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This is the discussion post for July's #QueerBC author Nino Cipri

Several people read Finna, did anyone read anything else?

I didn't read this author hence the generic questions 😅

Butterfinger I did read Finna and loved it so much. The two characters were fighting, fussing, accusing, but not listening to each other. That was so realistic, but then you have furniture that will eat you. I thought the LGBTQ+ representation was fair. The author showed discrimination from the boss (again very realistic) who refused to use preferred pronouns. People are so hateful. 2h
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peanutnine I read Homesick. It's a book of short stories so a bit all across the board. But they were speculative fiction plots with an overarching theme of finding home and belonging. There were a few I really loved and some that had me thoughtful. The LGBTQ+ rep was diverse, with many sexualities and identities explored including a bi-gender character. I would recommend the author to those who like weird fiction and thinking outside the box/norm 2h
peanutnine @Butterfinger Finna is so fun, I do love a world that's like ours but has an outrageous difference that is treated normally and casually in the story. 2h
willaful @peanutnine I also read Homesick, since I'd already read Finna and Defekt. I found the psychological horror stories somewhat beyond my understanding, but I enjoyed reading just about everything. And the collection includes “The Shape of My Name,“ which is such a lovely story. I think Cipri is doing very interesting work with SF and trans identities in particular. 1h
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It's time to pick September's #QueerBC author!

Vote here: https://forms.gle/mNA853mU4e2UHKFt7

August's author is Alice Oseman, I've seen a few of you have already read something!

July's author was Nino Cipri, the discussion post will be going up soon

October buddy read suggestions will go up mid way August

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willaful I don't have a strong opinion this month, so I think I'll let others choose. (Though “Teenage Dirtbags“ is an awesome title. 😂) 7h
Kitta I also don‘t have a strong opinion so up to others! 6h
Deblovestoread If Most Wonderful is picked I might join in if that‘s ok? It‘s sitting on my shelf. 6h
PuddleJumper @Deblovestoread Yes, of course. I'll make a note and tag you if Georgia Clark wins. You can vote as well, everyone can vote! 6h
PuddleJumper @willaful It makes me think of the Wheetus song 6h
PuddleJumper @Kitta 🤣🤣 This is so interesting! Usually people have a really clear preference 6h
Deblovestoread Voted! Thanks, Jo. 6h
willaful @PuddleJumper Deliberate reference, I bet. 4h
Butterfinger I'm thinking about Most Wonderful for the cover. I need some brrr vibes right now @Deblovestoread 3h
Butterfinger Thank you @PuddleJumper for your hard work. 3h
peanutnine I enjoy Meryl Wilsner's writing but have read most of their books. I have a ton of Georgia Clark books on my TBR though! I voted for her. Thanks for keeping this going! 2h
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Kitta
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Pickpick

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#hyggehour has me finishing this graphic novel series alongside Hazel. Apparently there‘s going to be a sixth one! I can‘t wait.

Really glad the #QueerBC turned me onto this series and author. I love it.

#catsoflitsy #lgbtqia2025 @Kenyazero @PuddleJumper

TheBookHippie 💚💚💚💚💚 1d
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 1d
PuddleJumper ❤️❤️ Glad you've enjoyed it! 15h
kspenmoll 🩷🩷 13h
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Kitta
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Pickpick

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Volume 4 of Heartstopper ❤️

Touches on mental health issues and coming out to family as a queer teen. Very heartwarming.

#queerBC @PuddleJumper

#lgbtqia2025 @Kenyazero

BarbaraBB You‘re on a roll 😀 24h
Kitta @BarbaraBB haha I am! It was so heartwarming. I also started tilt and have been loving that though. Being between jobs has meant for lots of reading time. 😂 18h
BarbaraBB Perfect for the time being! I do have a copy of the first heartstoppers and I wasn‘t drawn to it at all but now I feel I need to pick it up soon! 13h
Kitta @BarbaraBB ooh read it!! And we can discuss lol it‘s a quick read since it‘s a graphic novel. 11h
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Loving this series and probably going to power through all of them today 😂

Super cute coming out story.

#queerbc @PuddleJumper
#lgbtqia2025 @Kenyazero

Butterfinger I just got my copy from the library. 2d
Kitta @Butterfinger wahoo 🎉 2d
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Kitta
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Pickpick

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Omg squee this is just so cute. ?

