I’m struggling through this book. I’m quite bored and trying to push through but I don’t love any of the characters and not one storyline that is keeping my attention.

i’m excited this premise is interesting! but i didn’t know the “present” time in the novel is like… years from 2026 so that threw me off a bit at first lol the author probably wants to write the “past” part in a late 90s setting, so that’s okay

In Manchester (UK) there’s Social Refuge which is a LGBTQIA+ cafe during the day and bar at night (has a good vibe for anyone sober as some of my friends our and it’s a good neutral place!) but inside the right-hand side is a dedicated Queer Library called “Queer Lit”. The shelves are separated into each of the letters and then also some more dedicated to art & education, YA, children and BIPOC. It’s just such an authentically nice space with an effortless fell.

Every time I go everyone’s so nice, ready to talk about the book you’re browsing on the shelves or reading at the tables and recommend others of it. The staff are also so nice, instantly know all the books and also love a good chat on it!

I know everyone on here seems to be dotted around the world but thought it would be nice to share our favourite library/bookshops/reading places!? If nothing else it’ll give me places to visit on holiday 🫣🥳🫶🏻

“The Impulse to say no that Zachary has for pretty much anything that involves talking to people arises automatically”

I think I relate to him more than I have to any other main character ever