New YA Novel, The Paper Boy, Captures The Trials And Tribulations Of Growing Up As A Gay Teenager

On The Table Read, “the best book magazine in the UK“, James A Lyons releases his latest novel, The Paper Boy, about a fifteen year old boy discovering his sexuality as a gay teenager.

The Paper Boy

The Paper Boy by James A Lyons following the life of fifteen year old Tim, sharing details of his sexuality with his friends and making a list of things he needs to do to become “cool.”

Over the summer holidays, while helping his mother with her business of selling her dubious goods, they set out to find the rival who is taking over her patch. The discovery, however, has greater consequences than Tim expected, as he meets the new boy in town, Johann.

Bursting with dilemmas and uncertainties, The Paper Boy follows a fifteen year old boy discovering the potentials of his awakening sexuality. For YA fans, whether teens or older audiences looking for a contemporary and entertaining book, The Paper Boy is certain to be a hit.

This novel is well-constructed and multi-layered, with twists, turns, humour, and unexpected plot moments (the stealing of a tortoise and the good deds of a drag queen.) James A Lyons delivers a great read in this teenage tale, perfect for readers of any age and any sexual orientation, looking for a great story and, hopefully, a happy ending.

James A Lyons

Born in Oxford, England, James A Lyons is a passionate activist for equality and the right of the LGBTQ+ community, and writes for LGBTQ+ young adults.

His first novel, Doorway 54, was released in August 2018, and is due to be reissued in 2023. In 2020, James released a collection of adult short stories, Blinded By Nostalgia. His latest release, the young adult comedy novel The Paper Boy, was published in September 2022.

In his day job, James A Lyons works in administration from his home in Bournemouth. He is a keen runner, an LGBTQ+ rights activist, and a supporter of Oxford United FC.

Find more from James A Lyons now:

Independently published, The Paper Boy is available in paperback (£7.99) and Kindle format (£4.99 or free via Kindle Unlimited) on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/5n7wa44d and https://tinyurl.com/5n8skzfx

www.goodreads.com/jamesalyons

www.twitter.com/jalwrites

www.facebook.com/jalwrites

Donate to support The Table Read
We strive to keep The Table Read free for both our readers and our contributors. If you have enjoyed our work, please consider donating to help keep The Table Read going!