Queers and horror have always gone hand in manicured hand. We know what it means to be made into a monster, all while navigating the true life terrors of conversion therapy and gender reveal parties. This queer horror book club will explore queerness from the magic to the truly macabre. In July we'll move away from camp towards the grotesque as we embark on a briny journey of body horror alongside the crew of the whaling vessel Merciful in Emmett Nahil's From the Belly. (Use promo code YIKES to save 10% at checkout.)

From Firestorm collective member and book club host Esme: "Setting is everything in this slow-building nightmare on the high-seas. A whaling ship suggests chilling imagery right off the bat, but it is Nahil's mastery of atmosphere that cements the feeling of inescapable doom. You'll taste the salt on your lips and feel the dread in your own belly in this perfect marriage of ecological and queer horror. I'm sure it will give our group so much to discuss!"

Each meeting of this book club is structured to encourage deep engagement with the themes of the text, as well as facilitate connection among the participants. If you are looking to meet other queer people and/or horror lovers this is the book club for you! 

Content Warning: This event may include discussion of animal cruelty, violence and death or dying.