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Tales to uplift

The Aesop Queer Library

Founded on a belief in the transformative power of queer storytelling, the Aesop Queer Library returns to select stores in the US. The ephemeral Library offers complimentary books by LGBTQIA2S+ authors and allies—no purchase required.

Body of Work

This year, the Library celebrates how writing that centers on the queer body can challenge assumptions, give greater visibility to stories too often overlooked or ignored, and serve as an act of joyful resistance. To that end, we have once again partnered with the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation—an indispensable advocate for freedom of speech and expression.

Donate to the ACLU

Small row of colourful books on a dark maroon shelf beside ribbed columns.

The reading list

As in years past, Penguin Random House has helped us source titles from a diverse range of LGBTQIA2S+ authors.

Peruse the reading lists.

Main Branch Book List

Reading Room Book Lists

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Find a participating store

Select stores have cleared their shelves to make way for books, while others house a dedicated Reading Room—either way, you are invited to browse the selection and choose a complimentary tome to take home.

Main Branches: Aesop Nolita, Aesop Larchmont

Reading Rooms: Aesop Abbot Kinney, Aesop Capitol Hill, Aesop Design District, Aesop Domain NORTHSIDE, Aesop Filmore Street, Aesop Georgetown, Aesop Hoboken, Aesop Lincoln Park, Aesop Montrose, Aesop NorthPark, Aesop NW 23rd Avenue, Aesop Park Slope, Aesop Silver Lake, and Aesop Walnut Street