Where Nomads Dare to Dream by Ildar Daminov | Love Books Tours Bookstagram Tour
Bookstagram Tour: 22nd–28th October 2026
We’re delighted to welcome Where Nomads Dare to Dream by Ildar Daminov, published by NineStar Press, to Love Books Tours!
Join our wonderful Bookstagram community from 22nd–28th October as our reviewers share their thoughts on this moving LGBTQIA+ coming-of-age novel exploring love, identity, migration, resilience and the courage to live authentically.
About the Book
Title: Where Nomads Dare to Dream
Author: Ildar Daminov
Publisher: NineStar Press
Genre: LGBTQIA+ Fiction | Romance | Coming-of-Age | Political Fiction | Asia
Pages: 410
Tour Dates: 22nd–28th October
Book Synopsis
Eighteen-year-old Timur Tuqay dreams of escape. A subdued life in a small Central Asian town feels suffocating—especially when you’re gay and secretly in love with your best friend.
When a university scholarship takes Tim to Vienna, everything changes.
New city. New friends. New chances.
But as secrets unravel and heartbreak hits home, Tim learns that freedom isn’t easy, and love isn’t always safe.
From a tender friendship to betrayal, from political chaos to quiet hope, Where Nomads Dare to Dream is a moving, fearless coming-of-age story about grief, resilience, and the courage it takes to live your truth.
About the Author – Ildar Daminov
Ildar Daminov is a Tatar Kazakhstani social scientist and a modern-day nomad who resides in and travels across Europe.
In his free time, he reads extensively and writes short stories and novels in English exploring the intersections of queerness and migration.
Instagram: @Ildars.Writing.Corner
Love Books Tours – Tour Schedule
Our wonderful Bookstagram hosts will be sharing their honest reviews throughout the tour.
Please visit their Instagram accounts, read their thoughts and show them some support!
| Date | Bookstagram Host |
|---|---|
| 22nd October | @tbhonest_uk |
| 23rd October | @lauren.h_books |
| 23rd October | @moonlightmumreads |
| 24th October | @tinyjenbigbookcase |
| 24th October | @daisyhollands |
| 25th October | @amorina.carlton |
| 26th October | @cypresscornerreads |
| 27th October | @bayberrybookstop |
| 28th October | @scarby_doo_reads |
Where to Buy Where Nomads Dare to Dream
Interested in discovering Timur’s story?
Buy your copy here:
https://mybook.to/Cpdf
The book is also available through Kindle Unlimited in supported territories for eligible subscribers.
Follow the Tour
Follow the reviews, conversations and bookish content throughout the week.
Author: @Ildars.Writing.Corner
Publisher: @NineStarPress
Tour Host: @LoveBooksTours
Our Crew: @LBT.Crew
At Love Books Tours, we’re passionate about connecting authors, readers and reviewers through engaging book promotion and genuine conversations about stories.
Thank you to Ildar Daminov, NineStar Press and our fantastic Bookstagram Crew for making this tour possible.
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