Our May choice is The Sunday Times 2023 Novel of the Year winner ‘The New Life’ by Tom Crewe. The book has been described by author Colm Tobin as ” Filled with nuance and tenderness . . . charting the lives of men and women who inspired not only political progress but an entire new way of living and loving”.
We’ll be meeting in person on Wednesday 22nd May at 7pm to discuss this book. This will be our first in person book group meeting for over 4 years and we will be holding the meeting at The Outhouse, 12A Broughton St Lane, Edinburgh EH1 3LY. For further information about joining this meeting please email edingaybookgroup@gmail.com. New members to the group are always welcome.
About this book:
” London, 1894. John and Henry have a vision for a new way of life. But as the Oscar Wilde trial ignites public outcry, everything they long for could be under threat.
After a lifetime spent navigating his desires, John has finally found a man who returns his feelings. Meanwhile, Henry is convinced that his new unconventional marriage will bring freedom.
United by a shared vision, they begin work on a revolutionary book arguing for the legalisation of homosexuality.
Before it can be published however, Oscar Wilde is arrested and their daring book threatens to throw them, and all around them, into danger. How high a price are they willing to pay for a new way of living?”
Edinburgh Gay Men's Book Group 