occupation: Country of Residence: U.S. Favourite LGBT novel: maybe "Call Me By Your Name" because it's the first one I read... But I also love most things by AM Arthur, particularly those set in her pot o gold universe... Or I could just say Heartstopper because yes I am like everyone else totally obsessed

Elizabeth chris

2024-03-05 16:30:50 +0000 UTC

Hi, I'm Barbara, I'm 68 born in 1955, so Fellow Travelers means a lot, though I've been a Matt Bomer fan for over 18 years. I'm asexual and was married to a gay man, much like Lucy, he died in 1997 from alcoholism, largely I think because of living a closeted life. I've been involved with activism for decades now and was involved in campaigns including banning conversion practices, decriminalisation, equal marriage, and I volunteer with our local Pride. I'm a retired trainer and set up training for care workers in lgbtqia+ awareness.

Barbara McDowell

2024-02-06 18:59:13 +0000 UTC

Bem vindo, Carlos! It's always nice to have other Brazilians around. ☺️

Ingrid Machado Pena

2024-01-10 00:45:23 +0000 UTC

Hello, my Name ist Christopher and i´m 43, born in 1980. I don´t have a Job atm but have learned Carpenter. I live in Duisburg, Germany and my favorite Novel has to be everything from Alice Oseman

Christopher Füllgraf

2024-01-08 13:26:11 +0000 UTC

Thank you for your nice reply 🥰 Our house is practically a library, we have books everywhere and books are the one thing I will always buy for my kids 🤗📚 My son stole my Heartstopper collection by now and put it on his bookshelf. His birthday is in february and I bought all the wonderfull new illustrated editions of Solitaire, Radio Silence, This Winter and Nick and Charlie for him so that I can get my books back 😅

Wiebke Kempa

2024-01-02 12:58:36 +0000 UTC

Name: Howard (PSPoolside) Age: Barely 70 Born 1953 so I've been around as long as Fellow Travelers. Occupation: Retired, Advertising - Owned an agency with clients like Atari, NeXT, Apple, Centex, and Sony USA Country of Residence: USA, Southern California Favourite LGBT novel: A Single Man, by Christopher Isherwood

HOWARD FITES

2024-01-02 01:49:55 +0000 UTC

Also thank you for letting your child read what they want, as I librarian I often see the joy on kids faces drop when their parents say they can’t read what they want, then keep telling me that they can’t understand why their kids won’t read…

Erin

2024-01-02 00:24:51 +0000 UTC

Its a long read but soooo worth it. I love the way Adam writes. I've read a lot of his books now and I've really enjoyed them all!

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2024-01-01 20:24:29 +0000 UTC

Oh TBDATE tore me apart - almost couldn’t sleep the night I finished reading it. I will be getting a paper-copy TFTDATE soon. Ready to be in tears and be torn apart again 😁😭

anton !

2023-12-23 00:13:37 +0000 UTC

I just gave him Radio Silence to binge next night 😄

Wiebke Kempa

2023-12-22 11:20:34 +0000 UTC

Welcome, Anton! TBDATE absolutely broke me when I read it. I’m definitely overdue a reread! Have you read The First to Die at the End?

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-12-22 11:20:25 +0000 UTC

This is beautiful!!! Thank you so much for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-12-22 11:19:13 +0000 UTC

This actually doesn‘t belong here but I have a very happy moment to share and I didn‘t know where else to do it so here it comes, my own „Thank-you-Alice-Oseman“ moment 😊 My 12-year-old son has ADHD. He liked reading when he was younger but he found it increasingly harder to concentrate when he got older so he stopped. I love reading so I was very sad when he said he didn’t like it anymore. Last summer he told me that he missed reading and asked me if I had something with lesser text and more pictures because that would be easier for him. So I gave him Heartstopper. He has read volumes 1-5 for 3 times now and last night he wanted to have Solitaire. He stood up until 6 a.m. to finish the book because he loved it so much! I am so proud of him 🥰 Thank you Alice Oseman for making my son happy and eager to read again 🤗

Wiebke Kempa

2023-12-22 10:20:44 +0000 UTC

Hi! I am Anton. I am 22 and currently reside in Australia. At the moment I am working in retail, but, that's soon to change as I am on my way to finish my studies - soon to be a primary school teacher. My favourite LGBT novel that I've read recently is Adam Silvera's "They Both Die at the End". The book has rekindled my love for book-reading, as I haven't properly read a novel since I was a kid haha. I've discovered Fellow Travellers through your first reaction - which prompted me to be a member of your community, and watch the series myself. I am so glad to have stumbled upon you. Thank you for your content!

anton !

2023-12-21 05:20:09 +0000 UTC

hey! my name is marianne and i live in the united states. i'm 26 and work as a sales associate at an art gallery but i'm going to school to become an art teacher. my favorite queer novel is Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (i haven't seen the movie yet because i had no idea it was made available until i saw it on your channel)

Artemis

2023-12-18 03:28:14 +0000 UTC

Name: Carlos Eduardo Age: 23 Occupation: university student Country of Residence: Brazil I have been watching your videos on Youtube for a while but for the last episode of Fellow Travellers I needed to see it the full version so here I am

The Tommo Way

2023-12-18 00:47:40 +0000 UTC

Hi! My name is Kim and I live in Southern California. I’m a clinical social worker in a healthcare setting working with trauma and chronic pain patients. I spent years working with queer youth and continue to do that through volunteering. I love reading about queer history, a couple of my favs are “boots of leather, slippers of gold”, “Odd girls and twilight lovers.” “The Gay Revolution.” Of course, right now my obsession is with Heartstopper and all the novellas in the Oseman-verse. They have been SO incredibly healing for me and I am so happy I found your channel. Your story resonates with me, my family is also incredibly homophobic and I was kicked out of my house when I came out (I relate to Darcy’s character A LOT) but I have an amazing wife that I’ve been with for 14 years and I have made an incredible queer family and I love finding communities like yours to be involved with as well. Community and feeling seen is SO important and thank you so much for creating this community. You often say that Alice is saving lives (she absolutely is!!) but so are you 🌈💜

Kimberly Green

2023-11-15 16:54:38 +0000 UTC

Danke und Grüße Richtung Köln (ich bin in Bonn) 🤗

Sabine

2023-11-09 19:17:53 +0000 UTC

Hallo Sabine, willkommen in der Gruppe 😉

Wiebke Kempa

2023-11-09 18:33:01 +0000 UTC

Hey everyone! I'm Sabine, 39, from Germany. I work in administration doing things like organisational development. I don't think I have a favourite lgbtqia+ novel but YR had a profound impact on me. I'm aroace and so I'm very happy to see more and more representation of such identities (I mean, Ca$h in Heartbreak High? 💜)! Would recommend the non-fiction book Ace Voices by Eris Young to anyone who's interested.

Sabine

2023-11-08 20:23:18 +0000 UTC

Hi, My name is Jon. I am 70 years old. I have a diverse background. I’m currently a professor of Public Health at a local university. Before that I was a professional actor and director. I started my own theater company in Greece in the late 1970s and early 1980s. I made a career change in my late 20s mainly to help in the fight against AIDS. I live in Monterey, California. My favorite Favorite novel that influenced me when I was very young ( it had gay undertones) was called “Been Down So Long it Looks like up to me” by Richard Farina. Published in 1966.

Jon Anthony Carsello

2023-11-05 16:51:12 +0000 UTC

P.S. Did you see my comment on Heartstopper S2 E8? I would love to hear what you think about that!

Wiebke Kempa

2023-11-05 08:41:36 +0000 UTC

Thank you so much for your reply! I understand your feelings about your surname. But maybe you can reclaim it now and make it your own, instead and not because of your family 😌

Wiebke Kempa

2023-11-05 07:42:35 +0000 UTC

I have read both Ari and Dante books and have them as audio books on my phone. I listen to them on my anxiety walks. I want to see the movie sp badly and I can't wait for it to be on streaming. I would've went to the theater to see it, but it wasn't shown where I live or anywhere near. I was so upset.

Jamie

2023-11-05 03:19:44 +0000 UTC

Thank you. I'm happy to be here. :)

Jamie

2023-11-05 03:16:26 +0000 UTC

Welcome, Jamie <3

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-11-04 21:30:57 +0000 UTC

SO glad you loved Ari and Dante. I am currently reading the 2nd book again right now and I couldn't love this story more if I tried! I am so sorry to hear your story. You know what I have never in my life made the connection between my name and it's queerness. I have considered changing my name for the longest time due to the connection it holds to my family... however you may have just changed my mind!

