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
It's March, and we're reading, Nevada by Imogen Binnie (290 pages). 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. Join us as read through chapter 15 for March 4, through chapter 28 for March 11, through chapter 17 in part two for March 18, rest of the book for March 25.
OUR NEXT READ
From the lesbian communities forged through the Women’s House of Detention to the turbulent prison riots that presaged Stonewall, this is the story of one building and much more: the people it caged, the neighborhood it changed, and the resistance it inspired. Join us as we read the introduction plus chapters 1 and 2 for April 1st, chapters 3 and 4 on April 8, 5-7 on April 15, 8 and 9 on April 22, the last two chapters and the epilogue on April 29.
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.
