Book Club 11: Die, My Love **IN THE PARK**

Co-hosted by Janine & Laura + rotating community co-hosts

Our August book club pick is Die, My Love by Ariana Harwicz.
From Goodreads:

In a forgotten patch of French countryside, a woman is battling her demons, embracing exclusion yet wanting to belong, craving freedom whilst feeling trapped, yearning for family life, but at the same time wanting to burn the entire house down. Given surprising leeway by her family for her increasingly erratic behaviour, she nevertheless feels ever more stifled and repressed. Motherhood, womanhood, the banality of love, the terrors of desire, the inexplicable brutality of 'another person carrying your heart forever': Die, My Love faces all this with a raw intensity.

It's not a question of if a breaking point will be reached, but rather when and how violent a form will it take? -- from Goodreads

🤷‍♀️ Didn’t finish the book? Haven’t started? Only here for feminist hot takes, collective unlearning, and good vibes? Perfect. We’re a no-pressure, no-expectations book club. Come exactly as you are.

⚠️ Content note: This book discusses eating disorders, body image, and misogyny. Please take care of yourself and feel free to step out or skip this session if needed.

📍 Where: *** Special location ***
Parc de l'Elysée, Av. de l'Elysée 18, 1014 Lausanne

⏰ When: Thursday, August 27th at 18:30
(about 1.5 hours + optional post-book-club hangout!)

You can grab the book through our lovely host Books Books Books, or listen to the audiobook if that feels more accessible right now.

Sign up for our newsletter to know which parts we’re focusing on — or simply show up and wing it. Bring your thoughts, your questions, your complicated feelings about mirrors, magazines, and the male gaze. We can’t wait to unpack this one together 💜📚✨

### What to Expect

• A 90-minute guided conversation led by Laura, Janine, and a rotating community co-host
• A warm, welcoming, non-judgmental space
• Thoughtful discussion, honest sharing, and room for complexity
• A mix of regulars and first-timers — everyone truly is welcome
• Time afterward to browse, chat, and connect

### Who This Is For

Anyone who wants to:

• read more feminist books,
• have meaningful conversations,
• meet new people in Lausanne,
• interrogate beauty, power, capitalism, and self-worth,
• or sit with thoughtful humans for an hour and a half (in English).

### RSVP Etiquette

Space is limited. Please adjust your RSVP if your plans change so someone else can join.

We’re looking forward to reading feminist books with you!

Your co-hosts,
Janine & Laura