June 17th, 2026 Book Club Meeting

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Our June book club picks are to honor our allyship.

Come join us to talk about the challenges LGBTQ+ people face individually and in their community, and how to be good allies. You can choose to either some or all of either book.

Woodworking by Emily St. James published in March 2025, available in all formats and is 368 pages. Pen America interviewed Ms. St. James the month her book was published about what she hopes you learn about the trans experience from reading her debut novel. The interview can be read by clicking here.

Is This a Cry For Help by Emily Austin, published in January 2026, available in all formats, and is 304 pages. The hardback is less expensive than the paperback. The e-book version is only $2.99. Emily's website gives her bio, a synopsis of her books and interviews she's given. You can read about her by clicking here.