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We sat around some hot drinks discussing James Baldwin's Giovanni's Room with full hearts and full minds.
We're keeping it going in the upcoming year! We'll be reading Shani Mootoo's Valmiki's Daughter and meeting up on February 6th at Bridgehead (Bank and Gilmour)! Join us! We want people to be involved in how the book club runs and help us pick books so write down your suggestions (or just memorize them!) and bring them with you to the next book club meeting! The VENUS ENVY crew is being all sweet and lovely and giving a 15% discount on this book when their order comes in around mid-January! Just mention the book club to get the deal. Books can also be purchased at other local bookstores, or you can borrow them from the library. If you are having trouble accessing a copy, please let us know by email or msg us here on Facebook. We can always hook you up with a copy if needed.
Info on Valmiki's Daughter:
In Valmiki's Daughter, Giller Prize finalist and bestselling novelist Shani Mootoo returns to some of the themes she first explored in her breakout book, Cereus Blooms at Night, to offer a hugely entertaining and hypnotically beautiful family saga.The story centers on a wealthy Trinidadian family -- in particular, Valmiki, a renowned doctor and loving, if confused, father; and his youngest daughter, Viveka, lively, intelligent, and intent on escaping the gilded cage that protects but also smothers her. With this masterful novel, Mootoo peels back layers of prejudice to expose the complex interaction of race, gender, class, and sexuality. Discerning but non-judgmental, she eases us deep into the fascinating lives of her characters and creates a juicy, sexy, beautiful book, full of the vigorous stuff of life.
Some info on the D'Oprah book club:
- Books that will be chosen will address intersectional issues ie. gender, queerness, race, class, etc. - We would like for the discussions to take place in an anti-racist/anti-oppressive perspective. We do however acknowledge that we are all at different points in understanding and learning what anti-racism/anti-oppression means to us. - Though allies may join, it is primarily open to Indigenous peoples and people of colour. - Friendly reminder to allies, this ain't no anti-oppression workshop, so please respect this space as being a QT2IPOC centered space.
Note on Accessibility:
The Bridgehead Coffeehouse at Albert/Bank is wheelchair accessible and has accessible washrooms. We will also have bus tickets if folks need them.
Hope to see you all come out! Peace up! The Agitate! Crew