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-11-04 21:30:38 +0000 UTC

Name: Jamie Age: 40 Occupation: Country of Residence: US Favourite LGBT novel: Girl Walking Backwards. (it was the first one I read a long time ago while dating my very first girlfriend, so it holds a special place in my heart because that was when I was young and navigating this new thing about myself. She bought it for me and we'd read it together)

Jamie

2023-11-04 20:01:25 +0000 UTC

Hi, I‘m Wiebke, I‘m 39 years old and I‘m from Germany (near Cologne). I work in daycare and mind toddlers while their parents are at work. At the beginning of this year I watched Thom’s book recommondations on „Thom is Trans“ and bought almost all of them. Whilest doing that, I found even more interessting books and now I have a list of about 100 books and I have finished about 40 so far 😅 I obviously love Heartstopper and the whole Osemanverse but some other favourites from my list are - Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz (I started reading the second book this week) - Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas - Date me, Bryson Keller by Kevin van Whye - Camp by L.C. Rosen - The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag - If this gets out by Sophie Gonzales & Cale Dietrich - Only mostly devastated by Sophie Gonzales - Fred und ich by Lena Hach (only available in german) My favourite non-fiction is „Have Pride. An inspirational history of the LGBTQ+ movement“ by Stella Caldwell. This book gave me a label I didn‘t even know I needed. I always had a bad conscience because I‘m straight and happily married and my life is easy in so many ways that it isn‘t for people from the LGBTQ+ community and the only reason I exsist is because my grandad couldn’t have this easy life. My grandad was gay which wasn‘t possible in the 1950‘s. So he felt forced to get married and build a „normal“ family. By the time my mum was 11 years old, he couldn’t handle this life anymore and commited suicide. I have been incredibly sad that I didn‘t get to know him all my life and I felt very alone with this. But when I read this book a few month ago I learned that these marriages to hide queerness were so common that there is a name for them. They are called „Lavender-marriages“ and the children of these couples are called lavender-children, which makes me a lavender-grandchild. It felt so good to know that I‘m not alone with that and when I found Jakie-Ross LAVENDER‘s YouTube channel around the same time, it felt like fate 😊

Wiebke Kempa

2023-11-01 20:55:55 +0000 UTC

Huge welcome, Darcy! Isn't it amazing how Heartstopper has managed to stir up these emotions in all of us!?

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-10-26 17:01:00 +0000 UTC

Welcome!

Erin

2023-10-25 10:07:24 +0000 UTC

Hello everyone, I’m so happy to be here! My name is Darcy. I’m a 40 yr old nurse in Washington state. Married, bi, with kids, found you after watching Heartstoppers with my bi daughter. I found your reaction videos after trying to process my suddenly present emotions from 25 years ago from my own beautiful gay teenage experience. Thank you for helping me feel sane. My favorite queer novels are Am I blue and Annie on my mind because they were the ones available to me in my youth!

Darcy Bandaru

2023-10-25 06:24:22 +0000 UTC

All my hearts are gray…

Erin

2023-10-22 22:59:13 +0000 UTC

Hi Michael! Yes, same here.

Ingrid Machado Pena

2023-10-19 12:04:04 +0000 UTC

A Slight Technical Issue - whenever I press the 'like' HEART symbol, the black coloured heart sign used to change colour to red. It doesn't anymore on this Patreon account, but it does change to red on another Patreon account that I have. Anyone else having this issue?

Michael

2023-10-18 13:37:05 +0000 UTC

I just read cemetery boy a couple weeks ago, all the elements were aligned, mystery, fantasy, queer, gay <3 I loved it!

Naava

2023-10-18 07:31:43 +0000 UTC

I loved Cemetary Boys! Also, welcome, we are glad you are here!

Erin

2023-10-13 22:28:55 +0000 UTC

Just to change the subject slightly (but still LGBTQ+), may I bring to your attention one of the songs on Troye Sivan's new album ('Something To Give Each Other') called 'One Of Your Girls'. Here is a link to the music video of this really good song. Troye looks stunning in this video and his wink is a bit of a give-away as to what is to come. I'm sure the trans community will absolutely adore this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhGl8McrOHo

Michael

2023-10-13 17:52:06 +0000 UTC

Hello all! My name is Mel and I'm 30. I don't do anything too exciting, just janitorial, but someone's gotta do it right? lol I'm from the crazy Las Vegas, and my favorite LGBT book is Cemetery Boys. Saw it in Barnes and Noble one day and I think that's honestly what started my journey into reading queer novels, and watching that kind of content; now I'm seriously addicted. I'm so excited I discovered this channel and outlet and I cannot wait to binge watch every reaction I haven't seen yet.

Meladrix

2023-10-12 16:44:36 +0000 UTC

Welcome, Ryan! I commend your for your journey to becoming a paramedic - what an incredible career that will be! I thoroughly enjoyed They Both Die at the End (and then the sequel is equally as good!). I actually just finished reading Ari and Dante for the 5th time yesterday and I couldn't love it more!

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-10-07 10:24:49 +0000 UTC

Another fan of Aristotle and Dante! Welcome!

Erin

2023-10-02 15:28:08 +0000 UTC

Welcome!

Erin

2023-10-02 02:09:57 +0000 UTC

Hello everyone, I'm Ryan, 20 years old, from New Zealand, and currently working at a petrol station to fund my tertiary education. I'm only a couple of years away (hopefully) from becoming a full time paramedic, which is veryyy exciting, as helping people is what makes me happy. As for my favorite queer novel, I think that is a very unfair question as there are so many good ones and I always have trouble picking my favorites of things, but I am currently reading 'They Both Die at the End', and I'm really enjoying it. I also thought the Ari and Dante books were really good, so I guess if I had to pick, any of these would be at the top for me right now.

Ryan O'Neill

2023-10-01 17:23:59 +0000 UTC

Welcome, Jay! We’re living the opposite life… I am originally from the south coast and now live in London 🤣 I agree with you about Alice’s work. Have you read any of her novels? We’re thrilled to have you here. This community is wonderful. You’re going to love it here. Let’s that queerness flow ♥️♥️♥️

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-10-01 15:54:07 +0000 UTC

Hi Jackie-Ross and everyone! I’m Jay. I’m 49, queer/bi/demi and I live in the uk, on the south coast though I’m originally from London. I’m currently not working due to illness/disability but in the future if I can, would like to start working as a visual/fine artist (what I’ve always wanted to do). I love reading and have a lot of favourite lgbtq books but after Heartstopper wrecked (in the best way) my life I am now an eternal Alice fan and Nick and Charlie is my favourite book (but all of their story is my favourite/they’re my comfort characters). It’s really lovely to be here and and be in queer community, especially as I let my queerness be erased for so long.

Jay

2023-10-01 15:49:44 +0000 UTC

Welcome, Ollie! <3

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-10-01 12:50:03 +0000 UTC

Hi everyone. My name is Ollie. I am frm the US and a retired professor. I am a 73 year old, retired, cis-gender, bisexual, happily married man with three children. My favorite queer novel is RWRB.

OliverJohnAuthor

2023-09-30 17:20:54 +0000 UTC

A huge welcome, Morgan. You will definitely find a lot of like minded wonderful people in this community ♥️

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-09-25 09:20:13 +0000 UTC

Thank you so much, Sophie ♥️ and a huge welcome!!

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-09-25 09:19:17 +0000 UTC

Welcome Morgan! This is an amazing group of people and we are glad you are here with us!

Erin

2023-09-23 16:35:19 +0000 UTC

Hi! I'm Morgan. I'm 31, currently living in rural Louisiana (USA). I'm married with 4 children, and my husband is active duty in the army. I've been looking around for an online community recently because where we live is so backward to everything I stand for, and I've been feeling very isolated. Thankfully, my husband is very supportive but being cishet, he can't relate in a lot of ways. My favorite LGBT novel is Red, White, and Royal Blue. Additionally, my work will have me traveling more soon (Florida next week and London in December), and would love to develop friendships with people all over to visit when I travel.

Morgan Arguello

2023-09-21 13:46:06 +0000 UTC

Helllooooo I'm Sophie, I'm 19, currently working as a cleaner to help fund for dreams of uni, and I live in the North-West of the UK, I've been a mid-tier member for a few weeks and I've just upgraded to top-tier to help support not only one of my favourite creators but because I truly enjoy this community, just reading the comments and stories of other LGBTQ+ people have really helped me feel more comfortable being myself in all my bi-disaster glory. I'd say my favourite LGBTQ+ novel is probably Red, White, and Royal Blue, only because it was the first one I'd ever read and Alex's bisexual journey was very eye-opening lol! But I've just begun reading 'She Gets the Girl' and I'm thoroughly enjoying it so far! <3

Sophie

2023-09-20 13:08:56 +0000 UTC

Hi Nathan! I've read a few novels lately. Here it goes some suggestions (in case you haven't heard of them): Song of Achilles, Aristotles and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (the film adaptation was released Sept 8th), Aristotles and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World, The First to Die at the End, Here it is to us and it's sequel What if it's us? and Red, White and Royal Blue. I'm about to start Openly Straight and it's sequel Honestly, Ben. Can't say anything yet about these two but I've heard very good things about them.

