August Book Club

Join us for our August Book Club, themed around August 26, which is Women’s Equality Day! 🌟

This Month’s Picks:

📖 Fiction Pick: Circe by Madeline Miller

Length: ~ 393 pages
In the house of Helios, god of the sun, a daughter named Circe is born. Unlike her powerful father and alluring mother, Circe seeks companionship among mortals and discovers her own power of witchcraft. Banished to a deserted island by Zeus, she hones her craft and encounters famous mythological figures, ultimately facing the wrath of both men and gods. To protect her loved ones, Circe must choose between her divine heritage and her mortal connections.

📚 Non-Fiction Pick: The Furies: Women, Vengeance, and Justice by Elizabeth Flock

Length: ~ 304 pages
This book presents three compelling narratives of women who resorted to lethal force to reclaim their power and safety when traditional institutions failed them. From Brittany Smith in Alabama to Angoori Dahariya in India and Cicek Mustafa Zibo in Syria, each story explores the complexities of women's fight for justice and safety in a world that often overlooks their struggles.

📍 Location: Semantics Cafe, 1010 1st St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0X8, Canada
💵 Admission Price: 7