Unwell, But Well-Read is for queer (and ally!) readers who seek out stories that cut deep.
We read literary fiction that explores the ache and intimacy of the queer experience: messy, beautiful, complicated, and entirely human.
This is a space for readers who crave stories that makes them feel everything all at once, and conversations that remind them they’re not alone in it.
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UNWELL, BUT WELL-READ
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JUNE PICK
My Government Means to Kill Me by Rasheed Newson
What does it mean to come alive in a city that's also dying? For June, we're reading My Government Means to Kill Me by Rasheed Newson, a fierce and electric coming-of-age story following Trey, a young gay Black man who arrives in 1980s New York City with nothing but himself and finds everything waiting for him, including grief, chosen family, and the fire of ACT UP. This is a book full of righteous anger and unexpected joy, one that asks us what we owe each other in the middle of a crisis. Come feel it all with us this month.
Dylan is a reader from the Pacific Northwest—aka where it's always hoa hoa hoa hoaaaa season. When he's not hiking with his dogs or exploring bookstores, he's reading something either sad, queer, or heart-wrenching (but most likely all of the above). On social media (@dylanjosephwrites), Dylan highlights internet culture, intentional reading (something he's still trying to get better at himself!), and what it means to be a reader in the age of the Internet. He's also in the midst of publishing his debut novel, Little Victories—an exploration of art, love, and the ache of becoming someone new after loss.
Q's about the book club?
Joining is easy. Just subscribe above, pick your favorite host or club, and choose a plan that fits your rhythm — monthly or quarterly. Every plan includes exclusive member perks and bits of joy delivered in every box.
Joining is easy. Just subscribe above, pick your favorite host or club, and choose a plan that fits your rhythm — monthly or quarterly. Every plan includes exclusive member perks and bits of joy delivered in every box.
Allstora Tokens are your monthly key to choice. They let you decide what lands on your doorstep: Dylan Joseph's book, another club's pick, or something fun from The Pride Shop. Tokens give you the freedom to shape your reading life each month.
On the 15th of your renewal month, tokens are added to your account. You'll have 72 hours to make your selection before orders lock. We'll send a reminder when it's time to choose. Nothing ships until you make your selection.
If life gets busy, we'll still do our best to rush your book if we have stock available! Rush orders cost one token.
Totally fine. Your tokens roll forward for up to 12 months. You can stockpile them like a dragon hoarding queer literature, then spend them when the next story (or tote bag) calls your name.
Books ship once you redeem your tokens for that month's selection. Orders go out during the last week of the month and usually arrive the first week of the next month. If you redeem late, we'll do our best to get it to you quickly.
Visit your new dashboard here: 👉 https://my.allstora.com/account Log in with the same email used at checkout. If you haven't created an account yet, select "Create Account" and you'll receive a one-time passcode by email. Once signed in, your subscriptions, tokens, and orders will sync automatically.
All renewals occur on the 15th of each month. On that date, your plan renews and new tokens are added to your account.
Monthly plans → tokens issued monthly Quarterly plans → tokens issued every three months
For quarterly book club subscriptions, you will be billed every three months on the 15th for the next month's book pick. Depending on the month you sign up, you'll be on one of three cycles:
Cycle 1: January, April, July, and October books
Cycle 2: February, May, August, and November books
Cycle 3: March, June, September, and December books
For quarterly book club subscriptions, you will be billed every three months on the 15th for the next month's book pick. Depending on the month you sign up, you'll be on one of three cycles:
Cycle 1: January, April, July, and October books
Cycle 2: February, May, August, and November books
Cycle 3: March, June, September, and December books
Each club's upcoming title is announced on the 15th of the prior month. You can preview the pick and, if it's not your vibe, simply hold your tokens (for up to a year) to use on another title or item instead.
No drama. Skip it! Your tokens will patiently wait in your account (for up to a year) until a book, merch item, or moment speaks to you.
Yep! You can cancel anytime after your first renewal. No hoops, no heartbreak.
Nope! We're "read at your own pace" people. Discussion prompts go live weekly in Kiki, but you can jump in whenever the spirit (or your schedule) allows.
Don't worry, we've got you. Your memberships automatically merge behind the scenes, so you'll never be double-billed. Your perks stick around as long as you have an active subscription or membership.
Don't worry, we've got you. Your memberships automatically merge behind the scenes, so you'll never be double-billed. Your perks stick around as long as you have an active subscription or membership.
Manage everything in one place at: https://my.allstora.com/account
There you can: • Update your payment method or shipping info • Skip, switch, or cancel your plan • Review token balance and order history
Still need assistance? Contact us anytime at info@allstora.com
