The Picture of Dorian Gray - by Oscar Wilde

This month, Rainbow Readers dives into one of literature’s most provocative and queer-coded classics. The Picture of Dorian Gray is a lush, haunting meditation on beauty, desire, morality, and the cost of living solely for pleasure.

> “The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it.”

> — Oscar Wilde

At the center of the novel is Dorian: eternally youthful, impossibly beautiful, and slowly unraveling as his hidden portrait bears the weight of his choices. Wilde’s only novel remains bold, biting, and surprisingly modern—full of wit, decadence, and questions that still sting today.

✨ As always: you do NOT need to finish the book to join us.

Come for the conversation, the community, and the joy of sharing space with fellow LGBTQIA+ readers. Whether you’ve read every page, skimmed a few chapters, or love a good gothic vibe—you belong here.

Bring your thoughts, your curiosity, and maybe your favorite Wilde quote. We can’t wait to see you