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alice oseman recommends
7 participants (7 books)
Overview
as seen in the stand in the alice oseman pop-up event in shoreditch, london
Challenge Books
1
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The Catcher in the Rye
J.D. Salinger
this was one of the books that made me want to write solitaire. essential reading for any fans of snarky narrators.
2
Summer Bird Blue
Akemi Dawn Bowman
it's hard to find any aromantic/asexual representation in fiction, but this is one of my favourites.
3
Convenience Store Woman
Sayaka Murata
one of my favourite novels of the past few years, perfect for solitaire and loveless fans. a story about one woman's alienation with modern society.
4
The Black Flamingo
Dean Atta
a beautiful and hopeful story about a teenage drag queen, written in verse.
5
Here the Whole Time
Vitor Martins
an adorable queer teen romance. heartstopper fans will love this.
6
Homebody
Theo Parish
this trans coming out story is so uplifting and affirming.
7
Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me
Mariko Tamaki
i loved the complexity of the toxic relationship at the heart of this stunningly illustrated graphic novel.
8
It's Lonely at the Centre of the Earth
Zoe Thorogood
this graphic novel features a hard-hitting and honest portrayal of depression. a great choice for those who are drawn to the mental health themes in my works.