Canandaigua (CDGA) Queer Lit Book Club

The Canandaigua (CDGA) Queer Lit Book Club has been welcoming readers since 2018. In partnership with Wood Library, we are an inclusive community of readers who meet bi-monthly to discuss LGBTQAI2+ books and/or books by LGBTQAI2+ authors. Representation matters. Join the conversation!

Visit our Meetup event page for more information! meetup.com/QueerLitCDGA

Contact us: QueerLitCDGA@gmail.com 


Upcoming CDGA Queer Lit Book Club Calendar

September 27, 2023 at 7:00 pm, Pulp, by Robin Talley

November 15, 2023 at 7:00 pm, Nuclear Family: A Novel, by Joseph Han 

January 31, 2024 at 7:00 pm, Hijab Butch Blues: A Memoir, by Lamya H 

March 27, 2024 at 7:00 pm, The Skin and Its Girl: A Novel, by Sarah Cypher 

May 29, 2024 at 7:00 pm, Stage Dreams, by Melanie Gillman; and Check, Please, by Ngozi Ukazu 

July 31, 2024 at 7:00 pm, Nightcrawling, by Leila Mottley


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Book club selections are always 15% off at Ampersand!

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Pulp By Robin Talley Cover Image
$16.14
ISBN: 9781335012906
Availability: Special Order - Usually Ships in 3 - 9 weeks.
Published: Harlequin Teen - November 13th, 2018

Discussion on September 27, 2023. Visit CDGA Queer Lit Book Club on meetup.com for more information. Book club selections are always 15% off at Ampersand Books!


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Nuclear Family: A Novel By Joseph Han Cover Image
$15.26
ISBN: 9781640095946
Availability: Usually Ships in 3-7 Days
Published: Counterpoint - June 20th, 2023

Discussion on November 15, 2023. Visit CDGA Queer Lit Book Club on meetup.com for more information. Book club selections are always 15% off at Ampersand Books!


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Hijab Butch Blues: A Memoir By Lamya H Cover Image
By Lamya H
$22.95
ISBN: 9780593448762
Availability: Usually Ships in 3-7 Days
Published: The Dial Press - February 7th, 2023

Discussion on January 31, 2024. Visit CDGA Queer Lit Book Club on meetup.com for more information. Book club selections are always 15% off at Ampersand Books!


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The Skin and Its Girl: A Novel By Sarah Cypher Cover Image
$23.80
ISBN: 9780593499535
Availability: Usually Ships in 3-7 Days
Published: Ballantine Books - April 25th, 2023

Discussion on March 27, 2024. Visit CDGA Queer Lit Book Club on meetup.com for more information. Book club selections are always 15% off at Ampersand Books!


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Stage Dreams By Melanie Gillman, Melanie Gillman (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Melanie Gillman, Melanie Gillman (Illustrator)
$9.34
ISBN: 9781541572843
Availability: Usually Ships in 3-7 Days
Published: Graphic Universe (Tm) - September 3rd, 2019

Discussion on May 29, 2024. Visit CDGA Queer Lit Book Club on meetup.com for more information. Book club selections are always 15% off at Ampersand Books!


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Check, Please! Book 1: # Hockey By Ngozi Ukazu Cover Image
$15.29
ISBN: 9781250177964
Availability: Usually Ships in 3-7 Days
Published: First Second - September 18th, 2018

Discussion on May 29, 2024. Visit CDGA Queer Lit Book Club on meetup.com for more information. Book club selections are always 15% off at Ampersand Books!


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Nightcrawling: A Novel (Oprah's Book Club) By Leila Mottley Cover Image
$14.45
ISBN: 9780593312605
Availability: Usually Ships in 3-7 Days
Published: Vintage - April 11th, 2023

Discussion on July 31, 2024. Visit CDGA Queer Lit Book Club on meetup.com for more information. Book club selections are always 15% off at Ampersand Books!