Book Discussion: Sweet Bean Paste

Welcome to our Book Discussion! 🎉
Join us for an engaging meetup as we dive into the book Sweet Bean Paste from Japan 🇯🇵, written by Durian Sukegawa and translated by Alison Watts. Read more about the book here.

Note: Finding English copies of books in local stores and libraries can be a challenge, so make sure to start your search early! Digital formats (pdf/epub) are also acceptable. If you have trouble locating this book, feel free to reach out to us at asianbookclubhelsinki@gmail.com or through our Instagram DM.

What to expect during our discussion:
We aim to create an open and inclusive space where everyone can share their experiences with the book—your reflections, insights, and opinions are all welcome! 🌟 Don't hesitate to make the discussion informal and personal. Prompts will be provided to help guide and enrich our conversation.

Our Flexible Program

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

About the Asian Book Club Helsinki

We are a welcoming, diverse community of readers and admirers of Asian literature. Our club reads and discusses works by authors from various Asian backgrounds across all five regions: East, Southeast, South, West, and Central Asia. We focus on contemporary literary fiction, including novels, short stories, novellas, biographical fiction, and memoirs. 📖

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Support Asian Entrepreneurs
Attendance at all Asian Book Club Helsinki meetups is free, but we encourage you to support our amazing (Asian) venue by ordering from their cafe menu. ☕🍰

Important: If you're unable to attend, 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 and for no-shows: €10.