American Library in Paris Book Group

Queer Womanhood: Fiction and Memoir

Wednesdays, 19h00–20h30

This book group is open to anyone who wishes to 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 group will 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.