Cleis Press

The largest independent queer publishing company in the United States.
Cleis Press publishes provocative, intelligent books in the areas of sexuality, gay and lesbian studies, erotica, fiction, gender studies, and human rights.

News and announcements

  • The last Naked Readers Book Club will take place tonight!

    Join us March 15th from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. for the last Naked Reader Book Club discussion of Best Bondage Erotica 2012 , edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel. This book imagines all the ways you can get your kink on with stories of spanking, corsetry, rubber, cross-dressing, handcuffs and BDSM play that push into new and exquisitely delightful territory.

    Join us, @Cleispress, for the discussion here: https://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-forum/clubs/naked-reader-book-club/naked-reader-book-club-32/
  • Don't miss the Twitter Party with @TristanTaormino tonight at 8 p.m. EST! Follow #takemetherebook

    Take Me There' is a collection that’s by, for, and about transfolk, genderqueers, gender outlaws, and gender variant folks—people who challenge and defy rigid gender constructions. In mainstream media, the erotic identities, sex lives, and fantasies of transgender and genderqueer people are often oversimplified, sensationalized, or invisible. 'Take Me There' is an erotica collection unlike any other. The power of seeing and being seen is a central theme in the anthology; it’s not simply about passing or not passing (an idea often explored with transgender characters), but about being acknowledged and desired in a sexual context.

    Join us at twitter.com/tristantaormino tonight and follow @Cleispress for more information
  • Tues, Jan. 24, 8pm - 10pm ET: "Take Me There: Trans and Genderqueer Erotica" by Tristan Taormino

    Naked Reader Book Club Presents:

    'Take Me There' is a collection that’s by, for, and about transfolk, genderqueers, gender outlaws, and gender variant folks—people who challenge and defy rigid gender constructions. In mainstream media, the erotic identities, sex lives, and fantasies of transgender and genderqueer people are often oversimplified, sensationalized, or invisible. 'Take Me There' is an erotica collection unlike any other. The power of seeing and being seen is a central theme in the anthology; it’s not simply about passing or not passing (an idea often explored with transgender characters), but about being acknowledged and desired in a sexual context.

    Join us, with moderator Sacchi Green, Tuesday, January 24, 8pm – 10pm EST to discuss 'Take Me There' as part of the Naked Reader Book Club. We look forward to seeing you there!

    https://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-forum/clubs/naked-reader-book-club/naked-reader-book-club-29/
  • Satisfaction is Just a Whisper Away

    Tonight on Naked Reader Book Club: SWEET CONFESSIONS: Erotic Fantasies for Couples edited by Violet Blue, the lust-inciting fantasies include spanking, exhibitionism, role-playing, three-ways, and sexy adventures that inspire real couples to reach new heights of passion. Violet Blue edits with both a sharp eye and a knack for what lovers are looking for—sweet and surprising scenarios. Taboos that make the heart race and the cheek blush. Delicious and thrilling erotic bon mots for couples to both sweeten up and spice up their bedtime reading!

    In Blue’s own words: “Release your desires to the one you love, and give chase. I promise you won’t regret it.”

    Join us January 10th from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. for discussion at https://www.edenfantasys.com/sex-forum/clubs/naked-reader-book-club/naked-reader-book-club-28/

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  • Cleis Press
  • 2246 Sixth Street
  • Berkeley
  • CA94710
  • UNITED STATES

Phone:  (510) 845-8000 or (800) 780-2279

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