Rainbow Reads Book Club

Rainbow Reads Book Club is a discussion group for adults interested in LGBTQ+ literature. This meeting will focus on *Giovanni’s Room* (1956) by James Baldwin, a novel about a young American living in Paris as he reflects on relationships with men and women and struggles to find his place in society while his lover Giovanni awaits execution for murder.

Copies are available at the West Roxbury Branch circulation desk while supplies last, and readers may also request the book through the Boston Public Library catalog.

When: Monday, November 9, 2026

Showtimes: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Book: *Giovanni’s Room* by James Baldwin

Audience: Open to all adults interested in discussing LGBTQ+ books.

Tickets: Price not available

Venue: West Roxbury Branch, 1961 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA 02132

Location: Conference Room on the lower level of the library

Library Hours: The branch is open from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the day of the event.

Accessibility: Disability accommodations and language services can be requested through the department listed in the event’s contact information. At least two weeks’ notice is requested to arrange accommodations.

Contact: Tali L. at westroxbury@bpl.org or 617-325-3147.