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.

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.

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Queer Romance Book Club

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

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SLC Lesbians

The SLC Lesbians book club meets on the last Saturday of the month at 4 p.m.

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Pandemic Political Education

The Pandemic Political Education book club meets on the third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

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Queer Graphic Novel Book Club

The Queer Graphic Novel Book Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

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QEWBOO Sci Fi/Fantasy Book Club

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

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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. *CURRENTLY ON HIATUS*

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LGBTea + Read

The LGBTea + Read book club meets on the last Saturday of every month at Tea Zaanti, 1944 S 1100 E, Salt Lake City, UT

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Upcoming Events

Multiple Dates
QEWBOO Book Club
Sun, Apr 28
Salt Lake City
Apr 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Salt Lake City, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Apr 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Salt Lake City, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Make friends and read a new sci-fi/fantasy novel every month!
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Queer Poetry Night
Sun, Apr 28
Under the Umbrella Bookstore
Apr 28, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Under the Umbrella Bookstore, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Apr 28, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Under the Umbrella Bookstore, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Open to all open mic!
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Graphic Novel Book Club
Tue, Apr 30
Salt Lake City
Apr 30, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Salt Lake City, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Apr 30, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Salt Lake City, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Make friends and chat about a new graphic novel every month!
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Art for Palestine Pop-up
Fri, May 03
Salt Lake City
May 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Salt Lake City, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
May 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Salt Lake City, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Join the SLC Photo Community for an art sale fundraiser
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SLC Writers Group
Sat, May 04
Salt Lake City
May 04, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Salt Lake City, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
May 04, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Salt Lake City, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Writing group now accepting new members!
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#TheDiverseBaseline Book Discussion
Sun, May 05
Umbrella Cafe
May 05, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Umbrella Cafe, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
May 05, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Umbrella Cafe, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
A casual get-together to discuss what you're reading for #TheDiverseBaseline Book Challenge!
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Game Night: Thirsty Sword Lesbians
Sun, May 05
Salt Lake City
May 05, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Salt Lake City, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
May 05, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Salt Lake City, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Learn to play this new queer TTRPG!
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Rebecca Thorne | Can't Spell Treason Without Tea
Wed, May 08
The Legendarium
May 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Legendarium, 349 E 900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USA
May 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Legendarium, 349 E 900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USA
Join us for a fireside chat with the romantasy author!
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Queer Youth Art Night
Thu, May 09
Salt Lake City
May 09, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Salt Lake City, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
May 09, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Salt Lake City, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Free monthly craft night with local artist, Summer!
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Pandemic Political Education Book Club
Wed, May 15
Salt Lake City
May 15, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Salt Lake City, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
May 15, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Salt Lake City, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Make friends and learn about queer health justice!
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Third Saturday Supply Drive
Sat, May 18
Salt Lake City
May 18, 2024, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Salt Lake City, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
May 18, 2024, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Salt Lake City, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Donate life-saving items to the local houseless community
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Queer Pop-up Market
Sat, May 18
Under the Umbrella
May 18, 2024, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Under the Umbrella, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
May 18, 2024, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Under the Umbrella, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Celebrate and shop small with our queer local vendors!
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Scream Queers Horror Book Club
Sat, May 18
Salt Lake City
May 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Salt Lake City, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
May 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Salt Lake City, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Make friends and read a new horror novel every month!
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Queer Stitch Club
Tue, May 21
Under the Umbrella
May 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Under the Umbrella, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
May 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Under the Umbrella, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Crafty Queers assemble! Bring your projects and your questions for another evening of camaraderie.
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LGBTea + Read Book Club
Sat, May 25
Salt Lake City
May 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Salt Lake City, 1944 S 1100 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84106, USA
May 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Salt Lake City, 1944 S 1100 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84106, USA
Make friends, sip tea, enjoy a book!
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Queer Romance Book Club
Sun, May 26
Salt Lake City
May 26, 2024, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Salt Lake City, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
May 26, 2024, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Salt Lake City, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
Make friends and read a new romance novel every month!
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Drag Storytime: The ABC's of Queer History
Sun, May 26
Salt Lake City
May 26, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Salt Lake City, 116 S Rio Grande St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
May 26, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Salt Lake City, 116 S Rio Grande St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
A drag reading by local SLC performer Mik Jäger, followed by a conversation with the author, Dr. Seema Yasmin and Prof. Beth Clement
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LGB(iz)TQ
Wed, May 29
Under the Umbrella Bookstore
May 29, 2024, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
Under the Umbrella Bookstore, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
May 29, 2024, 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
Under the Umbrella Bookstore, 511 W 200 S Suite 120, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
A monthly meet-up for queer small business owners!
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