Episode 20 - A World Worth Saving

02/25/25 • 123 min

Our hosts, Chris and Amy, feel very lucky to have gotten to read Kyle Lukoff’s A World Worth Saving this month! This middle school grade-level read follows the journey of A, a trans Jewish teenage boy on a quest to save his friends from forces far more sinister than he could have ever imagined. A’s story is enlightening to anyone not familiar with the trans experience and demands to be read for its honest portrayals of trans identity, as well as the hardships and victories of trans youth. You will be a better person for having read this book - we know that we are.

Due to the topics present in A World Worth Saving, as well as some of its more difficult themes, this episode contains discussions centering around misgendering, suicide amongst trans youth, and many other hardships our trans youth here in the USA and around the world face on a daily basis. Please listen only if you are able to safely hear these types of topics being discussed. Chris and Amy know they still have room to grow, and are welcome to hearing feedback both positive and constructive.

NOTE: Due to circumstances out of our control, the interview with Kyle had to be rescheduled. Stay tuned for updates on when that will be released!

Resources:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255

The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386

Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741

The LGBT National Hotline: (888) 843-4564

Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860

Thank you to Kevin MacLeod for the use of our theme song, 'Werq.' You can find more of their music on https://www.incompetech.com/.

If you'd like to contact us with book recommendations or questions for our upcoming episodes, email [email protected] or message us on Patreon. We'd love to hear from you!

Time Stamps:

~ 9:20 - That’s So Gay

~ 16:00 - Book of the Month (No Spoilers)

~ 25:00 - Synopsis

~ 41:00 - Entering Spoiler Territory

~ 1:40:00 - Book Club Questions

~ 1:54:15 - Wrap Up/Overall Impressions

~ 1:59:15 - Sign Off

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NOTE: Due to circumstances out of our control, the interview with Kyle had to be rescheduled. Stay tuned for updates on when that will be released!

Resources:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255

The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386

Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741

The LGBT National Hotline: (888) 843-4564

Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860

Thank you to Kevin MacLeod for the use of our theme song, 'Werq.' You can find more of their music on https://www.incompetech.com/.

If you'd like to contact us with book recommendations or questions for our upcoming episodes, email [email protected] or message us on Patreon. We'd love to hear from you!

Time Stamps:

~ 9:20 - That’s So Gay

~ 16:00 - Book of the Month (No Spoilers)

~ 25:00 - Synopsis

~ 41:00 - Entering Spoiler Territory

~ 1:40:00 - Book Club Questions

~ 1:54:15 - Wrap Up/Overall Impressions

~ 1:59:15 - Sign Off

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 19 - The Nightmare Before Kissmas

Our hosts, Chris and Amy, have extended the holiday spirit into 2025! Come on down to Christmas City, where the snow is white and the space heaters are...pretty? This month, they’ve read The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch. This Netflix Christmas movie of a novel is going to brighten your year, no matter when you read it. With enough spicy romance and political intrigue to keep every sensibility engaged, you’re going to want to tune in to see what these two have to say!

Thank you to Kevin MacLeod for the use of our theme song, 'Werq.' You can find more of their music on https://www.incompetech.com/.

If you'd like to contact us with book recommendations or questions for our upcoming episodes, email [email protected] or message us on Patreon. We'd love to hear from you!

Time Stamps:

~ 7:00 - Patreon Plug

~ 9:50 - That’s So Gay ft. Severance SPOILERS!

~ 18:30 - Book of the Month (No Spoilers)

~ 38:00 - Entering Spoiler Territory

~1:14:00 - Book Club Questions

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Next Episode

Episode 21 - When Haru Was Here

Our hosts, Chris and Amy, read the hauntingly devastating When Haru Was Here this March! Admittedly, Chris picked this one up based on the cover alone, but what was nestled within that dust jacket lived up to its beauty. Written by Dustin Thao, this book is a unique story that is magical in all the best ways. Join The Big Gay Book Club this month for a discussion about grief, self discovery, and queer hope.

Thank you to Kevin MacLeod for the use of our theme song, 'Werq.' You can find more of their music on https://www.incompetech.com/.

If you'd like to contact us with book recommendations or questions for our upcoming episodes, email [email protected] or message us on Patreon. We'd love to hear from you!

Time Stamps:

~ 13:15 - That’s So Gay (The Last of Us)

~ 21:00 - Book of the Month (No Spoilers)

~ 25:00 - Synopsis

~ 37:00 - Entering Spoiler Territory

~ 1:34:00 - Book Club Questions

~ 1:45:30 - Wrap Up/Overall Impressions

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