Gay Book Friends

Geraldine & Rob react to the new Netflix series "Heartstopper", comparing the breakthrough hit with its best-selling graphic novel counterpart. Topics of discussion include the art of perfect casting, "queer-optimism", and lotsssss of love for the iconic Nick Nelson!

Geraldine and Rob discuss the vast world of fan-fiction! They cover some controversy and their favorite fan creations. Discussed are Finnick Odair (as per usual), Omegaverse, gay Javert, and a little too much kink shaming.

Geraldine & Rob look back at some of the books they've covered in the past, then look forward to their upcoming prequels, sequels, and adaptations. Topics include: The First to Die at the End, We Were Always Liars, and the highly anticipated Wicked movie starring Ariana Grande!

Geraldine & Rob discuss their takes on the works of author Gillian Flynn. Can Rob get Geraldine to finally read Gone Girl? What is it that makes Flynn write so often about murder? How is g*y p*rnst*r Brent Coorigan involved??? Find out on this week's episode!

Geraldine & Rob discuss She Who Will Not Be Named's legacy of bigotry, and all things Harry Potter! Topics discussed cover the recent reunion special, the beloved book and film series, and even... Lightning McQueen's ... daddy kink?

Geraldine & Rob discuss the graphic novel and web-tune series Heartstopper by Alice Oseman, a light-hearted story of two boys and their chronicles of love, family & friendship in their small English town.

Talking points include the artistic appeal of graphic storytelling, wholesome freinds-to-lovers storylines, and justice for those whose primary love language is physical touch!

Geraldine & Rob discuss Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia, a love letter to the classic gothic genre of literature, rooted in horror and the unsavory history of Mexican colonialism.

Join us as we investigate the magic behind the gothic novel structure, our love for everything spooky, and the power of girlbosses vs. a remote location filled with white people!

Geraldine & Rob call some of their closest friends and family to ask what book is their favorite and why!

Geraldine & Rob discuss what is perhaps known as THE greek tragedy of twink f*ggotry... a book SO good, Geraldine could only give it a 1 sentence review on good reads in 2017, and Rob read in a single, very long and sad day...

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is a neo-classic adaptation of Homer's The Illiad, told through the perspective of the character Patroclus and his relationship with the infamous demi-god Achilles.

Join as we discuss the gayest empire known to man and what is possibly the first instance of a hag in ancient history. Side-notes include questionable statues, the besties to lovers pipeline, and blue-haired girls.

Edited by: Natalie Rash

Happy Anniversary besties- we're back! After taking some time off to go TikTok viral, get employed, navigate seasonal depression AND react to Ariana Grande's casting in Wicked... its officially game time bitches :) Get ready for a new season of weekly episodes EVERY Wednesday as Rob and Geraldine cover everything from books, to pop culture and whatever twists and turns 2022 may offer.

In this brief recap episode, we look back at our success as professionals in literature and the written word... and also make some new years (even though its February LOL) resolutions! Will 2022 be the year that Robert discovers what a graphic novel is, and Geraldine reads something by Gillian Flynn...?