Book Club 12: Greater than the Sum of our Parts

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

This Month’s Book: Greater than the Sum of Our Parts: Feminism, Inter/Nationalism, and Palestine by Nada Elia

About this Book: An inspiring and intersectional re-imagining of the path to liberation in Palestine 'An inspiring call to action that deconstructs the many oppressive systems we currently find ourselves struggling against' - Adam Horowitz, Mondoweiss How is the struggle for Palestinian freedom bound up in other freedom struggles, and how are activists coming together globally to achieve justice and liberation for all? In this bold book, Palestinian activist Nada Elia unpacks Zionism, from its hyper militarism to incarceration, its environmental devastation, and gendered violence. She insists that Palestine's fate is linked through bonds of solidarity with other communities crossing racial and gender lines, weaving an intersectional feminist understanding of Israeli apartheid throughout her analysis. She also looks deeper into the interconnectedness of Palestine with Black, migrant, and queer movements, and with other indigenous struggles against settler colonialism, including that of Native Americans. Greater than the Sum of Our Parts is a powerful and hopeful account, highlighting the role of the Palestinian diaspora, youth, and women, and inspired by activists across the world.

📚 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: Books Books Books, Address: Rue du Valentin 1, 1004 Lausanne

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

What to Expect

• A 90-minute 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