Queer Literary Speed Dating hosted by Emotional Labor Queen

When: June 10, 2026 - 19.30

Join us for our first ever speed dating event next Wednesday! Free! Queer Literary Speed Dating hosted by Cleo (@emotional.labor.queen) in Kreuzberg! Find love! Find new friends! Share very strong opinions about Rachel Cusk’s latest book or the decision criteria around the International Booker Prize! Ditch the apps and smokey bars.

Here’s the deal: you bring a book. It can be your most/least favourite or just something you like to talk about. You talk about it (what you love, hate, are confused by, how it reminds you of long childhood summers watching reruns of daytime soap operas) for a couple minutes to a speed dating partner. Then swap and they talk about theirs. After your time is up, swap partners. Rinse and repeat with pauses for mingling and getting to know more about that cutie that REALLY can’t stand Miranda July.

Sign-up at https://ivallansbooks.com/datingsignup to secure a spot. Space is limited and since it’s our first time we’ll start on the smaller side to make sure we can make this thing work. Please read through the details and let us know via the form if you have any questions, or you’re welcome to e-mail us or come by the store!

We’ll have drinks (alcohol and non-) available by donation and hosts on hand to help you navigate the evening. Looking forward to seeing you there!