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Book Clubs

Under the Umbrella is a community space that welcomes groups of all sorts—but there's a special place in our heart for a queer book club. Here are a few that meet regularly at the store. Book club purchases of 5 or more copies can get 10% off each book. 

Starting in March 2023 + thanks to a grant from Project Rainbow, we are able to provide three free copies of each book club's pick of the month! Priority will be given to BIPOC, trans, disabled, and low-income readers. Apply to receive a free book using this form.

Interested in running a book club at Under the Umbrella? Email hello@undertheumbrellabookstore.com.

SLC Scream Queers

SLC Scream Queers meets at Under the Umbrella monthly on the third Saturday at 1 p.m.

Queer Romance Book Club

The Queer Romance Book Club meets on the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m.

SLC Lesbians

The SLC Lesbians book club meets on the last Saturday of the month at 2 p.m.

Queer Graphic Novel Book Club

The Queer Graphic Novel Book Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.

QEWBOO Sci Fi/Fantasy Book Club

QEWBOO—Queer Explorers of Worlds Beyond Our Own—meets on the last Sunday at 2 p.m.

My Story Belongs Youth Book Clubs

FAM Utah runs two youth book clubs on the third Sunday of each month at 1 and 2 p.m.

Upcoming Events
  • Scream Queers June
    Sat, Jun 17
    Under the Umbrella Bookstore
    Jun 17, 1:00 PM
    Under the Umbrella Bookstore, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
    SLC's queerest book club is reading and discussing The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean
  • Queer Romance Book Club June 2023
    Sun, Jun 18
    Under the Umbrella
    Jun 18, 1:00 PM
    Under the Umbrella, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
    Joy is in love with Malcolm. But Malcolm really likes Summer. Summer is in love with love. And Fox is Summer’s ex-boyfriend.
  • SLC Lesbians Book Club June 2023
    Sat, Jun 24
    Under the Umbrella Bookstore
    Jun 24, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Under the Umbrella Bookstore, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
    Lesbians Unite! We're reading Blue-Skinned Gods by SJ Sindu this month!
  • QEWBOO Book Club June
    Sun, Jun 25
    Under the Umbrella Bookstore
    Jun 25, 2:00 PM
    Under the Umbrella Bookstore, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
    Join the Queer Explorers of Worlds Beyond Our Own Book Club! June's book is Ammonite by Nicola Griffith
  • Graphic Novel Book Club June 2023
    Tue, Jun 27
    Under the Umbrella Bookstore
    Jun 27, 6:30 PM
    Under the Umbrella Bookstore, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
    Join us for another graphic novel book club meeting!
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