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News, Reviews & Commentary on Gay and Bisexual Men in Entertainment and the Media
Books: What Does “The Brady Bunch” Have to do with “The Sopranos”?
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Brent Hartinger
, Sep 29, 2009
Both TV shows are the subject of two new gay-related books. Plus, William Mann’s new novel!
Should You Have to be Gay to Win a Lambda Award?
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Brent Hartinger
, Sep 29, 2009
In a revision of their rules, the Lambda Literary Awards are now open only to GLBT authors. It's a nice sentiment — but a terrible policy.

Recent Articles

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Review: Three Books With Nothing in Common (Except They’re All Pretty Good)
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Brent Hartinger
We look at new books about drama queers, the CW show “Supernatural,” and a gay Phantom of the Opera star.
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"Beach Reading" and Other Gay Goodies
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Jesse Monteagudo
A literary love letter to gay San Francisco; plus fictions and non-fictions
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April Books: Sexy Murder Mysteries Plus Johnnie Ray Rousseau is Back!
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Jesse Monteagudo
Larry Duplechan’s fictional alter-ego returns along with a slew of gay whodunits.
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What Amazon's "Glitch" Says About American Pop Culture
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Michael Jensen
We shouldn't be surprised when a connection is drawn between "gay" and "sex" since entertainment frequently does the same.
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Hollywood Bohemians and Others
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Jesse Monteagudo
Gay stories from Woodstock, Palm Springs, Hollywood and elsewhere.
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January Books: A Gay Literary Medley
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Jesse Monteagudo
Bart Yates’ dysfunctional family values make for great reading, plus Steve Berman and Mattilda.
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It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s Gay Webcomics!
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Lyle Masaki
With traditional comics not exactly gay-friendly, the Internet provides a gay alternative.
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December Books: Dirty White Boys
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Jesse Monteagudo
The faces of Soho; plus PETA’s gay rabble-rouser.
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AfterElton’s 50 Best Gay Books!
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Brent Hartinger
Your votes are in! Announcing the rankings for the best 50 gay books of all time.
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AfterElton's 50 Greatest Gay Books Poll
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AfterElton.com Staff
We ask our readers to name their all-time favorites in gay literature.
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October Books: Gay Fictions About Growing Up and Coming Out Gay
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Jesse Monteagudo
Gay youth in several new novels, plus boy meets hero and gay photo histories.
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Gay Celebrity Lives, Then and Now
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Jesse Monteagudo
Star biographies from Raymond Burr to Heath Ledger. Plus John Barrowman and Leslie Jordan tell (almost) all.
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Editorial: It's Time to Call Out Anti-Gay Author of "Ender's Game"
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AfterElton.com Staff
Calling out Orson Scott Card's homophobia.
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July Books: A Miami Native Comes Home
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Jesse Monteagudo
A Beantown Cuban's love letter to Miami. Aussie takes on the World (Book). Plus, to be young gay and black in New York.
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Books to Ease the Summertime Blues
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Jesse Monteagudo
Band Fags grow up and come out, guy meets doppelganger, John Rechy relives his past, and more!
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May Books: From Kansas to Texas
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Jesse Monteagudo
Scott Heim goes home again to Kansas, Robert Leleux grows up gay and beautiful in east Texas.
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April Books: Augusten Burroughs is Back!
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Jesse Monteagudo
Reviewed: “Running with Scissors” author does a “Daddy Dearest;” celebrity camp from England, and more!
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Fur Better or Worse: Gay Guinea Pigs Wed in New Children’s Book
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Dana Rudolph
Being gay isn’t the issue in this story for kids centered on a same-sex marriage.
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Gay Fiction to Satisfy Every Taste
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Jesse Monteagudo
Fun reads from Kensington Books, plus queer Jesus and a defense of gay books.
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February Books: The Roots and Fruits of Gay Culture
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Jesse Monteagudo
The early days of the gay press, plus hard boys and the best, gay romance
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Three Books About Gay Artists and Gay Travelers
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Jesse Monteagudo
Tantalizing travel tales and the history of gay artists in 20th century America.
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Review of John Barrowman’s “Anything Goes”
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Locksley Hall
The openly gay "Torchwood" star releases his autobiography.
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The Year in Gay Books: Mouse Soars, J.K. scores and more!
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Jesse Monteagudo
Bad news, good books, and Dumbledore comes out!
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Lance Bass’ "Out of Sync" Hits Too Many Wrong Notes
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Gena Hymowech
The gay former boy-band member is less than forthcoming in his new memoir.
J. K. Rowling Says "Harry Potter" Character is Gay
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Michael Jensen
J. K. Rowling reveals Albus Dumbledore is gay.
Influential Gay Characters in Literature
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Kilian Meloy
Today’s hottest gay authors discuss their favorite queer characters and books.
Three Gay Books for August
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Stephen Fraser
Three very different books for summertime tastes
July's Books Include a Cool Mystery, Teen Angst, and Robert Rodi's Return
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Stephen Fraser
Two exciting new teen novels, a new gay mystery, and the return of "Fag Hag" writer Robert Rodi.
Gay Novels Range From Rome to Minnesota to Boston
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Stephen Fraser
Reviews of "Brendan Wolf," "Roma" and " Boston Boy's Club."
Interview with Armistead Maupin
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Dennis Hensley
AfterElton.com talks with the "Tales of the City" author

Interviews

Interview With James St. James
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Steven Frank
The iconic "party monster" on his new novel, "Freak Show".
Interview with Augusten Burroughs
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David Kennerley
The acclaimed and openly gay writer talks about watching his life story unfold on film.
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Book News

Our Gay Teen Guide to Summer Fun
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Steven Emmanuel
Afterelton.com offers up ways for gay boys to stay busy this summer.
The Last Gay Word: The Gay Teen Book Author's Tale
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Brent Hartinger
In honor of Banned Books Week, Brent Hartinger explores the censorship of gay teen literature.
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Reviews

Judging a (Gay) Book By its Cover
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Stephen Fraser
A literary historical novel and two boy books.
Good, Better, Best: Three Gay Novels
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Stephen Fraser
Reviews of "Boy Culture", "Shakespeare's Sonnets", and "Call Me by Your Name".
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