Welcome to the
A hybrid (in-person + Zoom) leftist book club reading fiction and nonfiction about resisting systems of harm and building collective care.
We read and discuss work that confronts:• Racism • Colonialism • Zionism • Border Violence • Patriarchy • Ableism • Religious Oppression • Capitalism & MoreWe center Black, Indigenous, Palestinian, migrant, disabled, queer, trans, poor, and religious-minority voices.This is a solidarity space.
No debating anyone’s humanity.
This circle is:• Pro-Palestinian
• Anti-racist
• Anti-fascist
• Anti-Zionist
• Pro-migrant
• Anti-ableist
• Queer-affirming
• Trauma-informedWe are here for learning, unlearning, care, and collective liberation — not for “both-sides” debates about genocide, deportation, or state violence.
We aim to be accessible to all, including disabled readers, trauma-impacted participants and those who fear meeting in person for safety reasons.• Hybrid meetings (in person in Cincinnati + Zoom)
• Multiple reading formats welcome
• Cameras optional
• Chat welcome (But no pressure to speak or engage)
• Breaks included
• Clear agenda and content notes
• Fiction & nonfiction
• Monthly (No pressure to attend all meetings, join when you can)
A Note on
For community safety:• RSVP and vetting required
• Location and Zoom link shared only after approval
• No recording or screenshots
• Right to remove participants who violate boundaries
• This is not a neutral “dialogue” space — it is a solidarity spaceFirst read:
February - bell hooks — All About Love - Meeting date/time TBD
Care is political.
Solidarity is a practice.
Reading together is one way we build a better world.We’re committed to accessibility. Contact us if you have access needs or questions.