Name: Monthly Fiction Book Club (October) - The Bell by Iris Murdoch
Start: 2026-10-17T13:00:00.000Z
Location: Leman Street Tavern

Join us for a discussion of Justine Triet’s 2023 Palme d’Or-winning Anatomy of a Fall, a gripping and ambiguous courtroom drama exploring marriage, truth, and the limits of what we can ever truly know about another person.

To help us keep the conversation engaging, space is limited. Please RSVP only if you plan to join us.

No show policy: If you RSVP but don't plan to attend, please make sure to cancel your spot at least 24 hours in advance, so someone else can take it. Two no shows without cancelling or cancelling last minute will result in a ban from future film club events. This is for fairness the venue who require was accurate numbers to give us a good spot.

You don't need any background in film studies, just watch the movie beforehand and come ready to share your thoughts, listen to others, and engage with the ideas the film raises.

Whether you've seen it many times or are watching it for the first time, you're welcome. The most interesting conversations come from a variety of perspectives.

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We have a mission at Deeper Conversations to improve the quality of people's lives through conversation. All our events are centred around the concept of connecting deeply, because we believe we all deserve to be seen, felt and understood for who we really are. To have the 'deeper conversation' approach when relating with others can change our lives and can change the world

Our Value

**Our Values**
\*\*\* Respect: \*\*Treat everyone with kindness and consideration. ❤️
\*\*\* Open-mindedness: \*\*Be open to different perspectives and ideas.
\*\*\* Active Participation: \*\*Share your thoughts and engage in meaningful discussions.

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Monthly Film Club (September) - Anatomy of a fall (2023)

Leman Street Tavern

Join us for our monthly book club, where we dive into thought-provoking **fiction** that challenges perspectives, sparks imagination, and opens doors to meaningful conversations. Whether you're a lifelong reader or rediscovering the joy of novels, this is a space to explore stories that stay with you long after the final page.

**This Month's Book - Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky**
It follows a troubled young man living in poverty in 19th-century St. Petersburg as he wrestles with morality, ambition, isolation, and his own increasingly dangerous ideas. It’s a dark psychological novel exploring guilt, conscience, suffering, and what people owe to one another.

IMPORTANT - Please only RSVP if you are planning to FINISH the book. If you have RSVP'd but think you won't be able to finish the book please change your RSVP to No to make space for others in advance and not on the last day. Regulars get moved from waitlist to confirmed on priority. If you are not on the confirmed RSVP list on the day of the event, you will
not be let into the event.

No show policy: If you RSVP but don't plan to attend, please make sure to cancel your spot at least 24 hours in advance, so someone else can take it. Two no shows without cancelling or cancelling last minute will result in a ban from future book club events. This ensures we communicate the correct numbers to the venue.

**How does it work?**

\*Brief introductions and reflections on what struck you most

* Moderated discussion exploring plot, themes, and characters
\*Open conversation where different interpretations are welcomed ️
* We wrap up by sharing insights and connections made

**What to Expect?**
**Close Reading:** We go beyond surface-level plot summary. Expect discussions that examine the author's choices, narrative techniques, and the questions left lingering in the silence between pages.
**Thoughtful Dialogue:** This isn't a race to share opinions—it's a space for genuine exploration. We listen, we reflect, we build on each other's insights.
**Meaningful Connections:** Great fiction holds up a mirror to the human experience. Through discussing characters' choices and moral dilemmas, we often discover something about ourselves and each other.

**How to get the most out of this event?**
**Finish the Book:** Please attend only if you've completed the book. Spoilers will flow freely, and the richest discussions come from those who've made the full journey.
**Ground it in the Text:** Bring your interpretations, but anchor them in what's actually on the page. Quote passages. Reference scenes. Let the author's words guide us.
**Respect & Openness:** Every interpretation matters. Make space for quieter voices. Challenge ideas, not people. Stay curious rather than defensive.

**Why a Fiction Book Club?**
**Explore the Human Condition:** Fiction lets us inhabit lives we'll never live, forcing us to confront questions about identity, morality, love, and loss.
**Sharpen Your Thinking:** Close reading develops critical thinking—noticing what the author chose to include, exclude, and how the story is told matters as much as what happens.
**Deepen Connections:** Discussing characters' choices and moral dilemmas creates surprisingly intimate conversations with fellow readers.

