Equality and Diversity UK LGBTQ+ Book Club
The next meeting of the LGBTQ+ Book Club is
Wednesday 28th January 2026
Read. Reflect. Rethink. Reimagine.
Join us for another vibrant and thought-provoking LGBTQ+ Book Club meeting!
At this meeting, we will be discussing:
ACE - What Asexuality Reveals about Desire, Society and the Meaning of Sex, by Angela Chen
An engaging exploration of what it means to be asexual in a world that’s obsessed with sexual attraction, and what the ace perspective can teach all of us about desire and identity.
Journalist Angela Chen creates her path to understanding her own asexuality with the perspectives of a diverse group of asexual people. Vulnerable and honest, these stories include a woman who had blood tests done because she was convinced that “not wanting sex” was a sign of serious illness, and a man who grew up in a religious household and did everything “right,” only to realize after marriage that his experience of sexuality had never been the same as that of others.
Disabled aces, aces of color, gender-nonconforming aces, and aces who both do and don’t want romantic relationships all share their experiences navigating a society in which a lack of sexual attraction is considered abnormal. Chen’s careful cultural analysis explores how societal norms limit understanding of sex and relationships and celebrates the breadth of sexuality and queerness.
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What is the LGBTQ+ Book Club?
Every six weeks, we’ll come together to explore powerful LGBTQ+ literature that sparks change, in ourselves, our workplaces, and the world around us.
Whether you're LGBTQ+ or an ally, this club offers a space to learn, share, ask questions, and commit to inclusion in personal and professional life
Our Mission
To promote LGBTQ+ equality, challenge discrimination, and build positive relationships between LGBTQ+ communities and other diverse groups.
Through reading and discussion, we’ll increase our knowledge, empathy, and confidence to create inclusive environments for all
Who should join?
- LGBTQ+ people and allies across all sectors
- Teachers, leaders, HR professionals, support staff, community workers
- Anyone curious about equality, identity, and inclusive culture
- People ready to grow, challenge bias, and make a real difference
What you'll gain
- Insight into LGBTQ+ experiences past and present
- Practical ways to support LGBTQ+ colleagues, family, friends, and others
- Space to reflect on your own views and actions
- Confidence to speak up, advocate, and lead inclusion
How it works
- First session (2nd June): Choose and read one book from our list
- Every six weeks: We meet to reflect, discuss, and dive deeper
- Sessions include open discussion, creative tasks, guest voices, and real-world challenges
- 2nd session we begin to collectively read the same book and provide feedback, learning, action points, impact, what we will stop doing start doing, change and commit to
- Everyone’s voice matters. You bring the curiosity, we bring the safe space
Why this matters
Inclusive reading leads to inclusive thinking and inclusive action. This is more than a book club. It's a movement for everyday change.
- Be part of the conversation.
- Be part of the change.
- Be part of the club.
Contact Information
Register your interest by completing the form below, or email: administrator@equalityanddiversity.co.uk
Be sure to share your book selection when you register We will send you the Zoom Link after registration
If you are not already registered, please complete the registration form below
Suggested books to read
Please select a book and let us know your choice
- Outrage- Ellen Jones
- Trans*- Jack Halberstam
- Bi- Julia Shaw
- We Have Always Been Here- Samra Habib
- Beyond the Gender Binary- Alok Vaid Menon
- Queer Data- Kevin Guyan
- The Transgender Issue- Shon Faye
- None of the Above- Travis Alabanza
- We can do Better than This- Edited by Amelia Abraham
- A Dutiful Boy- Mohsin Zaidi
- How We Desire- Carolin Emcke
- The Black Flamingo – Dean Atta
- Rainbow Milk – Paul Mendez
- Trans Like Me – CN Lester
- Ace – Angela Chen
- Science of Bisexuality – Julia Shaw
- Outlawed – Anna North
- Last Night at the Telegraph Club – Malinda Lo
- Real Life – Brandon Taylor
- Queer Intentions – Amelia Abraham
- Gender Explorers – Juno Roche
- This Book is Gay – Juno Dawson
- The Transgender Issue – Shon Faye
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