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Reading is Gay

Monthly social gatherings celebrating queer voices and great stories

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Reading is Gay is London's premier gay social book club! We meet monthly to connect like-minded queer readers, sharing deep conversations about books written by diverse LGBTQ+ authors.

We host regular author Q&A events and lively "Know Homo" quiz nights, giving you the perfect balance of thoughtful discussion and relaxed social fun. Whether you come solo or with a group, our events are designed to make you feel right at home with a warm, friendly crew. Download the Heylo app, check out our upcoming schedule, and join us for our next social evening!

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Real stories of people who found their people in London.

Hannah Cole · 3 June 2026 I moved to London for the job. The loneliness nearly sent me home. Arriving in a city of nine million people and feeling invisible - and the ordinary Tuesday evening that slowly changed everything. Erin Walsh · 16 June 2026 Socialising never made sense to me. At a board game night, the rules were finally written down. As an autistic adult, the unspoken rules of socialising always left me lost and exhausted. A board game night was the first place the rules were actually explicit - and I could finally relax. Bridget Lawson · 18 June 2026 I look after my mum full time. A Saturday walk is the one hour that's mine. Caring for someone you love can quietly erase you. This is about the morning I started walking with a group of strangers, and how one hour a week gave me back to myself.