The next meeting of the Central London reading group is on Thursday 21st November at 7pm at Housmans Bookshop. 

We will be discussing Hezbollah The Political Economy of Lebanon's Party of God by Joseph Daher.

If you don't have a copy of the book and would like to buy one Housmans have kindly given LBC members 20% off on this book either in-store or online with code 'ilovebookclub'. 

You're also welcome to come along if you aren't able to read the book, we will use it as a jumping off point for a broader discussion.

(The group usually meets on the third Thursday of every month at 7pm. We have a group WhatsApp chat which you can join at https://chat.whatsapp.com/CoXja9HmhzKCHCtSO0x3a9)

Hi all! This month we're discussing Uncommon Wealth by Kojo Koram.

Do ask at the desk for where the reading room is - for this month we may be in the ground floor cafe.

Come along even if you've not read the book - all are welcome! Normally we go for post-discussion drinks if people are inclined.

(The group usually meets once a month on a Saturday afternoon. We have a group WhatsApp chat which you can join at https://chat.whatsapp.com/K6wqewUnkbCF86UKpA4hhZ)

The next South London reading group meets on Thursday 28th November at Peckham Levels (95a Rye Lane, SE15 4ST) 5th floor at 7pm.

The book being discussed is Tomorrow Sex Will Be Good Again: Women and Desire in the Age of Consent by Katherine Angel.

You're welcome to come along even if you aren't able to read the whole book, the book will be used as a jumping off point for a broader discussion.

You do not have to be a Left Book Club member to attend so take a friend along.

Everyone is welcome!

Ever wondered about the stories that shape our understanding of race, justice, and the Black diaspora? Join us for an evening with award-winning journalist Gary Younge as he presents "Dispatches from the Diaspora," a powerful collection of writing that spans three decades of groundbreaking journalism.

Join us on Monday 2nd December, from 7-11pm at Reference Point (2 Arundel St, London, WC2R 3DA).

"Dispatches from the Diaspora" takes readers to the frontlines of history:

Our guest, Gary Younge, brings these moments to life through the lens of someone who has not just witnessed but deeply analysed their significance. As winner of the 2023 Orwell Prize for Journalism and a professor of sociology at the University of Manchester, his work bridges the worlds of academic insight and compelling storytelling.

"Every citizen – and citizen journalist – should have a copy," writes Lemn Sissay of this essential collection. Nesrine Malik calls it "a public service," whilst Bernardine Evaristo celebrates Younge as "an outstanding journalist and chronicler." The book examines how much change is possible whilst unflinchingly acknowledging the systems that resist transformation.

Through pieces published in Granta, New York Times, Financial Times, and beyond, "Dispatches" creates an unrivalled body of work that examines the most significant issues facing the Black diaspora. As Priyamvada Gopal notes, Younge stands as "one of Britain's few true public intellectuals... A tonic for our fighting spirit in wearying times."

Join us for what promises to be an illuminating evening of discussion, followed by our Christmas Social with drinks and music. Reserve your ticket now!

Schedule:
7:00pm - Doors open
7:30-9:00pm - In conversation with Gary Younge
9:00-11:00pm - Christmas Social with drinks and music

Tickets:
Members - Free
Non-members - £8