Gay Club!, Simon James Green
Gay Club!, Simon James Green
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Gay Club!

Author: Simon James Green

Narrator: Harry McEntire, Ellis Jupiter

Unabridged: 12 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/01/2024


Synopsis

A landmark comedic novel about a group of queer teens at their worst - and ultimately their best - from one of the UK's leading writers of LGBTQ+ teen fiction.Barney's a shoo-in for his school's LGBTQ+ Society President at the club's next election. But when the vote is opened up to the entire student body, the whole school starts paying attention. How low will the candidates go to win? Buckle up for some serious shade, scandals and sleazy shenanigans. It isn't long before it's National Coming Out Day - for everyone's secrets!But when the group faces an unexpected threat - and a big opportunity - can the club members put politics aside and stand united?

About Simon James Green

Simon James Green is the Carnegie nominated author of young adult novels Heartbreak Boys, Alex in Wonderland, Noah Can't Even, and Noah Could Never. His short story, "Penguins," features in the Proud book anthology. His other work includes his first picture book, Llama Glamarama, illustrated by Garry Parsons, and his middle-grade debut, Life of Riley: Beginner's Luck.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Phil on February 04, 2022

omg this is the most dramatic book i have ever read… put this on your TBRs NOW!......more

Goodreads review by Andreas on June 07, 2022

This is probably Simon James Green's best book so far. It's ridiculously funny like all of his other books, but it's also drop dead serious at the same time. It's about a school's LGBT society, it's members and not-members and lot more LGBTQ+ stuff, so be prepared for some serious issues to be tackl......more

Goodreads review by Jane on May 19, 2022

Actual rating: 4,5 Guess who cried in public reading the end? 🙋🏻‍♀️......more

Goodreads review by Noah on June 15, 2022

Simon’s books literally always go above and beyond my expectations (and I am not saying that because he is my favourite author). He once again wrote a HILARIOUS (!!!), funny, cute and inclusive book and I swear to god this might be my fave. The whole story had me on the edge of my seat. I don’t know......more

Goodreads review by Brady on May 07, 2022

Enjoyable! I love Simon James Green’s books and I had to read Gay Club! right away. The book was full of backstabbing, self-interest, lies, and fake dating, which I very much enjoyed! I loved Barney and would have loved to have more influence like him when I was growing up! He’s running for President......more


Quotes

"Gay Club! wears its activism with pride, and is packed with drama, plot twists and politics." - Dean Atta (The Black Flamingo)"Gay Club! holds up a mirror to the experiences of being LGBTQ+; to the messiness, the humour, the hardships, and most of all, to the love and celebration." - Adiba Jaigirdar (Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating)"Funny, heartfelt, and angry in all the right ways, Gay Club! is a love letter to the messiness of our big gay family, and a manifesto for creating the change that the youngest members of that family need so badly today. A triumphant call to action.' - LC Rosen (Camp and Jack of Hearts (and other parts))"One of the most hilarious, romantic writers in the game right now." - Becky Albertalli (Love, Simon)"Quite possibly his best work yet. It left me crying with laughter late into the night because I literally could not put it down. Brilliantly controversial, so very witty, and full of enough queer joy to make any heart burst. Truly outstanding from start to finish - now I want to join the gay club too." - Calum McSwiggan (Eat, Gay, Love)"Simon James Green has an impeccable ear for authentically funny dialogue. This book will make you laugh the way your best friend makes you laugh.' - Ciara Smyth (The Falling in Love Montage and Not My Problem)'Once again, Simon James Green has knocked it out of the park. Gay Club! is Simon at his very very best. Hilarious and heart-warming with a gorgeous cast of characters and a beautiful message at its heart. I defy you to find a queerer book in 2022. Sign me up to Gay Club immediately. Shut up and take my money!' - George Lester (Boy Queen)'Gay Club! is so smart and so funny, and full of characters who are also smart and funny. It's everything I want from a book and from life. Everyone will love it! May I suggest you all join Gay Club with utmost urgency.' - Wibke Brueggemann (Love is for Losers)"Gay Club! cements Simon James Green's position as the master of LGBTQ Young adult fiction. No one today writes with such heart and lightness of touch - an author whose skill both intimidates and inspires his peers." - William Hussey (The Outrage)