About us
A social group for people who love books, cinema, debate, writing, expanding their mind and - most of all - having fun and making new friends. We welcome everybody, and we love nothing more than to have members propose a book that really means something to them, so that they can share their passion for that literature with others.
We aim to be a friendly social group where curious minded people are encouraged to share their opinions and ideas with the members. Our ambitious pursuit to create such a fully charged sphere of variable thoughts sparking around, comes with the risk of catching fire 🔥. Therefore, we have some principles which are geared at maintaining good debate and ensuring that everybody has the chance to contribute a diversity of opinions and beliefs:
Inclusiveness
While most of our discussions are quite civil and not particularly contentious, occasionally people will hear views they don't agree with. Note that inclusiveness means inclusion of viewpoints you may not like. The idea is that in the ensuing debate, everyone learns more, and hopefully comes to respect and understand the viewpoint of other members, even if not agreeing
Open-mindedness
We do occasionally discuss sensitive social issues, thus we expect members to tolerate open and fair discussion. [♾📃📕♣ ] doesn't promote any form of radicalism that denigrates groups of people by their gender, race, religion or orientation (in any direction).
Feel free to be fired up about a cause that means something to you, but also have the humility to accept fair critique in return, and not expect an echo chamber or a safe space. Our club is a place to make friends and to sharpen your intellect at the same time.
Consideration
Both the hosts and the attendees alike are putting effort in having a thoughtful gathering, so we kindly ask our members to be considerate about their commitments when reserving a slot in the attendance list by:
- Updating their RSVP to "Not going" when they are unavailable for the event anymore.
- Avoiding last minute cancellation, especially if there are members in the waiting list.
⚠ Please note that having more than 2 "no shows" (RSVP and neither attend nor cancel) in less than 6 months is a reason for us to consider blocking the member account.
FAQs
What kind of books are discussed usually?
We have hosted all kinds of books, from science fiction to classic literature, self-help to feminism, economics to history.
Can I still join the event without having finished/read the featured book?
Yes! you're still welcome to join to socialize and enjoy the discussion, as long as you don't mind the spoilers.
I want to host a book discussion, what do I need to do?
Any member in our group is free - and actively encouraged - to host a discussion after they have at least attended one event with us. For the organizers to create an event they should receive the following details from the requester:
- Book name
- Event description (optional)
- Date, time, & location
Are the discussions always in person?
Mostly yes, however online events could still happen.
Are all the events strictly on books?
Not really, we could have discussions about movies, articles, concepts, etc...
Upcoming events
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Rave New World: Confessions of a Raving Reporter + AFTER-RAVE @Rockhal
Créa'pelle (The Church), 105 Rue d'Eich, 1461, Luxembourg, LUApologies in advance for the excessive use of the word “rave” in this event.
Join us — with intensity and grace — for a hybrid evening that begins with reflection and ends in bass. From a Saturday night discussion about the rave scene to an actual one in the south of Luxembourg.
You’re welcome to attend either one or both:
20:00 – 22:00 | Book Discussion @ Creapelle
“We were one nation united by the groove.”
In 1989, one rave changed Kirk Field’s life. It led him to become a “rave reporter” and witness the UK’s Summer of Love.
We’ll dive into his book Rave New World: Confessions of a Rave Reporter, though you don’t need to have read the book... curiosity is enough 😎
You can also watch the documentary beforehand HERE23:00 | Do You Rave? @ Rockhal Club
Luxembourg may not be Berlin. But every now and then, she hosts amazing raves and this is one of them!
Join me and Laureena — two passionate ravers — as we move from conversation to groove in Luxembourg’s biggest hard techno rave!
Event info & tickets HEREOh! and a gently reminder of the rave essentials:
- Black clothes
- Black shades
- Gum
- Earplugs
- An open mind
- Good sleep (the real super drug😉)
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Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
Créa'pelle (The Church), 105 Rue d'Eich, 1461, Luxembourg, LUFor this book club, I’d like to suggest a story about a woman who is simply trying to live in a way that will make society leave her alone. As usual, it doesn’t quite work out.
Convenience Store Woman has been described by The Guardian as “a deadpan Japanese tale of an oddball shop assistant that possesses a strange beauty”. What struck me, though, was not its strangeness but its calm. Unexpectedly, the book helped me find reassurance in routine itself—in small, unnoticed actions, and in the permission to exist sometimes as a function, sometimes as a fictional character.
I hope you are intrigued by now. If not, I would still encourage you to pick up Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata— it is quite short! —and to join our discussion, where we will reflect together on questions of normality, meaning in work, and the fragile line between individuality and conformity.
Links for inspiration:
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata review – sublimely weird
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/aug/07/convenience-store-woman-sayaka-murata-review6 attendees
Past events
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