Acadiana Queer Collective

Book Club 2026 Schedule

 

About the event

The Acadiana Queer Collective Book Club exists because community doesn’t just happen, we build it. Too often, queer connection is limited to bars, one-off events, or spaces that don’t feel accessible to everyone. Our book club creates a consistent, sober-friendly, welcoming space where LGBTQIA+ folks can gather, talk, listen, and connect through shared stories.

Each month, we read books by queer authors (or books deeply connected to queer experiences) and come together for guided discussion, reflection, and community-building. Whether you’ve read every page or just want to listen and be in the room, you are welcome.

RSVPing is important. Some meetings rotate locations, so RSVPs ensure you receive email updates with venue details, reminders, and any last-minute changes.

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• Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Pet by Akwaeke Emezi at Cite des Arts

• Saturday, February 21, 2026 Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe

• Tuesday, March 24, 2026 What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours by Helen Oyeyemi

• Sunday, April 19, 2026 On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

• Wednesday, May 20, 2026 The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenez

• Wednesday, June 24, 2026 All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson

• Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Golden Boy by Abigail Tarttelin

• Sunday, August 23, 2026 Son of Sin by Omar Sakr

• Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

• Saturday, October 24, 2026 Open, Heaven by Seán Hewitt

• Tuesday, November 17, 2026 Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger

• Sunday, December 13, 2026 Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf

 

What to Expect

• Monthly discussions

• A relaxed, respectful environment

• No pressure to “perform” or be an expert

• Space for reflection, conversation, and connection

This is a space for queer people, allies, readers, non-readers, thinkers, and feelers alike.

 

👉 RSVP via our events page to stay in the loop, receive venue details, and get reminder emails for each meeting.

This book club is free and open to all. If you’re able to toss a few dollars our way, it helps us keep the lights on and the books coming but truly, your presence matters more than your donation.

We’re excited to read with you in 2026.