Hey Steve. Welcome.
I feel the same as you when talking to religious people. I never make the fact I’m an atheist too public, as I live in a religious area and have had some very icy responses when my lack of belief is revealed.
"I have just read some amazing books advocating pro atheism " What are the books you’ve read? I’m always ready to add to my already too-long list of unread books.
Please join a discussion. They tend to bounce around and aren’t super focused, so don’t ever worry about jumping in with your two-cents.