Lavender Menace

Queer Books Archive

Queer Gothic Words

Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive Edinburgh Palette Room G25c 151 London Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

A monthly book club focusing on queer gothic writing. Every month we choose a book (or selection of shorter texts) by LGBTQ+ authors, or featuring queer characters/themes to read and discuss together. We alternate between classic and contemporary texts.In April, we’re reading Cemetary Boys by Aiden Thomas.Please book in advance. If you are unable to […]

Social Sunday

Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive Edinburgh Palette Room G25c 151 London Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

On the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month, the Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive is open 2pm–4pm for our informal Social Sundays. Join us for tea, cake and lots of queer book discussion!There is no need to sign up in advance, you can just turn up.Social Sundays are a great way to learn more […]

Queer Men for Queer Literature

Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive Edinburgh Palette Room G25c 151 London Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

A friendly monthly discussion group about gay books and gay writing, for people who enjoy reading and talking about how gay writing has impacted our lives. We meet on the second Sunday of every month and we pick a different theme/topic each time.You don’t need to prepare anything in advance, but you’re welcome to bring […]

Social Sunday

Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive Edinburgh Palette Room G25c 151 London Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

On the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month, the Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive is open 2pm–4pm for our informal Social Sundays. Join us for tea, cake and lots of queer book discussion!There is no need to sign up in advance, you can just turn up.Social Sundays are a great way to learn more […]

Queer Joy

Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive Edinburgh Palette Room G25c 151 London Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Join us at our monthly Queer Joy book club! The group is taking a break in April. In May, we’re reading She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan.We meet on the third Sunday each month to discuss queer books through a lens of finding joy in LGBTQ+ stories. Queer books are often distressing or […]

Lesbian Words

Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive Edinburgh Palette Room G25c 151 London Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

A monthly informal gathering to discuss literature by lesbians and queer women.

Mapping Your Library with OurStory Scotland

Doors open 1.30pm. Workshop 2-4pm.Join Lavender Menace for a creative oral history workshop with Dom Millar-Graham, chair of OurStory Scotland. In Mapping Your Library, participants are invited to narrate their lives through the books that have meant something to them. Tell your queer story through books. Where do you find yourself on the library or […]