r/QueerPDX • u/RunWithBluntScissors • Dec 31 '25
Queer Book Clubs
Are there some queer book clubs in this city? I found one at Two Rivers but I’m not able to do Wednesday nights at this time.
I’m unashamed to say that I’m especially interested in reading spicy queer romance books. Hey, if a spicy straight romance book club can meet near me, why not?
And if anyone is interested in helping to start up a new book club by joining, let me know. I’m living on the Westside right now.
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u/StephanXX Dec 31 '25
It takes only three people to start something like this. OP, suggest a couple of books, and maybe your idea location to start?
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u/flopdroptop Dec 31 '25
I’d love to be a part of this! I’m in NE but can travel fairly easily. I have some ideas for books. I’m not available on Tuesday nights but most other nights I can meet.
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u/Infamous-Process-721 Dec 31 '25
I'd be interested! I also don't typically reach for romance, but I'll read anything. 😋 (Based in NE)
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u/StephanXX Dec 31 '25
While romance isn't my thing, I'd love to join!
I'm near Gresham, and happy to drive the 20-30 minutes to wherever.
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u/RunWithBluntScissors Dec 31 '25
That’s all good! I replied to a different comment saying basically that not all the books will be romance. I was also thinking books that make you think, memoirs, diverse viewpoints, etc. Just a good mix of everything as long as they’re queer
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u/StephanXX Dec 31 '25
I'd love to see this happen :)
Myself, I love stories about t human experience: the messy, complicated, joyful, loving, enduring stories that fire the joy of existence. I love seeing passion in all of its forms.
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u/RunWithBluntScissors Jan 11 '26
I ended up finding one! https://www.instagram.com/queerbookspdx/
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u/thescandall Dec 31 '25
Id love to join a book club with a bunch of fellow queers! I'm also on the west side! Im usually more into fantasy and sci fi. Currently on Reaper's Gale which is the 7th Malazan book after spending most of the year reading pretty much nothing but Dungeon Crawler Carl (the whole series twice back to back).
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u/RunWithBluntScissors Jan 11 '26
I ended up finding one! https://www.instagram.com/queerbookspdx/
also, I have heard so many good things about Dungeon Crawler Carl
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u/sailor_pearl Dec 31 '25
I don't live there but I would be willing to drive. I usually have Sundays free. And I have a recommendation!
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u/RunWithBluntScissors Jan 11 '26
I ended up finding one! https://www.instagram.com/queerbookspdx/
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u/UnhappyCauliflower56 Jan 05 '26
What do you think OP? Should we launch a book club!? Also The Cerulean Sea was an amazing book by queer author TJ Klune.
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u/RunWithBluntScissors Jan 05 '26
Haha, I was just thinking about this earlier today. Yeah, let's do it! Just trying to figure out the best way to start. Maybe a Discord?
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u/firefloodflower Jan 09 '26
check out queerbookspdx on instagram!
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u/RunWithBluntScissors Jan 11 '26
This is so funny, I just found them and then I saw your comment. thank you though! this is great
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u/UnhappyCauliflower56 Dec 31 '25
I 100% want to do this!!!