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Book Club: Voices of Latin America - Una Marson Library

Join us at Una Marson Library for Voices of Latin America, a book club dedicated to celebrating the rich and diverse voices of Latin American writers. Each month, we’ll explore a different work by an author from Latin America, discussing themes, stories, and the unique cultural perspectives they bring.

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4th Friday of every month from 5pm to 6pm

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Description

Meetings take place on the 4th Friday of every month from 5pm to 6pm at Una Marson Library, 62 Thurlow Street, SE17 2GN.


Copies of the selected book will be available at the library desk a month before each meeting—simply pick up a copy, no need to reserve in advance.

 

  • 24 Jan – Violeta by Isabel Allende (Chile)
  • 28 Feb – The Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas by Machado de Assis (Brazil)
  • 28 Mar – The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enriquez (Argentina)
  • 25 Apr – Paradais by Fernanda Melchor (Mexico)
  • 23 May – Fresh Dirt from the Grave by Giovanna Rivero (Bolivia)
  • 27 Jun – Before Night Falls by Reinaldo Arenas (Cuba)
  • 25 Jul – Hemisferio Cuir – an anthology of young queer Latin American poetry, selected and translated by Leo Boix (as part of Pride Month)
  • 22 Aug – Where There Was Fire by John Manuel Arias (Costa Rica)
  • 26 Sep – Open Veins of Latin America by Eduardo Galeano (Uruguay) (as part of Latin American History Month)
  • 24 Oct – Tidal Waters by Velia Vidal (Colombia) (as part of Black History Month)
  • 28 Nov – The Distance Between Us by Renato Cisneros (Peru) (as part of Non-Fiction Month)
  • 19 Dec – November: A Novel by Jorge Galán (El Salvador)

Whether you're new to Latin American literature or a lifelong fan, Voices of Latin America is a welcoming space to share thoughts, ideas, and a love for great books.

All are welcome!

Tickets

Free event

How to get there

By bus
Bus: 42, 136, 343
By train
Nearest station: Elephant & Castle
By tube
Nearest station: Elephant & Castle
Location
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62 Thurlow Street
London
SE17 2GN
United Kingdom

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