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Join us for our March Global Readers Book Club meeting!
Join us on an extraordinary literary journey that transcends borders. Our book club invites you to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Indian and African storytelling. As we delve into the pages of captivating novels, we'll explore breathtaking landscapes, encounter unforgettable characters, and experience the power of human connection.
From the bustling streets of Mumbai to the serene savannahs of Africa, our book selections will transport you to distant lands and ignite your imagination. Each meeting will be a chance to share insights, discuss themes, and celebrate the beauty of the written word.
Together, we'll foster a sense of community and create lasting memories. Join us as we embark on this literary adventure and discover the magic that unfolds within the pages of a book.
Global Readers Book Club takes place at AARVEN (34 King Street, Margate) on the last Thursday of every month. Join us on the 27th March at 6:30pm to discuss The House of Rust by Khadija Abdalla Bajaber.
The book club is open to everyone and there’s no obligation to read every book or turn up to every meeting, come whenever you like. Entry is a £3 suggested donation, which includes a free tea or coffee, and all proceeds will be donated to our partner charity, African Promise.
ABOUT THE BOOK: The House of Rust is an enchanting novel about a Hadhrami girl in Mombasa. When her fisherman father goes missing, Aisha takes to the sea on a magical boat made of a skeleton to rescue him. She is guided by a talking scholar’s cat (and soon crows, goats, and other animals all have their say, too). On this journey Aisha meets three terrifying sea monsters. After she survives a final confrontation with Baba wa Papa, the father of all sharks, she rescues her own father, and hopes that life will return to normal. But at home, things only grow stranger.
Khadija Abdalla Bajaber’s debut is a magical realist coming-of-age tale told through the lens of the Swahili and diasporic Hadhrami culture in Mombasa, Kenya. Richly descriptive and written with an imaginative hand and sharp eye for unusual detail, The House of Rust is a memorable novel by a thrilling new voice.