Features
Features is where Queer Book Club goes deeper. Beyond the review and beyond the list. Into the conversations, history, publishing landscape, and cultural moments. We talk about what queer literature looks like right now and where it’s going next.
Every feature on this page is written with a single standard in mind: queer representation must be central to the work being discussed, not incidental. We don’t cover books or authors where queerness is background detail or subtext. We cover the writers, publishers, awards, and cultural moments where LGBTQ+ lives are the whole point, and we write about them with the seriousness and depth they deserve.
All Features
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Ruby-Fruit Jungle
Author Rita Mae BrownPublisher Bantam BooksDOP October 1, 1980 “Rubyfruit Jungle” by Rita Mae Brown is a groundbreaking and unapologetic coming-of-age novel that remains a beloved classic in LGBTQ+ literature. First published in 1973, the novel introduces readers to Molly Bolt, a witty and determined young woman who defies societal expectations, challenges gender norms, and…
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Under the Whispering Door
“Under the Whispering Door” by TJ Klune is a moving and introspective novel that explores the profound themes of life, death, and love with grace and heart. It is a story that invites readers to reflect on their own lives and relationships, encouraging them to embrace authenticity, connection, and the beauty of the human experience.
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The Sluts
“The Sluts” by Dennis Cooper is a challenging and controversial work that defies easy categorization. It is a novel that dares to confront society’s discomfort with sex and sexuality while pushing the boundaries of literary form.
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Book Review: The Price of Salt (Carol)
Published under the pseudonym Claire Morgan in 1952, Patricia Highsmith’s “The Price of Salt” stands as a groundbreaking work of lesbian literature and a timeless exploration of love in the face of societal norms. Adapted into the acclaimed film “Carol,” the novel is an exquisite journey into the complexities of desire, identity, and the pursuit…
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A Little Life
“A Little Life” by Hanya Yanagihara is a tour de force that confronts the darkest aspects of the human experience while celebrating the enduring power of love and friendship.