Ingrid Machado Pena

2023-09-15 16:18:11 +0000 UTC

Thank you so much! Can't believe it took me so long to find you and everyone else here. Now I am so busy watching all the content, buying books and reading them

Daniela

2023-09-14 16:48:30 +0000 UTC

Welcome, Daniela! So happy to have you here in this wonderful space <3

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-09-14 13:43:49 +0000 UTC

Welcome, Andy! I need to re-read CMBYN as it's been a fair few years now. Ari and Dante is one of my favourites - I am currently reading it for maybe the 5th time and just adore it. Very excited for when the film finally comes to the UK!

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-09-14 13:39:19 +0000 UTC

Welcome!!

Erin

2023-09-13 09:07:48 +0000 UTC

Hey y'all! I'm Daniela, I'm 41 and I live in Germany. I call myself "Queen of the Office" 'cuz there is not much I don't do there. But mostly I'm in HR and Accounting. I came across your channel because of Heartstopper (LOVE the books and can't wait for no. 5). I myself don't know which "label" could fit me, but at the moment I'm fine going by "bi". I have a 14 years old son, who came out to me as bi nearly two years ago. And I am so happy, that he was able to opening up to me as easy and confident as he did, because I could never with my family. Now I am looking forward to new / more content and I hope to find some movie / series / book recommendations ❤️ Love to have found this safe space! Thanks a lot!

Daniela

2023-09-11 23:14:06 +0000 UTC

Hi folks, my name is Andy, I'm a 53-year-old retired Royal Navy policeman, I served in the Royal Navy for 24 years in the C.I.D. of the regulating branch. After a pretty serious car accident, I was forced to retire and now spend most of my days reading or campaigning for Scottish independence. My favorite LGBT Novel is probably Christopher Isherwood's A Single Man, I also loved reading Call Me by Your Name and Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, which has, I'm told, been adapted into a film, I look forward to watching it.

The Illuminati

2023-09-11 03:15:47 +0000 UTC

So happy to have you here Vicky! <3

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-09-07 10:07:29 +0000 UTC

Hello everyone. My name is Vicki. I am 64 and retired. I live in Ohio, US. I am widowed now for 19 years. I am straight and an ally. I have a trans son. I have watched Heartstopper season 1 & 2 at least 8 times. I saw one of your reactions to an episode and I was hooked. I am here to stay.

SmilingV

2023-09-07 03:39:08 +0000 UTC

Welcome, Franzi! I adore CMBYN! It's definitely overdue a re-read/re-watch in my eyes.

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-09-06 19:37:44 +0000 UTC

Hello beautiful people 💕 I'm here for a few weeks now and I'm absolutely enjoying this community and the safe space created within said community. My name is Franzi, I'm 29 years old and I live in Germany. My fav LGBTQ+ novel probably is "Call me by your name"...although I love Heartstopper (and let's be real - all of Alice's books) just as much.🏳️‍🌈 I came here because the Heartstopper Hype was kind of...low(?) in Germany and I wanted to find people loving it as much as I do. Thank you for providing that space!

Franzi Okami

2023-09-06 17:40:16 +0000 UTC

Welcome, Doug! Loveless is definitely one of my favourites too!

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-09-03 18:59:09 +0000 UTC

Welcome, Louise! <3

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-09-03 18:58:34 +0000 UTC

Hello everyone, I’m very excited to be here! My name is Doug, and I'm 59 years old. I have lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, with my best friend and husband for 30 years. My occupation is in IT management in academic environments. Picking a favorite LGBTQ+ book is challenging. I am enjoying Alice Osman’s books, particularly Heartstopper (of course) and Loveless. This has opened up the world of YA novels. I have found them a fascinating exploration of the diversity of experience from the perspective of young people and an opportunity to reflect on my experience of trauma in my teenage years and coming out in my mid-twenties. Let’s say Charlie and I have lots in common.

D Brunk

2023-09-03 13:06:41 +0000 UTC

Hello everyone, very excited to become a part of this community! I'm 33 and live in the North West of England with my husband and our fur baby Stitch (yes we're huge Disney fans). I was drawn here by Heartstopper as shockingly no one else in my life has watched/read it, insanity I know; but am super excited to explore all of the other content here too!

Louise Poole 🍂

2023-09-01 18:29:27 +0000 UTC

Welcome, Erin! the Ari and Dante books are 2 of my favourites. I will be making some content on them very soon!

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-09-01 10:25:24 +0000 UTC

Hello! So excited to be here! My name is Erin, I am 41 for a just about 2 more months, I am a youth services librarian in a public library in New Jersey. I love the Heartstopper books of course, and really any of Alice Oseman’s books, but also really love the 2 Aristotle and Dante books. I look forward to being a part of this community and getting to know all of the wonderful people I know must be in it!

Erin

2023-09-01 04:53:59 +0000 UTC

I will ^^

sanqtum

2023-08-31 19:23:41 +0000 UTC

You are welcome! If you have any suggestions too, please, let us know. =)

Ingrid Machado Pena

2023-08-31 18:46:08 +0000 UTC

Hello Ingrid ^^ Thank you so much for your recommendations! I really appreciate that <3 I've started a list of books I want to read in the future and added them. Right now I'm reading 'The Temperature of Me and You' and I've already bought 'Red, White and Royal Blue' to read next :)

sanqtum

2023-08-30 15:48:03 +0000 UTC

Hi Sandro! I've read a few novels lately. Here it goes some suggestions (in case you haven't heard of them): Song of Achilles, Aristotles and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (the film adaptation is going to be released Sept 8th), Aristotles and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World, They Both Die at the End, The First to Die at the End (both by Adam Silvera), Here it is to us (the sequel of What if it's us?) and Red, White and Royal Blue. I'm about to start Openly Straight and it's sequel Honestly, Ben. Can't say anything yet about these two but I've heard very good things about them.

Ingrid Machado Pena

2023-08-29 19:02:56 +0000 UTC

That'd be brilliant, JRL. There are so few representations of the intersex community, and this book (although heavy) provides a thoughtful and careful depiction. And YES, you must come and visit someday! I've got a list of attractions and activities that I love to share with visitors. I still can't say I've done them all. :)

Dave K.

2023-08-28 19:39:05 +0000 UTC

I will definitely add it to the list! And when I'm in NYC i'll have to say hello (whenever that may be!)

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-08-28 19:33:25 +0000 UTC

My name is David, and I'm new here! I'm 41 and live in NYC with my boyfriend of about three years. He's Bradley, 31. I work from home full time as the director of global client quality and compliance for a logistics company, and yes, it really is as glamorous as it sounds. :) Even though my country of residence is the USA, I'm a New Yorker through and through and try to give the feds as little of my attention as I possibly can. I know what my values and character are, and I am keenly aware of how those can differ from those of many people in other parts of this country, so I focus on associating with and connecting those who see the world the way I do. I don't read as many novels as I'd like these days, but my top choice for LGBT+ novel would probably be Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides. If you haven't checked it out, it's most definitely worth a look. I'm very much looking forward to getting to know you all!

Dave K.

2023-08-28 19:28:26 +0000 UTC

Welcome, Jo! I adore Copenhagen! I am well overdue a return visit! Radio Silence is such an amazing book!! I will add We Are Okay to my list ♥️

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-08-24 16:53:23 +0000 UTC

Hi, I'm Josefine (or just Jo), and I'm 25 years old. I'm from Denmark, and I'm studying anthropology at the University of Copenhagen. I also work part-time as a tutor. My favorite LGBTQ+ novel is Radio Silence by Alice Oseman or We Are Okay by Nina LaCour, my most recent read. My friend recommended it to me after we saw Isaac reading it in season 2.

Josefine

2023-08-24 09:51:31 +0000 UTC

Exciting! Maybe another one to add to the list 😆🩷

Abigail M

2023-08-23 11:32:38 +0000 UTC

It's fabulous. Really encapsulates how it feels. I'm waiting to receive my copy of Ace by Angela Chen so I will do a video about that once I've read it ❤️

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-08-23 11:29:21 +0000 UTC

I have Loveless on my list of books to read, looking forward to reading a book about Asexuality. 🩷

Abigail M

2023-08-23 11:25:27 +0000 UTC

A fellow southerner! I haven't read You & Me so I will add it to my list but Radio Silence is my favourite of Alice's work! As far as books for Ace... Loveless will hit hard! ♥️

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-08-23 09:53:21 +0000 UTC

They Both Die at the End GOT ME GOOD. Even though we should know how it's going to end the inevitable was still devastating! Have you read First to die at the end?

