Book Club 7: In Defense of Witches

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

Our April book club pick is In Defense of Witches by Mona Chollet, a sharp, playful, and deeply feminist essay that reclaims the figure of the “witch” to explore how independent, aging, angry, creative, and non-conforming women have long been feared, mocked, and pushed to the margins.
Part cultural history, part social critique, part rallying cry, this book asks what happens when women refuse to be nice, small, or invisible!

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

Where: Books Books Books, Lausanne

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

You can grab the book through our lovely host BooksBooksBooks, or listen to the audiobook if reading feels like too much right now.

Sign up for our newsletter to know which parts we’re focusing on, or simply show up and wing it. Bring your curiosity, your questions, your inner witch, your righteous feminist fury. We can’t wait to see you ✨

### 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,
• question norms, reclaim power, and celebrate unruly women,
• 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