NOVEMBER Lisbon Book Club: I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman

Event Details:
🗓️ Date: November 15, 2025
🕓 Time: 17h (Duration is 90-120min)
📍 Location: Saldanha Residences--Food Court, Downstairs: Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo 42E · Lisboa

📚✨ Join us for our November Lisbon Book Club meetup on November 15th, 2025 at 17h (5pm), where we’ll dive into the haunting and unforgettable novel I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman.
First published in 1995 and rediscovered as a modern classic, this slim yet powerful novel follows a group of women held captive underground, cut off from the world above. When freedom finally comes, the story transforms into a meditation on survival, memory, and the search for meaning in an unknowable world. 🌌📖

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Together we’ll reflect on themes of isolation, resilience, gender, and what it means to live without history or context. Sparse yet lyrical, Harpman’s writing invites us to sit with uncertainty and ask profound questions about humanity, freedom, and identity. Expect an intimate and thought-provoking discussion. 💭✨

📚 Whether you’re drawn to dystopian tales, feminist literature, or deeply philosophical stories, this book is certain to spark powerful conversation.

📆 Grab your copy, meet us on November 15th @ 17h, and let’s journey through I Who Have Never Known Mentogether! 🌙

📚 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 an intimate, reflective, and meaningful evening!
🫶🏼 Maggie
IG: @maggiegetsreal

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