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-08-23 09:52:00 +0000 UTC

Ohhh I have read Oranges so I will definitely add it to my amazon basket!

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-08-23 09:51:12 +0000 UTC

So glad to have you here, Ronnie!

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-08-23 09:50:41 +0000 UTC

Loveless and Radio Silence are also definitely up there for me too!

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-08-23 09:49:50 +0000 UTC

Hi! I'm Abigail I'm 21and I'm currently studying to be a Nurse in Plymouth, England. My favourite LGBTQ book is either You&Me by Tal Bauer or any of the Heartstoppers. I'm currently reading Radio Silence and very much enjoying it. I would love some more recommendations for Ace books as I'm currently exploring it for myself.

Abigail M

2023-08-21 18:22:22 +0000 UTC

Hi there! I’m Nathan, I’m 22 and I work as a team leader in a contact centre. I’m from Melbourne, Australia and my favourite LGBTQ+ novel would probably be They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera (however my list is currently quite small and I’m open to recommendations!)

Nathan C

2023-08-14 08:02:32 +0000 UTC

Hi! I’m Dee and I’m 49 and work in Human Resources. I’m also a poet but there isn’t much of a living to be made from that. I live on the west coast of the U.S. I’m queer but if I had to be more specific I suppose pansexual gray ace would be closest. My favorite LGBTQ novel is Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson

Dee Lalley

2023-08-14 07:17:14 +0000 UTC

New Patreon member here but have been watching many of your videos since last year. My name Ron (or Ronnie). I'm from the LA area in California. Work in IT for a bank and am probably one of your oldest members at 61 LOL! But young at heart for sure. Heartstopper brought me here. This show is so heartwarming, funny, sad, hopeful and melancholy. I just can't get enough of it. Things were very different when I was in high school so I think that's where the melancholy feelings come into play for me. Things are so much better now for LGBTQ+ kids these days but on the other hand so much hasn't changed which is sad. Not sure how it is in the UK but there are forces here in the states that are really pushing back against progress and equal opportunities. Hope we can turn this around. But on a more happy note-glad to be here and really enjoy your videos! Be well everyone.

Ronnie K

2023-08-13 19:45:55 +0000 UTC

Hey everyone, my name is Sandro I'm 27 and I'm from a small place in canton Zurich in Switzerland. I don't have an occupation since I have a disability pension due to not being able to work because of severe anxiety disorder and being autistic. I have to admit I haven't read much LGBTQ+ novels yet since I was mostly reading fanfictions for a long time xP. But now I'm also getting more into published works. My abolute favorite I think is Heartstopper though it's more a Graphic Novel. I really loved reading 'The Extraordinaries' by TJ Klune and also very much enjoyed 'What if it's Us?' by Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli. I'm very open for suggestions if anyone wants to make a recommendation for me :)

sanqtum

2023-08-10 15:07:17 +0000 UTC

Hi, I'm Kay, 34 from the north west of England. I'm a senior administrator for an investment firm. My fave LGBTQ+ novel is a series by TJ Klune called Tales from Verania, the make me laugh so much. He also has over 20 books all featuring characters on the LGBTQ+ spectrum. He has a fantastic booked called How To Be A Normal Person which features an ace lead character which I thought was fantastic

Kay

2023-08-10 12:52:24 +0000 UTC

Hi everyone. I’m Muchi, 39, and from Taipei, Taiwan. I’m working in Art Business as an art advisor/consultant for an art gallery now. It’s definitely hard to pick my favorites one LGBT novel and could only make the selection for Top 3 maybe.(feel sorry for others) Dancing on My Grave / The Hours / Call Me by Your Name Kind of interesting that all three were adapted for the stage or into the film, but I did read the books and fell in love with the writing way before the adaptation. Just got my Heartstopper collection and can’t wait to dive into it.

Muchi Shaw

2023-08-07 15:29:16 +0000 UTC

Welcome, Kate! Radio Silence has been my favourite of Alice's novels for sure thus far but I am a few chapters out of finishing Loveless and it's been very emotional for me... as expected I guess!

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-08-07 07:43:02 +0000 UTC

Hi everyone! My name is Kate, I'm 33, and I'm currently living in San Francisco in California, USA where I work as a software engineer. I have a really hard time picking favorites of anything, but a few favorite LGBTQIA+ books are Tales of the City, Radio Silence, and Everyone in this Room will Someday be Dead.

Kate A

2023-08-07 03:42:27 +0000 UTC

Hi my name is Jess, I'm from Melbourne, Australia. I'm 39 and a public servant. Favourite LGBTQIA+ books has to be Loveless and Radio Silence. I'm ace, so makes sense, I guess lol. But love so many books that show healthy queer love.

Jess Thompson

2023-08-06 10:13:40 +0000 UTC

Radio Silence is my favourite of Alice's novels. I couldn't put it down. I am currently making my way through Loveless and its... well... ♥️

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-07-26 09:31:59 +0000 UTC

Hi everyone, I'm Nicky, 29, from Switzerland, I work in marketing for an event location and currently doing my masters degree. I must admit I am not big on reading but they are a few books I recently read, where I couldn't put them away, and yes they are lgbtqia+. and all from the Osmanverse ... especialy Radio Silence and Loveless, because that is how I realised that I am on the ace spectrum 🖤🤍💜 But I have been reading through the comments and fav. lgbt books and there are so many I want to read, so def. gone check them out!!

Nicky Van den Bosch

2023-07-25 22:16:42 +0000 UTC

Welcome fellow SF resident. Sad to hear you're thinking of leaving, but a new home base to continue your world travels sounds like a good plan. Also love the Jay Bell series. I think I have one or two left to read.

Douglas Rayner

2023-07-15 19:02:47 +0000 UTC

Greetings. Call me Mark. I recently turned 61. Feels very weird to say but I've vowed not to complain or pretend otherwise since so many of my contemporaries didn't make it out of their 20s. I've spent my career working in advertising, initially a copywriter then creative director. I also taught writing and creative development at a university for a number of years. Now I freelance and am contemplating how long I'll maintain the facade of working. Live in the USA, Manhattan for a decade right after college where I met my husband—together 35 years and counting. We've been in San Francisco since 1995 but are considering selling our house and moving somewhere to live mortgage free. Travel is also a big passion. We've managed to set foot on five continents, just South America and Antartica remain. I've read and loved most of the LGBT novels previously mentioned but my favorite has to be the Something Like series by Jay Bell. I defy anyone to read them without a box of tissues at hand.

Mark Edwards

2023-07-14 21:09:14 +0000 UTC

Welcome, Selena!! Sorry to hear your upbringing was kind of homophobic in Germany. I loved Solitaire... I need to re-read it. Tori is my birthday twin so I adore her. I need to add Gender Euphoria to my list, I think!

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-07-11 14:48:16 +0000 UTC

Hi, I am Selena and I am 23. Unfortunately, I grew up in Germany which is rather homophobic, at least in my area... I am in university studying English and History. Since I am a book nerd I might rant way too much about my favourite novels, apologies for that. I have three favourite books, 2 novels and a non-fiction book. My favourite novel is definitely Solitaire, since I am a lot like Tori (and Charlie). I am Ace, possibly Aroace, and we never really get representation having a book like Solitaire means a lot. Especially, because Solitaire described rather well what the Ace experience was like as a teenager. Also, growing up I was constantly overlooked so this book made me feel seen. This Winter, has to be my favourite novella, because Charlie's experiences while he is 15 are eerily similar to my own experiences. This Winter and Solitaire have a rather high amount of relatable quotes. My favourite non-fiction book is Gender Euphoria, it gives a really good insight into anything gender related. There are so many essays from people who are Trans, Non-Binary or Intersex.

Selena Strieter

2023-07-04 09:39:21 +0000 UTC

It was a sad story. I was made into a pretty good film as well.

Douglas Rayner

2023-06-23 22:46:53 +0000 UTC

Ohhhh Ryan I will have to check this book out! I love a good cry at a book!

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-06-15 20:58:44 +0000 UTC

Hi I'm Ryan. I'm 37 and have just left the ambulance service after 17 years and a national honour to work in e-commerce logistics. I'm from the South Australian capital of Adelaide in the Commonwealth of Australia. I haven't read many LGBTQ+ novels, unless you count the Heartstopper graphic novels, which I thoroughly enjoyed. When I was young I did read Holding The Man by Timothy Conigrave which was the only book to have ever made me cry.

