All She Wrote Books Presents: July Queer Romance Book Club
When:
Sunday, Jul 12, 2026 10:30a -
12:00p
Sunday, Jul 12, 2026 10:30a -
12:00p
Where:
All She Wrote Books
75 Washington Street
Somerville, MA 02143
Admission:
$7
Hosted by:
Categories:
Accessible Spots, Good for Groups, LGBTQ+, Rainy Day Ideas
Event website:
https://www.allshewrotebooks.com/events-1/july-queer-romance-book-club-1
Join us on Sunday, July 12th at 10:30am at All She Wrote Books for a discussion of Chef's Kiss by T.J. Alexander, a deliciously fresh and witty queer rom-com where a high-strung pastry chef’s professional goals are interrupted by an unexpected career transition and the introduction of her wildly attractive nonbinary kitchen manager. Seats are limited, so snag yours quick!
Worried about finding the book? We've got you covered! Grab a physical copy through registration for the event, at Bookshop.org, or Libro.fm.
Can't make it? No worries! Let us know ASAP so we can release your spot to someone eagerly waiting on the waitlist. Don't miss out-register now!
Remember: This event has limited capacity, so grab your ticket and claim your seat before it's too late! We can't wait to see you there!
About the Book
Simone Larkspur is a perfectionist pastry expert with a dream job at The Discerning Chef, a venerable cookbook publisher in New York City. All she wants to do is create the perfect loaf of sourdough and develop recipes, but when The Discerning Chef decides to bring their brand into the 21st century by pivoting to video, Simone is thrust into the spotlight and finds herself failing at something for the first time in her life.
To make matters worse, Simone has to deal with Ray Lyton, the new test kitchen manager, whose obnoxious cheer and outgoing personality are like oil to Simone’s water. When Ray accidentally becomes a viral YouTube sensation with a series of homebrewing videos, their eccentric editor in chief forces Simone to work alongside the chipper upstart or else risk her beloved job. But the more they work together, the more Simone realizes her heart may be softening like butter for Ray.
Things get even more complicated when Ray comes out at work as nonbinary to mixed reactions—and Simone must choose between the career she fought so hard for and the person who just might take the cake (and her heart).
About the Author
TJ Alexander (they/them) is a Lambda Literary Award finalist and USA Today bestselling author who writes about queer love. Originally from Florida, they received their MA in writing and publishing from Emerson College in Boston. They live in New York City with their wife, cats, and various houseplants.
Our Book Club Guidelines
- We strive for a thoughtful and respectful discussion of the featured book and its related themes.
- You do not have to have finished the book to participate, but we ask that you contribute to the discussion in whatever way you feel comfortable.
- We do not tolerate demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.
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