If you are wondering what to read on your hols, well there's no better place to start than with  this astonishing gay Scotsman – his recent John of John is currently on BBC Radio

Begin with his coming of age story which was ten years in the making, had forty-four rejection slips and  won the 2020 Booker Prize 202. Shuggie Bain  -  a gripping, real story of one gay man's astonishing Glasgow heritage. Yes it's big, bold and in your face, a modern day Jimmy Somerville but without the camp.

If you'd like a  lighter read for Pride month, get in touch and tell us.  Join others in GOC – from the Chair and our Company Secretary to the four members who regularly attend Bards & books in Birmingham. We love exploring the classics as well as contemporary fiction. From Jekyll & Hyde, via Myra Breckinridge to Patrick Gale and that fireband who is Jeanette Winterson. What have you been reading, what are YOUR recommendations? Lets start a discussion!

David  - [email protected]