Ryan Walter

2023-06-06 09:14:47 +0000 UTC

Welcome to the team, Cindy! ♥️🌈 have you read all the Alice’s books? If not i lightly recommend the heartstopper novellas “this winter” and “nick and charlie” as well as my favourite of her novels which is “Radio Silence”

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-06-05 10:50:31 +0000 UTC

Hi everyone I’m Cindy I’ll be 41 at the end of the month. I’m currently not working due to medical issues but I am a caretaker. I’m from Louisville Kentucky in the USA. My fav books are the Heart Stopper Series but I love to read so I’ve read a lot of different LGBTQ books.

CindyCinlouky555 Reyn

2023-06-05 03:35:56 +0000 UTC

Tyler, 43, Software developer, USA. I haven't really read any LGBT books, but I did enjoy Alan Turing's biography (well, other than the depressing ending o_O). As far as media, goes, it's pretty run of the mill: SKAM, Young Royals, Love Victor, etc.. I also tend to watch a lot of storyline YouTube, where people just string together clips of LGBT storylines from shows. Oh, and I avoid anything sad or true to life... I've got plenty of that IRL, so I don't really get much out of having it in my entertainment too ;-)

Tyler Spaeth

2023-05-09 17:38:52 +0000 UTC

Hi everyone! Just joined and was pleasantly surprised by the awesome mix of people. I'm Maya, 37 from Sweden. Live and work in Stockholm as a social worker. My favourite lgbt-media have already been mentioned, Song of Achilles, and Call me by your name. But also love A little life, even though it tears your heart out. I'm so excited to dive in to all the extended YR-material and to hear everyone's thoughts.

Maya

2023-05-06 18:00:40 +0000 UTC

Thank you so much for your kind words Mari <3 I love that YR have reached and touched so many people from different places, I don't think that has ever happened before to a series or movie from our little corner of the world :) It's really cool that you are learning swedish! Good luck with that and I hope you get to travel here really soon!

annanas

2023-04-28 21:23:23 +0000 UTC

hey anna! I know this is months later but your comment really resonated with me so I wanted to reply :) I love CMBYN (have only watched the movie but want to read the book!) and absolutely adore the film "And Then We Danced"! It has to be at least a year ago that I watched it but I still think of it at times. It was so artistically portrayed and the setting felt so nostalgic to me (I'm Armenian but live in the US). Anyways, it was an incredible film that's rarely talked about and left such an impact, so I really like that you mentioned it. And I had no idea its a Swedish production! Honestly adds up because I adore anything from Sweden thanks to young royals haha. Currently learning Swedish and am set on coming to Sweden one day!! I love you all there <3 Hope you achieve your dream of opening a cafe-bookstore! I know you would get so many customers since its a dream a lot of us have and such a neat idea! Anyways though, sorry for such a long reply lol. I hope you have an amazing day! <3

mari

2023-04-28 00:32:53 +0000 UTC

Hi, Uli! Welcome to this amazing community! <3

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-04-12 07:15:57 +0000 UTC

Hi, I'm Uli and I'm 50y/o - but defo feel much younger at heart. I live in Germany and studied administration and law. Working in a big city administration in the law enforcement.. I'm not a huge reader of books - but I love watching series of all kinds. The most recent LGBT shows that have stolen my heart are Young Royals and Heartstopper. Isak and Even from SKAM also have a special place in my heart. 🧡 I love being creative and make artsy picture edits and fan videos and put them up on my insta and youtube channel.

Uli

2023-03-29 21:30:05 +0000 UTC

Welcome to the community, Kai! So great to have you here <3

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-02-08 20:44:34 +0000 UTC

Hello my name is Kai I’m 20 I’m about at start college I live in the US Texas to be specific(i hate it here) and I don’t read a lot because I have dyslexia and adhd so it’s hard for me to sit and read but I’m reading red white and royal blue for the first time and it’s really good I haven’t finished yet but it’s good. 🖤

xXShyKaiXx

2023-02-05 01:14:34 +0000 UTC

Hey, my name is Olivia, I am 17 almost 18, and I am from Scotland. My favorite LGBT novel is probably 'We Are Totally Normal' it is such a good book, recommend it if you haven't read it. I found you through your Heartstopper reactions and I have loved your channel, content, and personality since, your videos are where I go to destress after a hard day. Thank you!

Olivia Gardiner

2023-02-03 19:40:32 +0000 UTC

Hello, Just joined a day ago due to Heartstoppers. I am from North Carolina in USA. Im in insurance business and I love gaming, reading, and movies/tv shows. I am gay and currently single. Lol send good vibes my way....... If you like cinematography the SKAM France and SKAM WTFock are filmed beautifully.

Daren Queen

2023-02-01 09:27:41 +0000 UTC

Glad you liked it, and I agree about the dancing, I find it very enthrolling. Not to mention the soundtrack!

annanas

2023-01-21 13:07:35 +0000 UTC

I watched this again in the last couple of days. It’s a brilliant film, very dark at times but beautiful and I love the cinematography and the dancing is amazing too. ❤️

Graham & Ruth May

2023-01-21 12:22:08 +0000 UTC

I actually saw this film sometime last year, I think, but I might watch it again now that you have reminded me about it. I thought it was really good.

Graham & Ruth May

2023-01-19 15:59:45 +0000 UTC

Yeah, I’m sure that will be a fun watch! Again, my go to movie these days is And Then We Danced. Alot darker I suppose, but its the most inspiring thing 🫠 The cinematography is insane.. You should check it out: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8963708/

annanas

2023-01-18 00:27:59 +0000 UTC

Hope the film does justice to Red, White and Royal Blue. The guy who plays Henry was in a movie called Purple Hearts recently and his performance was really the best aspect of an otherwise pretty average movie.

Graham & Ruth May

2023-01-17 23:59:46 +0000 UTC

Thank you, but yeah, read them both already :) Particulary liked Achilles!

annanas

2023-01-17 22:59:40 +0000 UTC

whole heartedly agree that The Song Of Achilles is not only the best book I read last year but in my top 3 all time favourites.

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-01-17 22:33:12 +0000 UTC

Hi, annanas. I would recommend The Song of Achilles, if you haven’t already read it. It’s probably the best book I’ve read in the last year. I also really enjoyed Red, White and Royal Blue. That’s currently being turned into a movie, as you might already know and will be on Amazon Prime once it’s released.

Graham & Ruth May

2023-01-17 22:15:07 +0000 UTC

Can’t help hoping for a similar outcome in Young Royals, Douglas🤞 I really enjoyed reading Red,White and Royal Blue and I am looking forward to the movie. The guy who plays Henry was in a so-so movie called Purple Hearts recently and his performance was about the best thing in it. He’s rather good looking, too. Not sure if filming is actually finished yet.

Graham & Ruth May

2023-01-17 14:50:25 +0000 UTC

Hey everyone! My name is Anna and I live in Stockholm, Sweden. I found my way here because I've made it my job to watch all YR reactions, but I also have another job in finance. Although my dream is to own a bookstore or a café, or preferably a bookstore-café 😌 My favorite novel is Call me by your name, but at the moment I don't have the time to read a lot as I have a pretty small kid. I do have another recommendation though, a movie called And Then We Danced. It's a Swedish production but it takes place in Georgia. If you haven't seen it, don't waste another second!

annanas

2023-01-12 00:18:18 +0000 UTC

Hi Rowan! Thank you so much for joining us over here on Patreon! I have just purchased Shuggie Bain this weekend past and I am so excited to read it!!!

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-01-10 19:52:26 +0000 UTC

Hey Laura! Apologies for the late reply. So happy you've joined us over here. fantastic choices of favourite LGBT TV show x

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2023-01-10 19:51:41 +0000 UTC

I just read Red White and Royal Blue at your recommendation. Really liked it. Hope the Amazon adaptation shows up soon. A different take on the subject from Young Royals, with, possibly, better outcomes?

Douglas Rayner

2022-12-31 18:44:00 +0000 UTC

Just found you the other day. Watched your first YR reaction on YT and knew that you'd have insightful things to say so came over to Patreon right away. I'm Rowan, 36, living in the US, and I build drug applications for companies to submit to the Food & Drug Administration, we work on orphan drugs which are for rare/undertreated diseases. I am terrible at rating or remembering movies & shows overall, but some of my favorite LGBTQ+ books are This Is How You Lose The Time War, Shuggie Bain, The Story of Silence, and Song of Achilles.

Rowan Cannell

2022-12-21 14:24:44 +0000 UTC

Hey everyone My name is Laura, im 23 years old, and im from Denmark. Im studying to become a veterinarian. I dont know what my favorite lgbt novel is, but my favorite lgbt show is between young royals and Skam season 3!

