Reading Came First

Nobody's Darling, West Balmoral Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

Next meeting: Thursday, November 05 2026 at 6:30pm - CDT

213 members

Currently reading

About Reading Came First

"Reading Came First" is a unique book club program launched by the RAPBRARY in partnership with The Closet Unlocked and Nobody's Darling Bar. This program aims to celebrate and amplify literature by Black and Brown LGBTQIA+ authors globally. It offers a platform for participants to engage in meaningful dialogue, connect with the community, and explore the richness of Black LGBTQIA+ experiences. The book club will meet monthly, with book selections rotating every other month to allow ample time for reading, reflection, and discussion.

Books We Want to Read

Fury: A Novel

by Clyo Mendoza

Average rating: 8

Books We've Read

All About Love: New Visions

by bell hooks

Average rating: 8.16

The House on Mango Street

by Sandra Cisneros

Average rating: 7.1

Invisible Life: A Novel (Invisible Life Trilogy)

by E. Lynn Harris

Average rating: 8.31

Just As I Am

by E. Lynn Harris

Average rating: 9