📖 English-Speaking Book Club in Madrid | March Pick
Details
Welcome back to our English-speaking book club in Madrid.
This event is open to everyone who enjoys reading in English and meaningful conversations in a relaxed but thoughtful environment.
This month’s pick is:
“Bury the Bones in the Midnight Soil” by V.E. Schwab
Hey & welcome to all our new joiners!
The Book
In this haunting and atmospheric novel, V.E. Schwab explores themes of power, identity, revenge and buried histories. Through layered storytelling and emotionally complex characters, the novel moves between past and present, questioning who gets to shape memory and who is erased from it.
Schwab blends gothic intensity with emotional depth, creating a story that feels both intimate and epic. It’s a book that invites discussion about morality, agency, trauma and transformation.
Ideal for readers who enjoy dark literary fiction with psychological nuance and strong character development.
The Author
V.E. Schwab is an internationally bestselling author known for her genre-blending fiction. Her work often explores the tension between light and shadow, ambition and vulnerability. She is the author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and the Shades of Magic series, and is recognized for creating immersive worlds and morally complex characters.
🗓 Next meeting: March 8th at 5pm
📍 Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/STgdszWszQ1NnHJ77
We’ll meet for a relaxed afternoon to share reflections, favorite quotes and honest impressions. No pressure, no academic tone. Just a calm and friendly space to connect through books and conversation.
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💬 Extra Information
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(There is no extra fee at the moment.)
Admins: Bryony & Alex
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