Laura Hesel

2022-12-05 20:07:04 +0000 UTC

Hi Tony! I just recently discovered Jackie and joined this community. I am happy to see a fellow Minnesotan here! I hadn't considered the correlation between the Scandinavian heritage and traditions of our state's culture and identity and how that might relate to my love of Young Royals. Hah! According to Wikipedia (which is NEVER inaccurate (LOL), Minnesota has the highest percentage of Scandinavian populations in the U.S., with over 1.6 million. Uffda. I can be included in that number, with a large percentage of Norwegian ancestry. Anywho, nice to meet you and congrats on finishing your Master's degree!

Bekki Babineau

2022-11-22 18:13:02 +0000 UTC

Hello again, Ingrid. Yeah, I heard about that debate, but I don’t think Young Royals is anything like the book. Glad you’re enjoying it so far. Your English is very good! 😀

Graham & Ruth May

2022-11-21 08:14:00 +0000 UTC

Thank you for the warm welcome!

Bekki Babineau

2022-11-21 02:57:34 +0000 UTC

Hi there! I don't know why I can't answer your question where you made it but here we go. =) I've started White Red and Royal Blue recently and I'm still geting to know the characters and the narrative... But so far so good. =) I've been told that there is a debate over YR being kind of a plagiarism of White Red and Royal Blue, but can't see that. What do you think? P.s: I hope my english is ok.

Ingrid Machado Pena

2022-11-20 20:20:22 +0000 UTC

Thank you Becky for being such a wonderful ally. Your daughter is very lucky to have you! ♥️

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2022-11-20 19:21:06 +0000 UTC

Hey peeps! My name is Bekki and I am from the upper midwest of the United States (practically Canada). I am a 40-something mom of two daughters, aged 23 and 16. My 16 yo identifies as pansexual, so I am doing all I can to learn and be an ally to all. I am the director of Annual Giving programs for a coordinate campus which is part of a state university system. I fundraise to support scholarships and programs. My favorite LGBT novel is Red, White, and Royal Blue.....which probably explains why I love Young Royals so much! Excited to be a part of this community!

Bekki Babineau

2022-11-20 19:14:41 +0000 UTC

So happy to have you here, Ingrid! Red, White and Royal Blue is definitely on my upcoming list. Taking a short break from reading LGBT novels to read Fire and Blood by George R R Martin as I just watched House of the Dragon and loved it!

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2022-11-20 18:03:40 +0000 UTC

Hi, Ingrid. I read Red, White and Royal Blue recently and really enjoyed it. What do you think of it?

Graham & Ruth May

2022-11-20 16:02:07 +0000 UTC

Hi everyone! My name is Ingrid, I'm 40 years old and I am from Brazil. I work as a psychologist in a public health clinic for transgender people and they are the ones responsible for introducing me to so many amazing LGBTQ+ content. I lived 8 years abroad... US, Ireland and Portugal and for the last 9 years I've been living in Curitiba in the south part of Brazil. I am from Rio. =) My favorite novel is actually a brazilian book called A queda para o alto. But I really enjoyed The Art of being normal, Heartstopper and now I'm reading White Red and Royal Blue. Fav queer show: Young Royals. There is this beautiful brazilian movie called Do Começo ao Fim. I have to say it's old but gold. Glad to be here!

Ingrid Machado Pena

2022-11-18 22:06:35 +0000 UTC

So glad you’re ok.👍 I hope you have had enough time to watch Young Royals! OMG is all I will say, in case you haven’t yet…🫠🫠🫠❤️❤️❤️ And absolutely awful news about Kit Connor, on most recent page.🥺🙄

Graham & Ruth May

2022-11-05 06:30:37 +0000 UTC

Maurice is my favourite, as well. ❤️

The Homesick Brit

2022-11-05 04:33:50 +0000 UTC

Aren’t you a love! I’m fine, dearest. I’ve just been up to my eye teeth in caregiver duties for a family member, out-of-town guests are coming at the weekend, and the planners in the family-of whom I am one 🙋‍♀️-are trying to coordinate the coming holidays. To say that I am knackered is an understatement of the highest order. I do miss you all, so I’ll get back to my usual nonsense before long. I hope you are safe and well. X

The Homesick Brit

2022-11-04 23:23:12 +0000 UTC

Hi, Grace. Just wondering if you are ok, as you usually post and haven’t done so for a while…

Graham & Ruth May

2022-11-04 23:10:42 +0000 UTC

Just put in a mega order, based on book recommendations on Patreon, including Aristotle and Dante, as well as What If It’s Us and Here’s To Us, the sequel. If you’re looking for a different vibe and enjoy crime fiction, I recommend Donna Leon’s novels, set in Venice where she has lived for many years and featuring probably the most interesting and charming central character, a police commissario as well as his wife, teenage son and daughter. Latest one in the long series featuring him is due out soon, but they’re all excellent and can be read as stand alone novels.

Graham & Ruth May

2022-10-31 16:54:44 +0000 UTC

Tony -- thanks for the recommendation on Aristotle and Dante. I really liked the first book. Yes, tears were flowing several times. I'm going to start the sequel right away. A couple of authors you might check out: Jay Bell (Something like series) Riley Hart (Crossroads series) Mark A. Roeder (start with "The Soccer Field is Empty" -- super sad, but it's the setup for the next few novels that sort of cushion the sadness). His later ones get little too into the super natural for me.

Douglas Rayner

2022-10-17 23:24:50 +0000 UTC

Hi! I'm Tony. I'm 26 and from America, specifically Minnesota, one of the more Scandinavian parts of America so Young Royals feels appropriate lol. Right now I'm just about to finish up my Masters in Mechanical Engineering, and I'm working part time as a math/physics tutor while I finish that up. And I think my favorite LGBT novel is probably If This Gets Out by Sophie Gonzales and Cale Dietrich. It was recommended by Thom is Trans on YouTube and I wasn't expecting much from it, it's about a boy band, but I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was! Edit: well um not even 24 hours later and I already have to amend my answer to the last question. Last night and today I read Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz and wow. That book blew me away. I was crying multiple times. It's got a ton of accolades and awards, and I can tell you that it for sure deserves every one of them

Tony Holm

2022-10-10 01:16:45 +0000 UTC

I'll definitely have to check those books out, Kong!

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2022-10-09 09:03:03 +0000 UTC

Name: Kong Chang. This is my legal tender name in USA; though, Kong is not my Chinese name. It is a (baby) nickname. My technical real name is Jia-lin (pronounced like jya-leen). Age: 51 (but my mental age is like in my 20's). Age is just a number. What matters is how you feel on the inside. Occupation: Customer Tech Support. I love computers. I love tech stuff. Total geek and techie. Country of Residence: USA - California (South). Lived here for the majority of my life; though, I was not born here (born in Taipei, Taiwan). But California has always been the home for me. Favourite LGBT novel: Maurice by E.M. Forster. I love E.M. Forster's works and fiction and when I found out he wrote this beautiful (and so fucking romantic) prose literature of gay love, I had to read this. It's sad that the novel was only published posthumously, but I wish he would've had a chance to write more. I couldn't choose between "Maurice" or "Brideshead Revisited" by Evelyn Waugh, who wrote a great gay romance novel; though, on the surface, it reads more like a bromance novel, but the characters are gay but don't outright explicitly announce their orientation.

Kong Chang

2022-10-09 06:38:29 +0000 UTC

Wow, I’ve now officially read every book you mentioned. Song of Achilles just devastated me. So beautiful.

The Homesick Brit

2022-10-03 16:44:12 +0000 UTC

Thank you for sharing your love with us. I’m sorry for your loss. ❤️🙏

The Homesick Brit

2022-10-03 16:41:13 +0000 UTC

Welcome, Elisa!! <3 I can definitely see why Young Royals is your favourite show... it's blown me away!!!

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2022-10-02 20:21:59 +0000 UTC

I love both those books. I actually just re-read Ari & Dante this week and have started the sequel this weekend. One of my favourite LGBT books for sure. Covers so many important topics!

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2022-10-02 20:21:27 +0000 UTC

Hey everyone! i'm elisa, i'm 20 years old. i'm italian but i'm currently living in the Netherlands for uni. I have quite a few favorite novels but the Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is definitely up there! My favorite queer show is Young Royals, that's what pushed me to join this patreon! But i'm definitely looking forward to also watching your other content on here. hope everyone is doing good <33

elisa

2022-10-02 19:01:44 +0000 UTC

Hi everyone My name is Jayne I'm 46 and I currently work as an accommodation support worker for homeless hospital discharge people. I live just outside of Manchester in the North West of England. I was born and brought up in Manchester. I've been married to my husband Matt for 22 years and we have one son age 21 who is studying engineering at the University of Liverpool. My favourite LGBT novel is either What if its us or Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe. My favourite LGBT TV show is Young Royals.

