Book Club 11: Die, My Love

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

This Month’s Book: Die, My Love by Ariana Harwicz

About this book: 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?

📚 Find it at Books Books Books and enjoy 10% off when you mention it's for Feminist Book Club.

🤷‍♀️ 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: Please note that due to the summer holiday, we're meeting outside in the park! See the new location

⏰ When: 18:30–20:30 (plan for 2 hours + optional post-book-club hangout)

What to Expect

• A 2-hour guided conversation led by Laura, Janine, and a rotating 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 identity, justice, joy, rage, desire, friendship, and community,
• or sit with other 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