“Home Is Where You Queer Your Heart” is a live and virtual book event and cookout hosted by East End Books Ptown, 398 Commercial St., on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m. It will feature readings by Miah Jeffra, Baruch Porras-Hernandez, and other queer writers and artists. Registration is $5 suggested donation at eastendbooksptown.com.