OCTOBER Lisbon Book Club: A History of Burning by Janika Oza

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

Event Details:
🗓️ Date: October 18th, 2025
🕓 Time: 17h (Duration is 90-120min)
📍 Location: Saldanha Residences--Food Court, Downstairs: Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo 42E · Lisboa

📚✨ Join us for our October Lisbon Book Club meetup on October 18th, 2025 at 17h (5pm), where we’ll dive into the sweeping and unforgettable novel A History of Burning by Janika Oza.

Spanning four generations and continents, Oza’s debut tells the story of an Indian family forced from their homeland, navigating indentured servitude, displacement, and migration across Uganda, England, and Canada. 🌍📖

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Together we’ll explore themes of identity, resilience, belonging, and the sacrifices families make to survive and thrive. This is a story about the scars of colonialism and the enduring bonds of love and family that carry across time and distance. Expect a rich discussion that is both heart-wrenching and full of hope. 💔✨❤️

📚 Whether you’re drawn to historical fiction, multigenerational sagas, or stories of migration and memory, this book is sure to spark a thoughtful and moving conversation.

📆 Grab your copy, meet us on October 18th @ 17h, and let’s journey through A History of Burning together! 🌌

📚 Book Club Prep:
Whether you’re an ear reader (audiobooks 🎧), an eye reader (e-reader, phone, or digital copy 📱), or a physical book lover 📖—you’re welcome here! We encourage you to support local bookstores and libraries when possible. Often, someone in the group has a physical copy to loan after 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!

Looking forward to a heartfelt, reflective, and thought-provoking evening!

🫶🏼 Maggie
IG: @maggiegetsreal

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