Chicago Pride Parade 2022
A participant holds a sign that says "Love is Love" during the 51st Chicago Pride Parade in Chicago, Sunday, June 26, 2022. Jon Durr / Associated Press
Chicago Pride Parade 2022
A participant holds a sign that says "Love is Love" during the 51st Chicago Pride Parade in Chicago, Sunday, June 26, 2022. Jon Durr / Associated Press

Book clubs have evolved into something more than just a group — they are a chance to create community and spaces.

For Pride Month, Reset talks with several organizers of queer book clubs and events at independent bookstores around the city.

GUESTS: Matt Faries, assistant manager at Unabridged Bookstore

Jess Ranard, organizer of “On Earth We’re Briefly Gay” at City Lit Books

Caro Aceves, bookseller at Open Books

Chicago Pride Parade 2022
A participant holds a sign that says "Love is Love" during the 51st Chicago Pride Parade in Chicago, Sunday, June 26, 2022. Jon Durr / Associated Press
Chicago Pride Parade 2022
A participant holds a sign that says "Love is Love" during the 51st Chicago Pride Parade in Chicago, Sunday, June 26, 2022. Jon Durr / Associated Press

Book clubs have evolved into something more than just a group — they are a chance to create community and spaces.

For Pride Month, Reset talks with several organizers of queer book clubs and events at independent bookstores around the city.

GUESTS: Matt Faries, assistant manager at Unabridged Bookstore

Jess Ranard, organizer of “On Earth We’re Briefly Gay” at City Lit Books

Caro Aceves, bookseller at Open Books