Graphic novel about Charlie a gay boy in high school who befriends Nick who‘s the year ahead of him. It has all the questioning and adorable shared looks and confusion of first thinking you might be gay, without being overly clichéd about it.

Definitely worth a read and I‘ll be getting the next one from Libby asap!

#queerbc @PuddleJumper
#lgbtqia2025 sports @Kenyazero

Kenyazero Such a cute read! 3d
PuddleJumper Aww, I remember those being adorable reads 2d
Kitta @Kenyazero yes! I love it. 🥰 2d
Kitta @PuddleJumper so adorable 🥹 2d
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rwmg
Finna | Nino Cipri
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An IKEA-esque store contains wormholes/maskhål which may carry unwary shoppers into alternative universes from which hapless junior staff must then retrieve them.

In the 1st chapter or so I found it too reminiscent of Horrorstör but then it took off in its own direction and I found the story great fun. Not so keen on Jules and Ava's rehashing of their recently ended relationship but I will definitely be watching out for the next in the series.

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Repost for @PuddleJumper

August's #QueerBC author is Alice Oseman!

If you've read anything by them then drop a recommendation in the comments or let people know what you are reading. This is definitely a popular author and I imagine few of you have read them before.

See original post at https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2883819

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August's #QueerBC author is Alice Oseman!

If you've read anything by them then drop a recommendation in the comments or let people know what you are reading. This is definitely a popular author and I imagine few of you have read them before.

July‘s author is Nino Cipri. I've seen that several people have read Finna. How is everyone finding this author? Are you planning on reading anything?

PuddleJumper #PrideRecs2025 will be compiled into a spreadsheet soon when I have time! I‘ll tag everyone when that is done so you can find some more books to read because nobody has enough of those! 2w
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Kitta I@ on the waitlist for Finna on Libby! I‘m excited to read it but it‘ll probably take a while. 2w
AllDebooks Finna was great, charming and witty! 2w
AllDebooks @PuddleJumper the spreadsheet sounds great. Thank you x 2w
BookmarkTavern I adored Finna and immediately put the sequel on hold! And I can‘t remember if I‘ve read anything by Oseman! 😂 2w
lil1inblue Finna was an absolutely fantastic read! I am going to read the sequel next! 😍 I'm torn for next month: I've really wanted to read Heartstopper, but I am also very interested in Loveless. 2w
willaful The Heartstopper series is just wonderful. Sweet and touching and immersive. I haven't liked anything else by her nearly as much though I Was Born for This is an interesting story. I'm going to read Radio Silence, which I think may be the last thing by her I haven't read. It's in KU.

I have Homesick from the library (short stories.) i enjoyed Finna but liked Defeckt even more.
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Butterfinger I loved Finna. So real, yet having a chair that may eat you. So clever. 2w
Butterfinger I have been wanting to read Heart Stopper. Thanks for reminding me @willaful 2w
PuddleJumper @Kitta Holds are so unpredictable! You can post a discussion post whenever you read the book, it doesn't have to be in July. 2w
PuddleJumper Heartstopper is adorable, it balances teenage cute and teenage cringe very well. I've read This Winter which I really enjoyed 2w
Kitta @PuddleJumper great! Heartstopper is available now so I got that haha. 2w
peanutnine Love Alice Oseman! I've read most of their books but this will finally get me to read Loveless! @willaful I thought Radio Silence was great but check the content warnings, it has some darker themes 2w
peanutnine Also Heartstopper is free as a webcomic on webtoons or similar apps for anyone interested in that, no library wait required 😊 2w
peanutnine I read Cipri's short story collection and really liked it. Some weird concepts but really got me thinking! I need to post my review with more details 2w
Andrea313 Heartstopper is really sweet but I'm partial to I Was Born For This. A great novel about friendship, self, and the intense experience of fandom and parasocial relationships in teens. I found it unexpectedly moving. 2w
Zuhkeeyah I read Defekt (the sequel to Finna). It was a fun twist on the experience from the first book. 2w
rwmg I read the Heartstopper books and Solitaire quite recently so I'll probably read one of the others. 2w
Kenyazero I‘ve definitely enjoyed both of these authors. I hope to read more Cipri but have some trouble finding the books. I‘ve read several Oseman, and their work can be really hit or miss with me 🤭 I always look forward to the next one, though. 2w
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Finna | Nino Cipri
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lil1inblue I enjoyed this one! Hope you like it! 2w
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