Book Club 8: I Who Have Never Known Men

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

Our May book club pick is I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman, a quiet, unsettling, and deeply philosophical novel about a woman raised in captivity, cut off from the world, language, and history. Spare and hypnotic, the book explores isolation, freedom, memory, and what it means to be human when identity is formed without comparison, desire, or inherited roles.

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

Where: Books Books Books, Lausanne

⏰ When: Wednesday, May 21st 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 that feels more accessible.

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 quiet thoughts. We can’t wait to sit with 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,
• explore themes of isolation, freedom, humanity, and resilience,
• or sit quietly and thoughtfully with others 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