Queer History 101 Book Club

Queer History 101 is dedicated to highlighting iconic books that explore the lives of LGBTQ+ folks past and present.

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DECEMBER PICK

Queer as Folklore: The Hidden Queer History of Myths and Monsters by Sacha Coward

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Peppermint & Hugh Ryan

Peppermint rose to fame as the first out trans contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race, finishing as runner-up. She then made history as the first trans woman to originate a principal role on Broadway in Head Over Heels. Peppermint is also an activist, serving as the ACLU's first Artist Ambassador for Trans Justice and raising funds for LGBTQ+ organizations. She has been recognized for her work with award nominations and honors, including a GLAAD Media Award nomination, a "Queeroes" award, and a spot on OUT magazine's "OUT100" list.

Hugh Ryan is an award-winning historian, curator, and writer. He is the author of The Women's House of Detention: A Queer History of a Forgotten Prison and When Brooklyn Was Queer, which is currently being developed as an XR series by Elliot Page. He teaches nonfiction writing in the MFA program at Bennington College.

Q's about the book club?

: To join Queer History 101, simply subscribe on our website. The cost is $24.50/month + shipping for the physical book and perks delivered to your doorstep. Perks include a complimentary Allstora membership, exclusive interviews, and limited-edition collectibles, with more exciting things to come!
: Yes! However, if you’d like to continue getting 30% off all books on our site, you’ll have to sign up for an Allstora membership separately.
: For book club subscriptions, you will be billed on a monthly basis on the 15th of each month, regardless of the date you first subscribe.
: We will announce each month’s selection on the 15th of the prior month. If you're not interested in a particular month's book selection, you have the option to skip that month's shipment and receive a gift card for the equivalent amount. If you'd like to opt for the gift card, you have until the 17th to let us know.
: When you sign up for a Book Club subscription, our system will automatically cancel your membership, so you aren’t paying double! Membership is a complimentary perk of any Book Club subscription.
: Back when we were ShopQueer.co, Queer History 101 was our original book club subscription! We're so excited to be relaunching this club with extra perks for our Allstora family.