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

  • A Little Life

    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.

  • Lie With Me

    Lie With Me

    “Lie With Me” by Philippe Besson is a masterpiece of contemporary LGBTQ+ literature. It is a novel that speaks to the universal themes of love, identity, and memory, offering a deeply emotional and resonant reading experience.

  • Book Review: Giovanni’s Room

    Book Review: Giovanni’s Room

    Haunting and deeply introspective, Giovanni’s Room is a rare novel that has stool the test of time and remains one of the best queer books.

  • Book Review: Call Me By Your Name

    Book Review: Call Me By Your Name

    “Call Me By Your Name” by André Aciman is a remarkable exploration of love in all its complexities. It’s a book that defies categorization, transcending the boundaries of genre and capturing the essence of a profound and transformative love story. This novel is a must-read for anyone who seeks a deep, emotional journey that celebrates…