Jayne Riley

2022-10-02 08:10:56 +0000 UTC

I just re-read my post and am amazed that I left out something of such great importance: my husband. We met when I was a 19-yo undergrad at UCLA and he was the 42-yo professor of my most important class. That sounds like an Evil Professor and Innocent Student Exploited situation, but this "exploitation" lasted 40 years. We had an amazing life together. Oh the places we went, the things we did, and how much I LEARNED from him. We were together for precisely 40 years and five days. From our first date on January 24, 1976 to January 29, 2016, the night he died as I held his hand. I miss him every day.

Steve Teeter

2022-10-01 22:13:44 +0000 UTC

Hey Jackie-Ross. I'm Dennis, I'm 79 not too long till I will be 80. I'm an electronics tech and I live in Michigan, US. I became aware of your YouTube channel when you reviewed the Call Me By Your Name book and then the film. Which, by the way, is my favorite LGBT book. Incidentally, since you are about to watch Young Royals, in my opinion the acting of the two principals in YR is a cut or three above that in CMBYN (as much as I like Timothée Chalamet). It should be a treat watching you being blown away by Young Royals. If you are willing, watch it in the original Swedish with sub-titles. Better that way.

Dennis Verner

2022-09-05 03:34:09 +0000 UTC

I’m Ruth. Having lived in the south-east of the U.K. all my life, I moved to Cornwall last August with my husband and we now live in a village on the beautiful north coast of the county. Everyone is so friendly and people wave and say good morning and hello, even if they have no idea who you are! I am a former teacher and still tutoring students from my home. It’s a very satisfying job and one I couldn’t be without, even though I am officially retired these past 6 years. Yep, that makes me 66, although on a good day I still feel about 34-that was a great year… Our daughter is 25 and still lives in the south east with her partner. No idea how to choose a favourite LGBT novel, but Nick and Charlie is one I keep coming back to. 🥰

Graham & Ruth May

2022-09-01 20:03:07 +0000 UTC

Oh Douglas that’s so wonderful to hear. Wish you both a lifetime of happiness! ❤️

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2022-09-01 06:05:01 +0000 UTC

We did it! San Francisco City Hall was a great place to get married. Got photos taken around the bust of Harvey Milk!

Douglas Rayner

2022-09-01 03:41:35 +0000 UTC

I'm Steve, I'm 65, and I live in New Orleans. I grew up in California, first Berkeley than down to Los Angeles to attend UCLA. I've been here now for almost 30 years. Fortunately, I love the strangeness of the city. I'm retired now, but before that I was a curator at the Louisiana State Museum. I was in charge of the Jazz Collection. My country of residence is obviously the USA, and I have no idea how I would pick a "favorite" LGBT novel.

Steve Teeter

2022-08-27 22:58:30 +0000 UTC

San Fran ❤️ my favourite city in the US by far. Huge congratulations for getting married today!!!! ❤️😭 how wonderful! so, so happy for you!

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2022-08-25 06:34:43 +0000 UTC

Welcome, Rosie! Sounds like the work you do is super important so thank you! ❤️

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2022-08-25 06:33:23 +0000 UTC

I'm Doug and currently live in San Francisco. I'm 70 and have been retired from the Tech industry for 5 years. I generally read all kinds of books, but lately I've been binging on trashy gay novels. Love them. Also should mention my partner Mark and I are getting married tomorrow after 27 years together. Hurray!

Douglas Rayner

2022-08-24 17:14:01 +0000 UTC

Welcome! 🇬🇧🇺🇸

The Homesick Brit

2022-08-24 13:07:07 +0000 UTC

I'm Rosie and I currently live in the UK (near London) but was born in NYC and raised in CT. Im 36 and work for a charity that provides relationship education for young people. Not sure about my favorite LGBT novel but when I was a teen I really liked the Rainbow Trilogy by Alex Sanchez.

Rosie Dickinson

2022-08-24 12:36:19 +0000 UTC

I loved The Charm Offensive 😊

Audrey Gunn

2022-08-24 11:57:35 +0000 UTC

Welcome, Lein! So happy to have you onboard! I am still yet to read Red, White & Royal Blue! I will add it to my list!!

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2022-08-03 21:18:03 +0000 UTC

Someone mentioned this post so I searched for it. I'm Lein (or Marjolein), from Haarlem, the Netherlands and I'm 41. I've been an email marketing specialist for about 8 years now. My fave LGBT novel atm is Red, White & Royal Blue. Only just finished it last week (late to the party) and can't wait to see what they're going to do with the movie. Also read Boyfriend Material this year and loved it. The sequal (Husband Material) just came out and it's downloaded on my e-reader ready to read tomorrow in the train to London 🎉😁

Lein Verheij

2022-08-02 12:27:26 +0000 UTC

Hello, all! Grace here. I’m 54, currently working as a caregiver and living in Louisville, KY. I’m Anglo-American. British on my father’s side. Almost painfully so. Lol. Hope to return to the UK within the next few years. As much as I love and adore the world that Alice Oseman has created, my favourite LGBT novel is still E. M. Forster’s “Maurice.” Love the book, love the film. Even love the unpublished epilogue. That’s me sorted. Cheers to all of the lovely and interesting souls who have come together here. Many thanks for the exciting new reading list. Hoping you are all well and safe in your corners of the world. XOXOX

The Homesick Brit

2022-07-21 03:32:15 +0000 UTC

It’s amazing, one of the best books I’ve read to be honest, I’ve heard they are going to make what if it’s us into a movie 🥰. You should look into reading red white and blue that is good too, I’m currently in the middle of it, and they also are making that into a movie 💙

Victoria Butterfield

2022-07-19 09:46:45 +0000 UTC

Hi there! I'm Megan, I'm 21 from Sydney, Australia :) I'm a law & international studies student and my favourite LGBT novel would definitely be 'The Charm Offensive' by Alison Cochrun

Megan Brady

2022-07-19 09:41:50 +0000 UTC

I'm reading 'Here's to Us' atm after reading 'What If It's Us' and I LOVED it. 5/5 stars for me :)

Megan Brady

2022-07-19 09:41:40 +0000 UTC

Ok I'm Trey Cummins born in the wilds of west Virginia and raised by grandparents I then moved as a teen in with mom who was a successful theatrical agent in manhattan. Now 53 I've come out twice. Once at 17 then back in closet after really traumatic college experience got married had two wonderful kids (one gay son, one pan girl). Had to beat them out of the closet to show them it was ok. Worked they both came out by 14-15. I'm so proud Now CEO of a local trade association and it's ancillary businesses but still a SAG member. Lol. My partner/fiancee and I live in the hudson valley of new York. Have to say Heartstopper favorite lgbt book now, though I love the Robin Miller mystery series (someone to watch my fave) . Sucker for any gay romance too. Fave film and play definitely Torch Song Trilogy. Fave musical. All of them. I'm a broadway musical whore. I guess current fave... Wicked. That's me

Trey Cummins

2022-07-06 17:19:04 +0000 UTC

Song of Achilles has been on my list to read for such a long time! I really need to get on and read that already.

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2022-06-28 07:45:27 +0000 UTC

Hi everyone, I'm Angela, 45 yrs young from the USA. I've lived in Maryland and Wisconsin in the U.S., Austria for 6 mos, South Korea for 4 yrs, and currently live near Dallas, Texas. I had a fulfilling career as a public children's librarian, before flying half way across the world to teach English to elementary school children in rural South Korea. I'm currently semi-retired, and working on catching up on all the books I've wanted to read but was too busy to do so. My dream is to build a literacy platform where I build bridges between populations, highlight unique voices, and increase multicultural awareness through literature for all ages. I have an entire stack of queer books to read, but sadly I have only gotten through a few so far...Song of Achilles, The House in the Cerulean Sea, Nick and Charlie, This Winter, and Heartstopper series (which I enjoyed in that order, the last being my favorite!) I actually don't watch must television (unless it's based on a novel), and initially watched Heartstopper because it was based on a graphic novel, was LGBTQ+. and had such glowing reviews. And now it is in my top 5 TV shows of all time :)

AngelaTeacher

2022-06-27 20:52:51 +0000 UTC

Hey, I meant to post on this last week but got distracted with work and never made it back until now. I’m Laurie, 35 and I’m from the US in Ohio. I am a Senior Account Manager for a patient education company for work but act in local community theater for fun/creative outlet. I love to read but to be honest never really paid attention to if a book was considered lgtb or not. I love love ❤️ Recently though I have absolutely devoured all of Alice Oseman’s books.

