rokko's fiction selection

Detransition, Baby

A Novel

By: Torrey Peters
Narrated by: Renata Friedman
Length: 12 hours 31 minutes

“This book led to my favorite book club conversation to date. The characters are messy and mostly unlikeable and Peters unflinchingly dives straight into topics in trans identity often considered taboo, without worrying about placating a cisgender audience. A quietly chaotic and fascinating character study. Read more

The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School

By: Sonora Reyes
Narrated by: Karla Serrato
Length: 9 hours 27 minutes

“Yamilet just transferred to a private catholic school in order to keep her brother out of trouble. After a big friendship breakup, Yami forces herself to appear straight in order to make new friends and not stick out amongst her peers. Sonora Reyes' writing shines, all the while tackling the intersection between homophobia, race, and religion... Read more

Giovanni's Room

A Novel

Vintage International

By: James Baldwin
Narrated by: Matt Bomer & Kevin Young
Length: 6 hours 4 minutes

“Oh wow, this one hurt...Rife with toxic masculinity, internalized and outward homophobia, European frankness, and American artifice, this 1950's queer romance will leave you hurting, in a claustrophobic Parisian flat, drunk, and without a cent to your name. Read more

The Pairing

By: Casey McQuiston
Narrated by: Emma Galvin & Max Meyers
Length: 14 hours 14 minutes

“A perfect bi4bi second chances rivals to lovers rom com, and the gender exploration in it was so beautiful and life-giving. Read more

Honey Girl

By: Morgan Rogers
Narrated by: York Whitaker
Length: 10 hours 11 minutes

“For the star girls, the earth girls, the lonely creatures, the girls who have to fight for their place in the world, the girls with flowers in their hair and the ones who love them - this book’s for you. A tender and intimate coming of age-romance that emphasizes self love and found families—Honey Girl is a soothing balm brought to life by York... Read more

Fierce Femmes and Notorious Liars

A Dangerous Trans Girl's Confabulous Memoir

By: Kai Cheng Thom
Narrated by: Adri Almeida
Length: 4 hours 13 minutes

“A humorous and imaginatively written memoir. Very entertaining and recommendable with a happy ending. Read more

You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty

A Novel

By: Akwaeke Emezi
Narrated by: Bahni Turpin
Length: 9 hours 57 minutes

“Save this one for your next long trip, because you definitely won’t be able to stop once you jump on the roller coaster that is Feyi Adekola’s life. Art, travel, deep abiding friendship, and food all narrated by the brilliant Bahni Turpin. Read more

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

A Novel

By: Ocean Vuong
Narrated by: Ocean Vuong
Length: 7 hours 18 minutes

“A rare poignant visceral reading experience, tackling themes of war, immigration, identity, sexuality, violence, and carving out your place in the world. More poetic than narrative. Deeply Affecting! Absolutely Brilliant! Stunning! Read more

Het cosmeticacomplot

By: Barbara Geusens
Narrated by: Lot van Lunteren
Length: 5 hours 1 minute

'Het cosmeticacomplot' onthult alles wat de beauty-industrie liever geheim houdt. Laat dit boek je gids zijn naar een gezonde, stralende huid! Of je nu nieuw bent in huidverzorging of een doorgewinterde beautyliefhebber, 'Het cosmeticacomplot' zal je kijk op cosmetica veranderen en je beter geïnformeerde beslissingen laten nemen. Huidexpert Dr.... Read more

Ik ben thuis met kerst

By: Mason Deaver
Narrated by: Nora Krijgsman
Length: 1 hour 29 minutes

Ben heeft een plan voor het ultieme kerstcadeau voor Nathan. Het enige wat nodig is, is een grote golden retriever van de ene kant van het land naar de andere zien te krijgen. No pressure…Maar wanneer een sneeuwstorm de oostkust sneller dan verwacht teistert, komt Ben vast te zitten op het vliegveld en plotseling staan al hun plannen voor een... Read more

Solitaire

By: Alice Oseman
Narrated by: Anne van Veen
Length: 10 hours 28 minutes

Mijn naam is Tori Spring. Ik hou van slapen en van bloggen. Vorig jaar - vóór al dat gedoe met Charlie en voordat ik de harde realiteit van examens en universitaire aanmeldingen onder ogen moest zien, en het feit dat ik op een dag echt met mensen zal moeten gaan praten – had ik vrienden. Alles was toen heel anders dan nu. Nu is er Solitaire. En... Read more