Reading is Gay
London's gay book club: a relaxed monthly social for readers at The Railway in Clapham, with Meet the Author evenings when the month's writer comes in (Phil Melanson for Florenzer in November) and a Nonfiction Night in December. Sign-up is through Instagram.
- Who it's for
- Men
- Where
- South London
- Find them
- @readingisgay_
When and where
Tuesday 7pm to 9pm
Monthly, usually a Tuesday evening; the book and date on Instagram
The Railway, Clapham High Street, SW4 7UR
Over 18s. Author events are not spoiler-free, by the club's own warning.
Coming up
Tuesday 24 November 7pm to 9pm
Meet the Author: Phil Melanson, Florenzer
The Railway, Clapham, SW4 7UR
Tickets and detailsTuesday 8 December 7pm to 9pm
Nonfiction Nights: a surprise non-fiction author
The Railway, Clapham, SW4 7UR
Tickets and details
Never done it before
Message @readingisgay_ on Instagram to sign up for the next social, read the month's book, and go to The Railway for seven.
What they don't say
- The club has no site and its Instagram could not be checked; the facts here are from the venue's listings.
- Whether there is a charge is not stated on the listings read.
- Which Tuesday the ordinary monthly social falls on is not published outside Instagram.
Every fact here was checked on 11 October 2026, against 3 sources. Training nights and fees change, so if something is out of date, tell us.
Hear when something new is added.
New clubs, changed training nights, and the occasional weekend. No more than that.
Or come and meet people all at once.
A weekend away with a group of gay men, and nothing to prove.