Outstanding Books About Gay Men #1 (Recent Fiction)
Discover the best recent fiction books about gay men in our curated list of outstanding reads. Explore compelling stories, diverse characters, and unforgettable narratives.
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The Men from the Boys
by William J. Mann
After breaking with his partner of seven years, a gay man haunts the dance floor and roadside rest stops in search of love. As he does so, encountering three generations of men and their very different approaches to gay life, Jeff O'Brien of Boston asks himself if anything really unites gay men other than desire.
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Where the Boys Are
by William J. Mann
In a sequel to The Men From the Boys, Jeff continues his trek through the gay singles scene along with sometime lover Lloyd and protege Henry, who jointly grieve for their late mentor Javitz and explore the challenges of finding love in the twenty-first century. Reissue.
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All American Boy
by William J. Mann
Returning home after several years of absence, Wally Day finds himself confronted with ghosts of a past he has tried to forget. His mother, Regina, is grappling with her own foggy memory and has called him home to help her figure out the mysteries of their shared past. Wally encounters the dark side of his family, reconnects with Zandy - a man who he has never been able to erase from his memory - and meets an impressionable 17-year-old boy who looks to him for guidance.
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The World of Normal Boys
by K. M. Soehnlein
Living in suburban New Jersey in the 1970s is quiet for Robin until his brother is killed in an accident, causing the relationship with his family to deteriorate as he rebels against his middle-American lifestyle.
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Leave Myself Behind
by Bart Yates
Starting a new life with his legendary psycho-poet mother in a sleepy New England town, seventeen-year-old Noah York uncovers clues to an age-old mystery in the walls of their old Victorian home, while falling in love with the boy next door, a relationship that sends shockwaves throughout the town. A first novel. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.
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The Brothers Bishop
by Bart Yates
During a two-week party in the middle of the summer, two very different brothers, Tommy and Nathan Bishop, will find their lives forever changed when a powerful secret is revealed, forcing them to confront their dark family history rife with abuse, tragedy, and lies.
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Lawnboy
by Paul Lisicky
The making of a homosexual, featuring Evan, 17. His first experience is with a man for whom he cuts the lawn. He returns to his girlfriend, but it doesn't work out. He runs away from home to his brother, who turns out to be a bisexual, and Evan is hooked.
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Through it Came Bright Colors
by Trebor Healey
Neill Cullane is a closeted 21-year-old who lives,in two worlds, light-years and short drive in his,VW beetle apart. at home he's a dutiful son,devoted to his brother, whose battle with cancer,has pulled his family reluctantly together. But in,the shadows of the San Francisco underworld, Neill,finds release with his secret lover Vince Malone,a beautiful junky/philosopher, whose burning,desire for truth lights the path Neill always knew,he'd travel. Through him, Neill learns honesty,love and the courage to confront his family in the,face of tragedy and loss.
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Rainbow High
by Alex Sanchez
Jason Carrillo, the best-looking athlete in school, has had his eyes on the prize from day one: a scholarship for college. But then his eyes turn to love -- and Kyle. Kyle Meeks, swim team star and all-around good guy, is finally in the relationship he wanted. Being in love feels so good, in fact, that he can't imagine giving it up to go to Princeton. Something he's worked for his entire life. Nelson Glassman, outgoing and defiant, might be HIV positive. Jeremy, the boy he loves, is HIV positive. Although Nelson fears testing positive, if he is infected Jeremy might stop protecting him and pushing him away. They can be together. High shool's almost over. Graduation is ahead. Life's a bowl of cherries, right? Right...
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Rainbow Road
by Alex Sanchez
When Jason, who lost his basketball scholarship when he came out, is asked to speak at the opening of a new GLBT high school in Los Angeles, his boyfriend Kyle wants to come along so they can spend the summer together. Nelson, who has a car, joins them for the road trip. Through this wild ride they encounter variations on the gay experience, including gay-bashers, a boy who lives like a girl, and a couple in a long-term relationship. Rainbow Road traces the journey of three young men in search of themselves.