X-Book

Gaysians

This book is not purchasable in your country. Please select another book.
How does xigxag pricing work?

Listen to a sample

What to expect

From the acclaimed author of the young adult graphic novel Flamer comes a heartwarming story following four gay Asians navigating love, identity, and friendship—a celebration of queer chosen family.​

When AJ moves to Seattle in the early aughts, he’s ready to reinvent himself as a gay Asian man—but his dreams hit reality fast with no friends, no job, and an apartment so far out, “not even lesbians live there.” Then a spilled drink at a bar introduces him to K, a glamorous drag queen; John, a shy gamer; and Steven, a reckless flirt. AJ’s “Boy Luck Club” helps him find love, pride, and belonging—until a brutal attack tests everything they know about friendship and family. 

Meticulously observed, Gaysians is a fierce, funny, and tender story of queer resilience and self-discovery.

“I’ve been hunting for books like this my whole life; this story broke my heart and healed it.”—Maia Kobabe, author of Gender Queer

Critics Review

Praise for Gaysians:

“I've been hunting for books like this my whole life; this story broke my heart and healed it."—Maia Kobabe, author of Gender Queer
“Gaysians is a beautiful prism of queer Asian/Asian American experience, grounding and groundbreaking. You’ll feel seen, called out, held, beloved. I laughed, I cried, I healed a little or a lot—but I’ll never forget what this book showed me.”
 —Alexander Chee, author of How to Write an Autobiographical Novel
“A savory feast of heartbreak and joy that proves the old adage that the more specific something is, the more universal it can be. Life is in the details, and Mike Curato is a master at rendering them with life-affirming beauty.”
 —Steven Rowley, author of The Guncle
“This graphic novel is a call for empathy and understanding, through the laughter and tears.”—Abraham Chang, author of 888 Love and the Divine Burden of Numbers
Praise for Flamer:

"This is a story that will be read and reread, and for some, it will be the defining book of their adolescence."—Kirkus (starred review)
"This book will save lives."—Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author of National Book Award Finalist Hey, Kiddo
"Masterfully nuanced and stunningly told, this is visual storytelling at its finest."—Booklist (starred review)
“Mike Curato knows [boys] like Judy Blume knows a teenaged girl, and that's quite a bit.”—NPR
"An essential book that shows readers that they are never alone in their struggles."—School Library Journal (starred review)
Author Mike Curato
Narrator Mike Curato, Nicky Endres, Earl T Kim, Dustin Vuong Nguyen, Shawn K. Jain, Telly Leung, Greg D. Barnett, Katrina Reese Curato, Dara Brown, Susan Moon
Duration 4 hours and 13 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781668650448
Format Audiobook
Publisher Hachette Audio
Genre American / British style comic books and graphic novels, Fiction: general and literary
Availability US

About xigxag

Experience the best audiobooks with xigxag, an innovative and user-friendly audiobook platform designed for seamless discovery, purchase, and enjoyment of your favorite titles. Our flexible pricing model offers bestselling audiobooks for less, providing affordable prices and the best audiobook deals without requiring a subscription. Perfect for gifting, xigxag also features convenient audiobook gift cards and in-app audiobook gifting options.

 

Beyond the listening experience, xigxag stands as an exciting alternative to big tech, embodying a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. As the only B Corp certified UK audiobook service, we ensure a guilt-free listening experience from a leader in audiobook innovation.

 

Effortlessly search audiobooks, access honest audiobook reviews that evaluate both the content and narration, and easily discover hidden gems. Whether you prefer to download or stream top audiobook titles, xigxag provides the best possible listening experience anytime, anywhere, on the UK’s best independent audiobook app. Discover the future of audiobooks today.