The Chicago Queer Books Meetup

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Welcome, Chicago Book Lovers!

Location: Chicago, IL 41.89-87.63 60601US

Meetups: 21 so far

Members: 190 Book Lovers

Rating: The Chicago Queer Books Meetup 4.5015

Meetup topics: Queer Books, Book Club, Lesbian Literature, Gay Professionals

Founded: March 28, 2008

We all have those books we love and want to share with others. We all have those books we have heard about but just haven't gotten around to reading. Meet other locals to discuss the books and authors related to the Queer Experience. Actually we will read anything that strikes our collective fancy.

This meetup is for ANYONE who is interested in learning more about GLBTQ authors and books, and about queer themes in mainstream literature. We will also share tips about where to find/buy queer books and how to find queer book publishers.

This meetup is for discussion of book titles and authors and also for book club discussions. You do not have to read all of the chosen titles in order to participate.

What members are saying

“ I really liked the people. ”

—Jeff

“ It's easy to meet new friends when you have books in common. ”

—Slicey

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More upcoming Meetups

This group doesn't have any additional upcoming Meetups scheduled.

Past Meetups

Apr '09 25 Sat 4:00 PM

Note: Rita Mae Brown @ Center on Halsted
Apr '09 8 Wed 7:30 PM

Note: Stacyann Chin @ Women & Children First
Apr '09 1 Wed 6:00 PM

Open Books Volunteer Orientation (1 hour)

3 attended – 4.503
Mar '09 15 Sun 1:00 PM

Read the Award-Winning LIGHT FELL by Evan Fallenberg

7 attended – 4.505
Feb '09 7 Sat 2:00 PM

Seeking Sara Summers book discussion

9 attended – 4.504
Jan '09 27 Tue 7:30 PM

Maurice by E.M. Forster
Jan '09 13 Tue 7:30 PM

Read Aloud Night @ Gerber/Hart
Jan '09 3 Sat 1:00 PM

SELFISH AND PERVERSE by Bob Smith

3 attended – 4.002
Nov '08 22 Sat 12:30 PM

Like Son by Felicia Luna Lemus

2 attended
Oct '08 29 Wed 6:00 PM

Note: Chicago Reader Book Swap (6-9pm) River West area

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What's new?

Feb 6
- New member
  
  Kathy Lawhon
  
  “I love to read... Just read "The Zoo Keeper's Wife", and "The Mine and the Well", two Women and Children First recommended books, and loved them both.”

Feb 5
- New member
  
  Jodie

Feb 1
- New member
  
  Sari Villagomez

Jan 31
- New member
  
  CUPIDZBFF
  
  “i like reading. and I would like to share this activity with like minded individuals.”

Jan 25
- New member
  
  Janice Burney
  
  “I am new to Chicago and really want to meet people. Since I enjoy reading I thought this would be a fun way to stretch my Chicago horizons.”

Jan 24
- New member
  
  Ryan
  
  “I love to read, but do not have much exposure to gay and lesbian literature. I am excited to learn more about this while also meeting others who enjoy the same interest.”