BOOK GROUP.SAT 13 JUNE, 1-3. MURATA:"Convenience Store Woman"
Details
Lgbtq(18+)Book Discussion Group(Fiction only)
at QUAKER MEETING HOUSE, 22 SCHOOL LANE, LIVERPOOL L1 3 BT
Meets second saturday of every month, 1-3 pm.
WE READ ALL GENRES OF FICTION.
THIS MONTH:
PART ONE:
"CONVENIENCE STORE WOMAN" (Murata).
A narrative of difference (accepting it) around an asexual woman who finds comfort in working in a convenience store.
PART TWO:
Discussion subject around issues raised by the book, as manifested in OTHER fiction books: eg how do characters/authors/narrators negotiate our difference/eccentricities in a world where they may not be accepted (could include being queer/lgbt/gay, of which asexual is part)
PLUS:
Favourite/Recommended recently-read books
LGBTQ noticeboard--------------------------------------------
We choose books in turn;:after you have attended twice, you get to go on the choosing books rota!
(we have read sci-fi/dystopia, literary fiction, lgbtq content/author,historical and much more)
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*This is a SAFER-SPACE group for LGBTQ(18+) people ONLY*
(Book authorship/content does NOT have to be LGBTQ)
THIS GROUP IS TRANS-AFFIRMATIVE.We welcome all trans people and gender-non-conforming folk; expression of any gender-critical views is *NOT* tolerated.**
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NB IF YOU ARE A FIRST-TIMER TO THE GROUP:
You will be made very welcome by our facilitator/hosts and the group:)
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VENUE/LOCATION:
We are at THE FRIENDS' MEETING HOUSE(QUAKERS),22 School Lane,off Hanover St,Liverpool L1 3BT.
ENTRANCE: 22 School Lane ; central Liverpool location.
WE MEET 12.45-1 PM , in the FOYER of the Friends Meeting House(entrance School Lane).
Steve (Host/Organiser)will be in foyer-from 12.45 till 1 PM-to greet you:) see Steve's pic on this site.
If you arrive after 1 PM, please ask their Receptionist what room we are in, they will direct you; and please knock on the door!
ACCESSIBILITY:
This whole venue (including all booked rooms) is accessible for wheelchairs/other motability aids.
There is a lift(wheelchair accessible) to all floors
*THERE ARE self-contained/cubicle "TOILETS FOR ALL" ; and disabled toilets*
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COST:
£5 per person.
This is purely to cover room rental and the Organiser's Meet Up subscription costs; no profit is made; we are unfunded.
Please pay -at the start of event- to Steve(Host and Organiser), preferably in cash; but he can give his bank details(again, pay at the start of the event)
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FACILITIES:
There is no cafe; but we can use one of their kitchens(there is one on each floor, some rooms have one attached!)
Please bring own food(not needing heating/refrigeration); coffee/tea/milk(cows only) and sugar provided by our regulars:)
Venue kitchen has crockery cups cutlery.
And/or : You can bring take -out drinks and food(not requiring heating/reheating)
If you want NON-cows milk, please bring your own(there is a fridge)
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LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING NEWCOMERS AND REGULARS:)
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