Do Ask, Do Tell with Stu Oakley & Lotte Jeffs at Veranda Books

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On Thursday 18 September 2025, Veranda Books is delighted to host Lotte Jeffs and Stu Oakley, co-authors of the groundbreaking guide Do Ask, Do Tell. This lively evening will celebrate their book, which offers an essential, accessible, and uplifting introduction to the richness of queer life.

With warmth, humour, and honesty, Lotte and Stu open up conversations that many people may have hesitated to begin. Their book dismantles fear around “saying the wrong thing” and instead encourages openness, curiosity, and respectful dialogue. Together, they tackle the questions often left unspoken, offering insights that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.

The event runs from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, and all are warmly welcome — whether queer, straight, cis, trans, or anywhere in between. More than a book discussion, this promises to be an inspiring evening of conversation, connection, and celebration of diverse identities.

Join Veranda Books for a thought-provoking and inclusive gathering, and leave with a fresh perspective on the power of asking, listening, and telling.

Find out more, here.