Laurie Barber

2022-06-26 05:22:02 +0000 UTC

I have absolutely LOVED reading through all of these posts! We’re quite an eclectic bunch. I’ve loved seeing us grow the past couple of weeks and I can’t wait to see us grow further. If anything i’m just chuffed to have plenty of new novel recommendations to add to my amazon cart!!

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2022-06-22 13:41:46 +0000 UTC

Hello! I’m Diana and I’m 36 years old. I was born in Guinea-Bissau (West Africa) but spent my childhood and teenage years in Amarante, Portugal, where I was raised. I am currently based in London where I live and work as a Legal Researcher/Advisor. Heartstopper has opened the gates of LGBTQ+ series/books universe for me (and I am so glad for that) so I am still quite unaware of other titles and/or authors but I’ve been checking some of the responses here and found some interesting titles to check out - thank you!

Diana Ferreira Lopes

2022-06-21 18:13:37 +0000 UTC

Red, white and royal blue is a good book I read that a couple of weeks ago. So yeah looking forward to the Amazon adaption.

Paul Hutton

2022-06-21 17:17:12 +0000 UTC

I'm Audrey Gunn, i'm 47and i live way up in the Scottish Highlands, born and bred a country girl!! I work as a PSA in a school for special needs children, have been there for 27 years and absolutely love it, its such a rewarding job. I am ashamed to say that i haven't really read many LGBTQ+ novels so i can't say i have a favourite but one of my HS friends told me about another YA book called Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, which is also being turned into a series for Amazon Prime. It is good. I have some good list now though to start on after reading all your comments!!

Audrey Gunn

2022-06-21 16:45:23 +0000 UTC

I’m Lane, and apparently I’m the oldest here so far at 65 (soon to be 66). I live in the US in Nashville, Tennessee, and I consider acting my career, though most of my income is from commercial real estate that my family owns. Most of my acting has been theatre, with the occasional music video, industrial film, or commercial thrown in. I’ve read so many LGBTQ+ novels in my life that picking a favorite is tough, but Armistead Maupin’s “Tales of the City” series is pretty far up there.

Lane Wright

2022-06-21 15:28:22 +0000 UTC

I’m a self employed accountant. Not as dull as it sounds..honestly. Favourite LGBT novels would be most of T J Klune’s output, but I recently enjoyed a detective series by Dal MacLean. Quite dark, but also funny as well.

Andrew Pettitt

2022-06-21 14:01:51 +0000 UTC

Hello, I’m Andrew. I’m 57 and live in South London with my partner of 25 years, Tim.

Andrew Pettitt

2022-06-21 13:58:48 +0000 UTC

Hello! I’m Michelle; I’m 44 and live in Colorado, USA. I am a GIS Analyst (I do geospatial analysis). My favorite lgbtq+ novel (so far) is Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, by Benjamin Alire Saenz (the sequel book is good too). Or, Carry Me Like Water (one of my favorite novels of all time), which was also written by Saenz. It is not primarily an lgbt book though it has a couple characters that identify as such.

Michelle K

2022-06-21 13:43:51 +0000 UTC

Hi all, I’m Charleen, but you can also call me Charlie. I’m 40 and a freelance book editor, also from NJ, though I’ve also lived in NYC and overseas. Being an editor, you can imagine I am a huge book nerd (hence the username), and I have giant stacks of books all over my house. But shhhh, it’s not hoarding if it’s books 😂 I also love tv, movies, food stuffs, and basically all things pop culture. It’s very difficult for me to choose just one favorite book, because I’m emotionally attached to so many. But one of the best LGBTQ+ books I’ve read recently is The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer. It’s a unique blend of sci-fi, epic space fantasy, and romance and it just really surprised me in all the best ways. If you like any (or all) of those genres, I would suggest checking it out.

Charlie

2022-06-21 13:16:01 +0000 UTC

Check out House in the Cerulean Sea. Super sweet soulmate romance that it seems not many folks have heard of

Emily Brown

2022-06-21 13:11:09 +0000 UTC

Hi everyone I'm Michael. I'm 30 and currently living in Montreal, Canada. I work in the visual effects/animation field and due to that I've left the states to live where the jobs are. I love all things tv and movies (unless they are in the horror genre... No thank you) so Heartstopper was right up my alley. I listen/read to my fair share of novels. Queer and otherwise. My favorite queer book has to be the Russell Middlebrooke series by Brent Hartinger. The first in the 4 book series is Geography Club. I'm a sucker for soulmated romance stories ☺️

Michael D

2022-06-21 12:45:42 +0000 UTC

Hi gang! I’m Emily Brown. I’m 43 years old and live in the Washington DC suburbs in the states. I work for the Federal government at the Dept of Agriculture as a financial manager (Reviewing grants and such). My favorite lgbt novel is House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune. It, like Heartstopper, is a big gay hug of a book.

Emily Brown

2022-06-21 12:42:33 +0000 UTC

Paul here o/. 40, i am from Cambridge in the U.K. the Cambridgeshire one that has the university, not the one in Gloucester. IT geek and work as Senior Agile Delivery Manager in FinTech and love all things Jonathan Bailey. Favourite LGBTQ+ novel is Radio Silence. It has such striking parallels of upbringing in my life, I adore Aled/Cerys it’s such a relatable story. Like Aled I am Homo-Demisexual/Demiromantic.

Paul Hutton

2022-06-21 12:37:02 +0000 UTC

I am Scott Ford. I’ll be 56 in Sept. I served in the US Navy Submarine fleet for 21 years. After retirement I went into health care and worked for a large children’s hospital in the Pacific Northwest. I met my husband through friends living in San Diego. After dating long distance for a year I relocated and went to work for another children’s hospital there. We were married in 2014 and in 2020 we decided to move to Puerto Vallarta to be closer to his family and retire. I read a lot. I enjoy a wide range of books, comics, and other sci-if fantasy related books. I love the Tales of the City series. But also enjoy gay romance fiction. My favorite author is Stormy Glenn. Love her books. I heard about Heartstopper and I’m hooked. Thx - Scott

Scott Ford

2022-06-21 12:30:23 +0000 UTC

Grey here👋 26. I work freelance as a private tour guide and soon to be English teacher. I'm living in between Reykjavik Charlotte and Rio at the moment. looking forward to settling down in Brasil very soon. haven't read many lgbt books, just call me by your name and the heart stopper series. So I'm going to throw out a film suggestion. It's called The Way He Looks. I can't recommend it enough!

SG M

2022-06-21 12:18:41 +0000 UTC

My name is Frances and I’m 35 years. I’m a single mom of two wonderful boys, living in Germany’s most beautiful city called Hamburg. I’ve been working as a kindergarten teacher for almost 11 years now. I gotta admit that I never read a LGBT novel before I discovered Heartstopper but immediately bought the books after I watched the show (several times), so obviously they’re my favorite LGBT novel so far! ♥️🌈

Frances

2022-06-21 12:15:58 +0000 UTC

My name is Victoria Butterfield, I’m a support worker , I was born in Rinteln Germany I stayed there till I was 4 then moved to Hertfordshire. My favourite lgbt novel has to be what if it’s us by Adam silvera and Becky Alberta

Victoria Butterfield

2022-06-21 12:11:03 +0000 UTC

Pressed wrong button, so to continue, I live in a small town called Newtown in Wales, UK. Being straight, I can't remember if I've read many lgbt novels, but I devoured the Heartstopper graphic novels, and I love the relationship between a couple called Magnus and Alec in the Shadowhunter series, and they have a series of books to themselves also. Red Scrolls of Magic being the first

Jade Coulthurst

2022-06-21 12:10:35 +0000 UTC

Hi I’m Amber. I’m 38. I live in the US, Jersey girl here where it’s currently blueberry and tomato season! I work in social work as a supervisor in a state office. My favorite LGBT novel is Top Secret by Elle Kennedy… favorite graphic novel, well we know the answers to that. ❤️❤️

Amber

2022-06-21 12:10:12 +0000 UTC

I'm Jade Coulthurst and I'm 29, though 30 next month. I've been working as a care assistant for the elderly in their homes for 5 years now and really enjoy it, though it's very hard work.

Jade Coulthurst

2022-06-21 12:08:06 +0000 UTC

So i’m Jackie-Ross. I’m 30 years old and I currently work as a Manager in Financial Services (but I am working really hard out of work hours to get into the content creation world). I was born and raised on the south coast of England in a beautiful seaside town called Bournemouth but currently live in South London. My favourite LGBT novel is by far Openly Straight (and Honestly Ben) by Bill Konigsberg ❤️

Jackie-Ross Lavender

2022-06-21 12:02:42 +0000 UTC

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