Heart of Glass | Queer Book Club: February 2026 - Meet the Author

This month we’ll be discussing 'Sense of Self' and meeting the author James Lefebure. Queer Book Club is an inclusive reading group open to anyone from St Helens to come together to read and discuss LGBTQIA+ literature. Founded in Autumn 2023 by a group of local queer artists, producers and book-lovers, Queer Book Club is a space to share a love of queer novels, memoirs and writing. 'Sense of Self' by James Lefebure is a queer body horror and relatable tale of the desire to be accepted. Caleb has always felt like an outsider, but when a stranger pulls him back from the edge and welcomes him into a warm, accepting community, Caleb dares to hope. As he descends into a faith soaked in mystery and flesh, Caleb must confront the question that has haunted him all his life: Is being loved worth losing yourself completely? This will also be a very special book club as the author of this month's book, James Lefebure, will be joining us at The Book Stop while we read and discuss the book.