JULY Lisbon Book Club: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

📱 STAY UP TO DATE VIA THE WHATSAPP GROUP: Click here for link

Event Details:
🗓️ Date: July 19th, 2025
🕓 Time: 17h (Duration is 90-120min)
📍 Location: Saldanha Residences--Food Court, Downstairs: Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo 42E · Lisboa

📚✨ Join us for our next book club meetup on Julyl 19th at 17h (5pm), where we’ll immerse ourselves in the hauntingly beautiful world of Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver.

Step into the rural mountains of southern Appalachia as we follow the unforgettable voice of Demon Copperhead—a boy born to a teenage single mother in a world stacked against him. Inspired by David Copperfield, Kingsolver reimagines the classic tale with raw honesty, humor, and grit. 💊📖

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Through poverty, addiction, foster care, and survival, Demon’s story is both deeply personal and profoundly political. We’ll explore themes of resilience, systemic failure, and the power of storytelling as a tool for survival and resistance. Expect a discussion that’s both heart-wrenching and fiercely hopeful. ⚖️💔✨

📚 Book Club Prep:
Whether you’re an ear reader (audiobooks 🎧), an eye reader (e-reader, phone, or digital copy 📱), or you love the feel of a physical book 📖—you’re welcome here!

📆 Grab your copy*, meet us on July 19th @ 17h, and let’s experience the unforgettable journey within Demon Copperhead together!

*We encourage you to support local bookstores and libraries when possible. And don’t forget: someone in the group often has a physical copy they’re happy to lend once they’ve finished—so check in the WhatsApp group if you’re in need!

Agenda:
🕰️ Arrive a few minutes early to grab a coffee or snack from one of the many cafes and restaurants nearby (if budget and dietary restrictions allow).

👥 Gather as a large group for introductions, then break into smaller discussion groups for more personal conversations about the book.

📖 Book Discussion: Share your emotions, thoughts, and reflections on the story. SPOILERS WILL OCCUR—if you haven’t finished, no worries, just a heads-up!

🔄 Regroup to exchange key takeaways and insights from each group.

🍝 Optional dinner afterward at the Italian place upstairs—friends, partners, and loved ones are welcome to join! (RSVP IN WHATSAPP GROUP BY THURSDAY PRIOR)

Looking forward to a heartfelt, reflective, and enriching evening!

🫶🏼 Maggie
IG: @maggiegetsreal

(Disclaimer: 🤖 Description created by AI & edited by Maggie)