Book Discussion: AMANAT: Women’s Writing from Kazakhstan

Welcome to our Book Discussion!

Join us as we read and discuss AMANAT: Women’s Writing from Kazakhstan, edited and translated by Zaure Batayeva & Shelley Fairweather-Vega.

Note: Availability of English books at local bookstores and libraries can be somewhat challenging, so start looking for your copy as soon as possible! You can also use a digital (pdf/epub) version of the book. If you have trouble finding it, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or via Instagram DM.

Join our Book Discussion

Together, we'll create an open, inclusive space for sharing experiences with the book—reflections, insights, perspectives, and opinions. All experiences are welcome!

We will split into smaller groups for informal conversations about the book. A discussion guide will be available to help structure and deepen the conversation.

Extra: Since we are reading a collection of short stories, we recommend making notes after each story to aid in our discussion!

Our (Flexible) Program

• 15:00-15:30: Ordering drinks & treats and Introduction
• 15:30-16:30: Book Discussion
• 16:30-17:00: Group Shares & Wrap-Up

About the Asian Book Club Helsinki

We are a diverse community of (aspiring) readers and lovers of Asian literature. In our book club, we read and discuss:

• Books by authors from an Asian background, including diaspora authors
• Works from all 5 Asian regions: East, Southeast, South, West, and Central
• Contemporary literary fiction (novels, short stories, novellas, biographical fiction) and memoirs

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Support Asian Entrepreneurs

All Asian Book Club Helsinki meetups are free of charge. However, we encourage you to support our lovely (Asian) entrepreneurs by ordering drinks and treats from their café menu.

NOTE: If you can't make it to our meetup, please remember to cancel your registration to free up space for those on the waitlist!

A fee will apply for:

• Late cancellations (on the day of the meetup): €5
• No-shows: €10