What we’re about
Although located in West London, the book club prides itself on being a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone , where every opinion is valued, and every voice is heard. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just starting your literary journey, the West London Book Club offers a supportive environment to explore new ideas and forge lasting friendships.
In addition to our monthly meetings, the West London Book Club hosts a variety of literary events, including author talks. These events provide unique opportunities for members to engage with the literary world beyond the pages of a book and to connect with local authors and fellow readers.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- September book: I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman.The Owl and Monkey Cocktail Bar, London£8.00
Welcome to our September book club kit: I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman. Available on Amazon and all good bookstores from £4.99, this haunting and heartbreaking novel delves into humanity set in a deserted world. At just 188 pages, it is a compact yet powerful read during this summer! “Don’t judge by its cover, it stimulates intelligence and triggers more than what you thought.”
Synopsis:
Deep underground, thirty-nine women are confined in a cage, watched over by silent guards. They have no memory of how they got there, no notion of time, and only vague recollections of their past lives. Above ground, an unknown world awaits - abandoned, devastated by a virus, or something else entirely.Amidst the burn of electric light that blurs day into night, a young girl sits alone, outcast. She holds the key to the others’ escape and survival in the strange world above. This young woman, who has never known men, must navigate the terrifying but also exciting unknowns.
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Join us to discuss this gripping narrative of survival, resilience, and the quest for identity. Our book club sessions are a great way to engage in lively discussions, share insights, and meet fellow book lovers, sometimes the author as well.
The Insight Society is a UK-based research organisation that provides a premier platform for exclusive, trend-setting lectures, dialogues, and discussions on a global scale. This informal book club is just a part of our comprehensive efforts to foster informed public discourse and informal intellectual engagement.
We host two sessions per book each month: a book discussion over coffee and another with drinks in an elegant cocktail bar in South Kensington.
This session is in cocktail bar.
Follow us on Instagram for updates.
If you prefer a direct bank transfer to avoid Meetup fees, please email [email protected]
with your full name and the number of tickets required. - Oct book: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang.The Owl and Monkey Cocktail Bar, London£8.00
Welcome to our Oct book club kit: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang. This satirical literary thriller takes you on a provocative journey through the mysteries of human nature under today’s what is labelled as political correctness.
Synopsis
June, a talented yet unrecognised writer, finds herself overshadowed by her friend Athena, a literary sensation. According to June, Athena has it all - money, fame, one bestselling novel after another - not because Athena is a much better writer than her, but because Athena is a beauty in the public eye and fits into the politically correct landscape, while June herself is just a “brown-haired, brown-eyed white woman from Philly.”But then a freak accident happened, June seems to find a light at the end of the tunnel. But, is it? With its immersive first-person narrative and razor-sharp critique, this book explores the complexities of ambition, identity, and success with a sheen of racial politics and cultural diversity.
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Join us to discuss this captivating and, at times, horrific novel. Our book club sessions are a great way to engage in lively discussions, share insights, and meet fellow book lovers, sometimes the author as well.
The Insight Society is a UK-based research organisation that provides a premier platform for exclusive, trend-setting lectures, dialogues, and discussions on a global scale. This informal book club is just a part of our comprehensive efforts to foster informed public discourse and informal intellectual engagement.
We host two sessions per book each month: a book discussion over coffee and another with drinks in an elegant cocktail bar in South Kensington.
This session is in cocktail bar.
Follow us on Instagram for updates.
If you prefer a direct bank transfer to avoid Meetup fees, please email [email protected] with your full name and the number of tickets required.
- Oct book: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang.Taste of Joy by Jonathan Georgery, London£8.00
Welcome to our Oct book club kit: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang. This satirical literary thriller takes you on a provocative journey through the mysteries of human nature under today’s what is labelled as political correctness.
Synopsis
June, a talented yet unrecognised writer, finds herself overshadowed by her friend Athena, a literary sensation. According to June, Athena has it all - money, fame, one bestselling novel after another - not because Athena is a much better writer than her, but because Athena is a beauty in the public eye and fits into the politically correct landscape, while June herself is just a “brown-haired, brown-eyed white woman from Philly.”But then a freak accident happened, June seems to find a light at the end of the tunnel. But, is it? With its immersive first-person narrative and razor-sharp critique, this book explores the complexities of ambition, identity, and success with a sheen of racial politics and cultural diversity.
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Join us to discuss this captivating and, at times, horrific novel. Our book club sessions are a great way to engage in lively discussions, share insights, and meet fellow book lovers, sometimes the author as well.
The Insight Society is a UK-based research organisation that provides a premier platform for exclusive, trend-setting lectures, dialogues, and discussions on a global scale. This informal book club is just a part of our comprehensive efforts to foster informed public discourse and informal intellectual engagement.
We host two sessions per book each month: a book discussion over coffee and another with drinks in an elegant cocktail bar in South Kensington.
This session is in coffee shop exclusively booked for us.
Follow us on Instagram for updates.
If you prefer a direct bank transfer to avoid Meetup fees, please email [email protected] with your full name and the number of tickets required.
