Some well - known gay pulp novels include 'The City and the Pillar' by Gore Vidal. It was one of the first mainstream novels to deal with homosexuality in a somewhat open way.
Another is 'Dancer from the Dance' by Andrew Holleran. It vividly portrays the gay life in New York City during a certain era, with its club scenes, relationships, and the search for identity within the gay community.
Some popular gay novels include 'Call Me by Your Name' which beautifully depicts a summer love between two men. Another one is 'Maurice' that explores themes of homosexuality in a different era.
'Giovanni's Room' by James Baldwin is also well - known. It delves into the main character's struggle with his own desires and his relationship with Giovanni in Paris, presenting a deep exploration of love, guilt, and self - discovery.
Some popular gay novels include 'Call Me by Your Name'. It beautifully depicts a love story between two young men, with its vivid descriptions of the Italian landscape and the delicate emotions of the characters.
'Boy Meets Boy' by David Levithan is a more modern and light - hearted take on a gay love story. It's set in a world where homosexuality is the norm, and it tells the story of Paul and Noah's relationship in a high - school setting.
One popular spy pulp novel is 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cold' by John le Carré. It offers a gritty and complex view of the Cold War espionage world. Another is Ian Fleming's James Bond series, which are full of action, glamour and high - stakes spy adventures. Also, 'Our Man in Havana' by Graham Greene is a great example, with its satirical take on the world of spying.
One popular pulp spy novel is 'The Ipcress File' by Len Deighton. It features a complex spy plot and a memorable protagonist.
One popular pulp horror novel is 'The Shining' by Stephen King. It has all the elements of pulp horror with its isolated setting, a haunted hotel, and a family in jeopardy. Another is 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker, which introduced the iconic vampire character and is filled with gothic horror elements. 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley also fits. It explores the horror of creation and the consequences of playing God.
Another one is 'Maurice' by E. M. Forster. It's a classic that delves into the life and love of a gay man in a society with certain restrictions and prejudices.
One popular contemporary gay novel is 'Call Me by Your Name' by André Aciman. It beautifully captures a summer love story between two men. Another is 'Boy Erased' by Garrard Conley, which is based on his own experience in a conversion therapy program. 'Red, White & Royal Blue' by Casey McQuiston is also well - loved, with a charming story of a relationship between the son of the US president and a British prince.
Well, 'Wicked + The Divine' has some elements that touch on gay relationships within its complex story about gods reincarnated as pop stars. 'Love is Love' is also an important one. It's an anthology that was created in response to the Orlando nightclub shooting, and it contains many different stories by various creators, many of which focus on gay love and relationships.