LGBTQ+ Books & Reading Events

A quiet night with your people in the best possible way — bring a book you're reading, settle into Dorothy's moody underground space, and spend an hour surrounded by other readers who just get it. No pressure to perform, no...

Unabridged's Fiction Book Club digs into du Maurier's swashbuckling romance—a novel that's equal parts Gothic intrigue and queer subtext. If you've been meaning to revisit du Maurier or discover why this book still hits, this is your crowd: thoughtful readers...

The Reading is Resistance book club digs into Jason Stanley's "Erasing History" — a sharp examination of how historical narratives get weaponized and rewritten. This is the kind of conversation that matters: thoughtful, grounded, and rooted in the reality that...

Unabridged's Horror Book Club digs into Brian Evenson's unsettling "Song for the Unraveling of the World" — a collection that trades jump scares for psychological dread and existential unease. If you like horror that gets under your skin and stays...

Join the Horror Book Club for an evening diving into Brian Evenson's unsettling "Song for the Unraveling of the World." This is your chance to discuss a master of literary horror with fellow readers who appreciate stories that linger long...

The Queer Book Club digs into Kaveh Akbar's debut novel—a searing, intimate exploration of desire, faith, and identity that's been turning heads since publication. Expect thoughtful discussion with readers who actually show up ready to talk about what the book...

The Queer Book Club digs into Kaveh Akbar's debut novel—a searing, intimate exploration of desire, faith, and identity that's been turning heads since publication. This is the kind of book that sticks with you, and the kind of conversation you...

A celebration of Radhika Singh's new book and birthday, held in communion with luminous writer Abeer Hoque. This intimate gathering at Bushwick's beloved queer bookstore brings together community, literature, and joy—the kind of evening where words matter and people show...

A book launch for a new LGBTQ+ title at Red Eye NY, the queer-owned nightclub and performance space in the heart of NYC. Join the author and community for an evening of reading, conversation, and celebration. No cover charge —...

A paperback release celebration for a book that clearly matters to people — the kind of launch where you can feel the community behind it. Expect a room full of readers who actually care, live performances, and the chance to...

Bring your work-in-progress and settle in with people who actually get what you're writing about. Hive Mind's Thursday morning coworking session is low-pressure accountability in the best way — you'll have coffee, a room full of queer writers at various...

A poetry reading that feels less like a performance and more like a conversation with people who really understand what they're talking about. This is the kind of evening Hive Mind was made for — a room full of readers...

Spend your Thursday morning writing alongside other queer writers in a space that actually gets it — surrounded by thousands of books by and for queer and trans authors, with good coffee within arm's reach. Hive Mind's coworking sessions are...

A book club for LGBTQ+ readers who love fantasy, gaming, and speculative fiction. Meet fellow queers who geek out over quests, world-building, and the stories that let us imagine better worlds. Held monthly at Little District Books on Capitol Hill.

A book club for queer readers who love comics — graphic novels, manga, superhero stories, whatever speaks to you. Meet fellow fans, talk about what you're reading, and discover new favorites in a space that gets it. Meets Tuesday evenings...

A cozy book club for LGBTQ+ readers at Little District Books, where queer stories and voices take center stage. Join fellow book lovers Tuesday evenings to discuss literature written by and for the LGBTQ+ community in an intimate, welcoming setting.

A weekly gathering for readers diving deep into LGBTQ+ literature and queer voices. This book club at Little District Books brings together people who want to talk seriously about the books that matter — expect thoughtful discussion, genuine community, and...

A book club for LGBTQ+ readers who love horror, thriller, and suspense. Gather at Little District Books to discuss dark, gripping stories with fellow queer horror fans. Thoughtful conversation about the books that scare and thrill us — a perfect...

A book club for LGBTQ+ readers who love romance and queer love stories. Meet monthly at Little District Books to discuss books written by and for queer people, share recommendations, and connect with other readers who get it. Whether you're...

BookWoman's monthly poetry series brings local voices to the microphone. This month, Allisa Cherry and Lindsey Wayland share their work in an intimate setting at the beloved feminist and LGBTQ+ bookstore. A chance to hear powerful writing, connect with the...

A book fair that actually gets it — curated titles from over 1,000 independent queer authors and makers, plus the kind of browsing experience that makes you want to stay for hours. Whether you're hunting for your next favorite read,...

A Saturday afternoon that brings together books, local makers, and the kind of crowd that actually cares about both. Austin Beerworks is partnering with The Little Gay Shop for a book fair celebrating independent queer publishers and authors — think...

Dive into Kay Chronister's haunting debut with a room full of readers who actually want to talk about it. The Bog Wife is a gothic, queer-centered novel that's been turning heads — this is your chance to unpack it with...

A reading group for people who care about LGBTQ+ literature and the conversations it sparks — the kind of Tuesday night where you actually get to talk about books with people who get it. Hosted at Fabulosa Books in the...

Joseph Osmundson, author of the award-finalist VIROLOGY, reads from his genre-bending memoir about queer family-making, scientific ethics, and building kinship beyond biology. When a lesbian couple he'd known since college asked him to be their bio-dad and co-parent, Joe thought...

Noel Quiñones reads from his visceral new poetry collection, a portrait of family, identity, and truth in the North Bronx. Through narrative poems and innovative forms inspired by color theory, Orange explores queerness, lies, and finding yourself within chosen and...