**Who is this event for?**

\*You find yourself thinking about books long after you've finished them

* You want more from book discussions than "I liked it" or "I didn't"
\*You're curious how others interpret the same story differently
* You value thoughtful dialogue over debate ️✨
\*You're looking for meaningful connections with fellow readers

**What's in it for you?**

* **Fresh Perspectives:** Discover interpretations you'd never have considered alone
\***Deeper Understanding:** Unpack themes and symbols that enrich your reading
\*\*\*Genuine Connection: \*\*Bond with others over shared literary experiences
\*\*\* A Space to Think: \*\*Slow down from the noise and engage with ideas that matter

**Ready to dive deeper into stories that matter?**
Join us for an evening where fiction becomes a gateway to understanding ourselves and each other. ✨
**We really hope to see you there!**

**About Deeper Conversations**
We have a mission at Deeper Conversations to improve the quality of people's lives through conversation. All our events are centred around the concept of connecting deeply, because we believe we all deserve to be seen, felt and understood for who we really are. To have the 'deeper conversation' approach when relating with others can change our lives and can change the world.

**Our Values**

\*\*\* Respect: \*\*Treat everyone with kindness and consideration. ❤️
\*\*\* Open-mindedness: \*\*Be open to different perspectives and ideas.
\*\*\* Active Participation: \*\*Share your thoughts and engage in meaningful discussions. ️

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Monthly Fiction Book Club (September)- Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Join us for a discussion of Asghar Farhadi’s A Separation (2011), a gripping Iranian drama exploring marriage, class, family, responsibility, morality and the difficulty of knowing where blame truly lies.

You don't need any background in film studies, just watch the movie beforehand and come ready to share your thoughts, listen to others, and engage with the ideas the film raises.

Whether you've seen it many times or are watching it for the first time, you're welcome. The most interesting conversations come from a variety of perspectives.

To help us keep the conversation engaging, space is limited. Please RSVP only if you genuinely plan to join us.

**No show policy**: If you RSVP but don't attend, please make sure to cancel your spot beforehand so someone else can take it. Two no shows without cancelling will result in a ban from future events.

Looking forward to seeing you,
Faheem

**Deeper Conversations**
We have a mission at Deeper Conversations to improve the quality of people's lives through conversation. All our events are centred around the concept of connecting deeply, because we believe we all deserve to be seen, felt and understood for who we really are. To have the 'deeper conversation' approach when relating with others can change our lives and can change the world.

**Our Values**
\*\*\ *Respect: \*\*Treat everyone with kindness and consideration. ❤️
\*\*\* Open-mindedness: \*\*Be open to different perspectives and ideas.
\*\*\ *Active Participation: \*\*Share your thoughts and engage in meaningful discussions.

Antonio H.

Ecaterina 

Robyn

Anita S.

Monthly Film Club (October) - A Separation (2011)

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Join us for our monthly book club, where we read thought provoking fiction and get together to share our thoughts, different interpretations, and whatever the book left us thinking about. Whether you read all the time or are just trying to read more, everyone is welcome.

**This Month's Book: The Bell by Iris Murdoch**

Set around a small religious community in the English countryside, The Bell follows a group of people trying to make sense of their relationships, beliefs, desires and the choices they make. First published in 1958, it gives us plenty to talk about around love, morality, freedom, faith and how well we really understand ourselves and other people.

**IMPORTANT: Please only RSVP if you are planning to finish the book. If you've RSVP'd but don't think you'll be able to finish it, please change your RSVP to No in advance rather than on the last day, so someone else can take your place. Regulars get priority when moving from the waitlist to confirmed.**

**No show policy: If you can no longer attend, please cancel your spot at least 24 hours in advance so someone else can take it. Two no shows without cancelling, or two last minute cancellations, will result in a ban from future book club events. This also helps us give the venue accurate numbers.**

**About Deeper Conversations**
We have a mission at Deeper Conversations to improve the quality of people's lives through conversation. All our events are centred around the concept of connecting deeply, because we believe we all deserve to be seen, felt and understood for who we really are. To have the 'deeper conversation' approach when relating with others can change our lives and can change the world

**Our Value**

\*\*\ *Respect: \*\*Treat everyone with kindness and consideration. ❤
\*\*\* Open-mindedness: \*\*Be open to different perspectives and ideas
\*\*\ *Active Participation: \*\*Share your thoughts and engage in meaningful discussions.

Hina

Monthly Fiction Book Club (October) - The Bell by Iris Murdoch

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