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Join us to discuss books found in translation.
In this book group, we will read fiction by a range of award-winning authors based at the edges of the European Union, who draw from experience to imagine border-crossing, and the encounter with an alien world, from a range of perspectives. Tackling themes of mobility, curiosity and identity, these authors invite us to empathize with characters determined to make meaning out of fractured and divided lives. Across East Europe, a majority of citizens live less than two hours drive from the edge of their country. The challenge, excitement and risk of crossing into a different culture, history, language and worldview have captured the attention of writers, including those in countries that have joined the European Union, and those where international travel requires enormous sacrifices.
Book for Monday January 9th: Crossing, by Pajtim Statovci
For more information on Crossing visit: https://www.worldliteraturetoday.org/blog/interviews/writing-cocoon-absolute-freedom-conversation-pajtim-statovci-and-david-hackston
Book for Monday February 13th: The City & the City, China Mieville
Book for Monday March 13th: I'm not going anywhere, Rumena Buzarovska (including visit by the author)
Book for Monday April 10th: Flights, Olga Tokarczuk
Book for Monday May 8th: Time Shelter, Georgi Gospodinov
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs | Adult Education |
TAGS: | books | book clubs |
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