the Feminist Library, 161 Sumner Road, London SE15 6JL
☕ Next meeting: Sat 21 June 2.00-3.30pm
📍Location: Feminist Library
📖 Book: Annika Norlin, Colony
📚 Previous books we’ve read: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/herstories-book-club
Burnt-out from a demanding job and a bustling life in the city, Emelie has left town to spend a few days in the country. Once there, she encounters a mysterious group of seven people, each with personal stories full of pain, alienation, and the longing to live differently. They are misfits and all led by the enigmatic and charismatic Sara. How did they end up there? Are they content with the rigid roles they’ve been assigned? And what happens when an outsider appears and is initially drawn to their alternative lifestyle, but cannot help stirring things up?
A multi-awarded blend of humour, emotion, unforgettable characters, and sharp social commentary, Colony is a magnetic and deeply touching story about love, community, and the unfathomable power we have over others and that others have over us.