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Astoria Feminist Book Group

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A long-running intersectional feminist book discussion group in Astoria, Queens, New York. www.astoriafeministbookgroup.com.

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Join us QED Astoria at noon on Saturday, December 20 to discussion Kali Fajardo-Anstine's story collection. We'll follow the meeting with a book swap, so bring a favorite to exchange!

Pick up your copy of the book @astoriabookshop.bsky.social to enjoy a 10% member discount!

15.11.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us Saturday November 15 at noon at QED Astoria to discuss Joanna Russ' book "How to Suppress Women's Writing." Grab your copy @astoriabookshop.bsky.social for a 10% book group discount.

19.10.2025 23:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us right after Sunday's meeting down on the Open Streets to chat and chill with book lovers from all over the borough at the Astoria Reading Party. ALLLLLL the book groups will be there!

SUNDAY September 28, from 1:30 to 3:30.

24.09.2025 20:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
It's Lit! A book lover's gathering. Join us on September 28 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm on the 31st Avenue Open Streets for mingling, games, and a raffle from the Astoria Reading Party, The Astoria Gay Book Club, The Astoria Feminist Book Group, and other friends.

It's Lit! A book lover's gathering. Join us on September 28 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm on the 31st Avenue Open Streets for mingling, games, and a raffle from the Astoria Reading Party, The Astoria Gay Book Club, The Astoria Feminist Book Group, and other friends.

Right after our September meeting, come on down to the 31st Avenue Open Streets for a book party! Sponsored by the Astoria Reading Party, the Astoria Gay Book Club, me, and other groups. See you on the 28th!

15.09.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Join us at noon on Sunday, September 28 at QED to discuss Saou Ichikawa's novel Hunchback. Grab your copy at the Astoria Bookshop and enjoy a 10% book club discount.

Join us at noon on Sunday, September 28 at QED to discuss Saou Ichikawa's novel Hunchback. Grab your copy at the Astoria Bookshop and enjoy a 10% book club discount.

17.08.2025 02:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
August selection: Native Tongue. Join us at noon on Saturday, August 16 at QED to discuss Suzette Haden Elgin's novel. Grab your copy at the Astoria Bookshop and enjoy a 10% book club discount! Astoriafeministbookgroup.com.

August selection: Native Tongue. Join us at noon on Saturday, August 16 at QED to discuss Suzette Haden Elgin's novel. Grab your copy at the Astoria Bookshop and enjoy a 10% book club discount! Astoriafeministbookgroup.com.

23.07.2025 03:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Snowdonia, Mar’s…

08.07.2025 00:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
July selection: A Map of Home. Join us at noon on Saturday, July 19 at QED to discuss Randa Jarrar's novel. Grab your copy at the Astoria Bookshop and enjoy a 10% book club discount. Astoriafeministbookgroup.com.

July selection: A Map of Home. Join us at noon on Saturday, July 19 at QED to discuss Randa Jarrar's novel. Grab your copy at the Astoria Bookshop and enjoy a 10% book club discount. Astoriafeministbookgroup.com.

21.06.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh! Your show too?

19.06.2025 04:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Turns out the character is actually an editor at Sanseido, which is a dictionary that focuses on contemporary usage. A later scene shows him writing an entry… isn’t it fun to see one’s obscure profession make it onto the screen?

03.06.2025 19:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Field trip! Let’s go see this woman-led comedy show! DM me if you’re interested.

22.05.2025 21:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
June selection: All Fours. Join us at noon on Saturday, June 21 @QED to discuss Miranda July's noviel. Grab your copy @astoriabookshop and enjoy a 10% book club discount! AstoriaFeministBookGroup.com

June selection: All Fours. Join us at noon on Saturday, June 21 @QED to discuss Miranda July's noviel. Grab your copy @astoriabookshop and enjoy a 10% book club discount! AstoriaFeministBookGroup.com

Join us in June to talk about Miranda July's latest...

19.05.2025 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just idle close and stage-whisper, β€œcome back to bed! Whatever it is can wait.”

24.04.2025 02:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi friends! Looking for a few volunteers to table with me at the Astoria Food Pantry Rolling Library's 5th Annual Queer Book Fair on Astoria's Open Streets June 7. Drop into the blog astoriafeministbookgroup.com or check your email for details and a response form!

22.04.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m surprised she even had a passport.

22.04.2025 03:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Members, message me for a discount code for tickets to @penamerica.bsky.social World Voices Festival events!

21.04.2025 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
May selection: The Human Origins of Beatrice Porter and other Essential Ghosts. Join us at noon on Saturday, May 17 @QED to discuss Soraya Palmer's novel. Grab your copy @AstoriaBookshop and enjoy a 10% book club discount! Astoriafeministbookgroup.com

May selection: The Human Origins of Beatrice Porter and other Essential Ghosts. Join us at noon on Saturday, May 17 @QED to discuss Soraya Palmer's novel. Grab your copy @AstoriaBookshop and enjoy a 10% book club discount! Astoriafeministbookgroup.com

19.04.2025 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

When done right, yes!

19.04.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It will be announced tomorrow (April 19)!

18.04.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Astoria Bookshop Books of all kinds for readers of all ages, located in central Astoria, Queens. Established 2013.

Peek at my want-to-read pile here:

astoriabookshop.com/lists/L6ZKEf...

05.04.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
orange background with black text that reads: April selection: Creep. Join us at noon on Saturday April 19 at QED to discuss Myriam Gurba's essays. Grab your copy at the Astoria Bookshop and enjoy a 10% book club discount. AstoriaFeministBookGroup.com

orange background with black text that reads: April selection: Creep. Join us at noon on Saturday April 19 at QED to discuss Myriam Gurba's essays. Grab your copy at the Astoria Bookshop and enjoy a 10% book club discount. AstoriaFeministBookGroup.com

22.03.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Read more books by Brown authors.

Read more books by Black authors.

Read more books by Hispanic authors.

Read more books by Middle Eastern authors.

Read more books by Indigenous authors.

Diversify your reading list. Read books written by marginalised voices.

10.03.2025 04:59 β€” πŸ‘ 821    πŸ” 169    πŸ’¬ 34    πŸ“Œ 8
A blue paint splotch is the background for text listing the meeting information.

A blue paint splotch is the background for text listing the meeting information.

Please join us at QED on March 22 at noon to discuss Aminder Dhaliwal's graphic novel. Grab your copy @astoriabookshop.bsky.social for a 10% book group discount!

Also, please reach out to me personally if you're on Signal and you'd like to join our new group chat.

23.02.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Our February selection is Nightbitch, by Rachel Yoder. Please join us on February 22 at noon at QED in Astoria to discuss the book!

Our February selection is Nightbitch, by Rachel Yoder. Please join us on February 22 at noon at QED in Astoria to discuss the book!

19.01.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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