American Library in Paris Book Group

Queer Womanhood: Fiction and Memoir

Wednesdays, 19h30–20h30 (Full)

This book club is for anyone who wishes they knew and read more books by queer authors, who wants to explore the world from the perspective of the historically-marginalized or who just wants to read exceptional literature. From memoirs to fiction to a graphic novel, the books this group will read and discuss This book club is open to anyone who wishes to read and discover more books by queer authors, discuss queer themes and perspectives, or who just wants to read exceptional literature. From memoirs to fiction to graphic novels, the books this group will read and discuss take readers deep into the lives of queer women and people with disparate visions of the world. Key themes include gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, class, and social justice. Key questions include: How do we define “queer” literature? How do race, class, and religion interact with sexual orientation and identity? What can these works of literature teach us about ourselves and the world?

Reading List

September 16: Taïwan Travelogue by Yang Shuang-zi
October 14: Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu
November 18: Valerie Solanas: The Defiant Life of the Woman Who Wrote SCUM (and Shot Andy Warhol) by Breanne Fahs
December 16: Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
January 13: Blue is the Warmest Color by Jul’ Maroh
February 17: Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg
Books for March-June to be determined.