Read with Pride

About this event

The demon Vitrine-immortal, powerful, and capricious-loves the dazzling city of Azril. She has mothered, married, and maddened the city and its people for generations, and built it into a place of joy and desire, revelry and riot. And then the angels come, and the city falls. Vitrine is left with nothing but memories and a book containing the names of those she has lost-and an angel, now bound by her mad, grief-stricken curse to haunt the city he burned. She mourns her dead and rages against the angel she longs to destroy. Made to be each other's devastation, angel and demon are destined for eternal battle. Instead, they find themselves locked in a devouring fascination that will change them both forever. Together, they unearth the past of the lost city and begin to shape its future. But when war threatens Azril and everything they have built, Vitrine and her angel must decide whether they will let the city fall again, or break from everything they've known and build a forbidden and ungoverned future. This title is also available as an eAudiobook on Hoopla. Read with Pride is an ongoing reading group that meets the first Thursday of each month and reads fiction and nonfiction from the LGBTQ+ community. Please register online. Co-sponsored by Saratoga Pride

What to Expect

• A discussion of the featured book, facilitated by a librarian.
• Discussions follow a loose, guided structure.
• You do not need to finish the book to attend or participate.
• Participants are welcome to listen quietly or join the discussion—both are valued.
• No pressure to speak, read aloud, or share personal experiences.
• The group will focus on open-ended questions rather than right or wrong answers.
• You may arrive late or leave early if needed.

Sensory Information

• The discussion takes place in a shared indoor space with conversational-level noise.
• Seating is library-style (chairs around a table or in a circle).
• Lighting is standard indoor lighting.
• Voices may overlap during discussion, but the librarian helps keep turn-taking clear.
• The program is generally calm and predictable, with minimal movement.

Sensory Supports

• Listening without speaking is always okay.
• Fidget tools or quiet sensory items are welcome.
• You are welcome to take breaks or step out if you need to.
• Written prompts or questions may be available to follow along.
• Staff are happy to help with seating preferences when possible.
• Additional accessibility supports may be available—please ask library staff.

Saratoga Springs Public Library aims to make all programs welcoming and accessible. If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact the library at 518-584-7860 in advance.

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