QUEER BOOK CLUB
WHERE STORIES & COMMUNITY BLEND
Welcome to Queer Book Club at El Sueñito Brewing Seattle and Frelard Tamales! All gender expressions and sexual orientations are welcomed. Join us from 7pm - 9pm every Wednesday to read and discuss books with queer themes or characters written by queer authors. Every month we select a different book, mixing up subject and genre for variety, and break it down into four parts for easy reading over the month.
The first hour of every QBC meeting is for reading at book club reserved tables and enjoying our special early happy hour prices on food and drinks. Our second hour is for discussing the section of the book we've read this week and socializing.
OUR CURRENT READ
One of the most beloved cult novels of our time and a landmark of trans literature, Imogen Binnie's Nevada is a blistering, heartfelt, and evergreen coming-of-age story, and a punk-smeared excavation of marginalized life under capitalism. Guided by an instantly memorable, terminally self-aware protagonist—and back in print featuring a new afterword by the author—Nevada is the great American road novel flipped on its head for a new generation. Read through chapter 15 for 3/4, through ch. 28 for 3/11, through ch. 17 in part two for 3/18, rest of the book for 3/25.
OUR NEXT READ
We're marching into March with Nevada by Imogen Binnie—a beloved cult classic and punk-soaked road trip through trans life. Maria Griffiths steals her ex's car after a breakup and ends up in Star City, Nevada, where she meets James, who might be trans and reminds her of her younger self. This blistering, heartfelt landmark of trans literature is a must-read.
FAQs
DO I NEED TO ATTEND EVERY WEEK?
No! Come as often as you are able. Attendees who complete 24 club meetings within a year will receive a $30 gift card to Charlie's Queer Books. If you'd like to RSVP for future Queer Book Club meetings, or check out the rest of our upcoming events you can do so on the Events page.
WILL THERE BE SNACKS AND DRINKS?
We also have an excellent happy hour menu! Our happy hour starts at 7pm on Bookclub days.
You can get $2 off select beers, ciders, and house Margaritas. Plus, $8 Happy hour nachos, $4 single tacos, $6 rice and beans, and $12 appetizer sampler - Have a Threesome
HOW IS THE READING STRUCTURED?
We split each book into 4 weeks. The first hour (7-8pm) is dedicated to reading together, and the second hour (8-9pm) is for discussion and socializing.
DO I NEED TO READ AT HOME?
Both in-club and at-home reading are encouraged. We read during the first hour of meetings, and depending on the book length and your reading speed, you may want to read at home too.
HOW CAN I SUGGEST A BOOK?
Email tasha@elsuenitobrewing.com with your suggestions. Books are planned several months in advance to ensure availability at our partner bookstore.
WHERE CAN I GET THE BOOKS?
We recommend Charlie's Queer Bookstore in Fremont. Use code BREWBOOKS for 10% off your purchase! Books are also available through libraries, audiobook platforms like Libby, or your preferred book retailer.
