Popular Queer and LGBTQ+ Book Clubs
Book clubs are very essential as they help members to develop a passion for reading books and keep the flame alive. The LGBTQ+ book clubs provide a platform for members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies to connect, discuss literature, and explore issues about the queer communities and identities. These book clubs mostly focus on queer authors, characters, and themes, fostering a sense of community and understanding among members of this community. There are queer and LGBTQ+ book clubs across the world both online and offline. Here are some LGBTQ+ book clubs that will interest you..
The Literary Queers
The Literary Queers is a virtual monthly gathering of queer community members interested in reading and discussing queer books. They have membership base from across the world and you can also join the conversation in Slack by joining our workspace:
https://join.slack.com/t/theliteraryqueers/shared_invite/zt-ob1q97jb-hi2cEJ__indOH9d7dyHCbw
The Slow Down Community Reads
Des Moines, IA, USA
The primary purpose of this community is reading books by BIPOC, LGBTQ authors, and about cultures that are considered on the “fringes” of Midwestern community.
Utah Resistance Readers
This club is a virtual-only book club for Utah residents only. They narrow discussion to local politics and how to make changes locally.
Queer Science Fiction and Fantasy
Culver City, CA 90232, USA
This is a community for reading and discussing queer SFF/speculative fiction monthly, from novels to comics to story collections.
Redemption Rock Bevvies & Books
Worcester, MA, USA
This is a community that focuses on socially minded books that can open members up to different perspectives and interesting topics relevant to our world today.
BIPOC Book Space
Berlin, Deutschland
This is a community comprising of people from different diasporas who meet once a month to read different genres and discus books in a safe space.
Diversify Your Reading
This is a virtual book club dedicated to diversifying members’ reading with BIPOC and Queer stories.
Queer Horror
This is a monthly, virtual-only book club that focuses on reading horror and especially love queer horror books and discussions about these books take place among members.
Sapphic Bookends
Augusta, ME, USA
This is a book club that helps members combat loneliness and connect over shared hobbies. The club is open to those who are not Sapphic but have interest in reading queer literature.
Rainbow Skies
Fayetteville, NC, USA
This is a monthly adult LGBTQIA+ book club where members meet to discuss books featuring LGBTQIA+ characters. The books chosen are a variety of genres and can be any length from a short story to a 400+ page novel. The club also tries to choose books written by LGBTQIA+ authors.
Book Walk
Winston-Salem, NC, USA
This is an outdoor walking book club which brings members together monthly to enjoy an informal 1 hour walk around Washington Park and West Salem.
LGBTQ+ Book Club by Charis Books
The LGBTQ+ Book Club is a group for LGBTQ+ folks and allies who find and atmosphere to read queer-themed books and books by queer authors. The primary aim of the club is to create a platform for diverse thought-provoking discussions about queer identity, history, and topical issues.
Queer Empowerment
This is a virtual-only book club that provides a platform for members to read and discuss queer books. The atmosphere is always exciting as it provides a safe place for members to laugh, talk, read and be free to express themselves.
