There There by Tommy Orange

​​𝓒𝓪𝓼𝓾𝓪𝓵 𝓡𝓮𝓪𝓭𝓮𝓻𝓼 𝓑𝓸𝓸𝓴 𝓒𝓵𝓾𝓫 the second of our April book club picks is.... There There by Tommy Orange

​There aren't many people that gift me books anymore (I'm mad about it!) but, my childhood friend's mum ALWAYS hooks me up with the best and most unexpected reads - books/authors that weren't even on my radar and this is one of them.

​I read this a couple of years ago and LOVED it. I'm due a re-read and I'm hoping that my second time reading it is as transformative. I'm also lowkey hoping someone comes and says they don't rate it so we can verbally spar!

​The ticket price includes ~ access to the discussion and light refreshments on the night.

​​​You can pick up a copy of the book from a retailer of your choice, and bonus points if you get it from an independent bookshop.

​​​about the book

​Jacquie Red Feather and her sister Opal grew up together, relying on each other during their unsettled childhood. As adults they were driven apart, but Jacquie is newly sober and trying to make it back to the family she left behind.

​That's why she is there. Dene is there because he has been collecting stories to honour his uncle's death. Edwin is looking for his true father. Opal came to watch her boy Orvil dance. All of them are connected by bonds they may not yet understand.

​All of them are there for the cultural celebration that is the Big Oakland Powwow. But Tony Loneman is also there. And Tony has come to the Powwow with darker intentions.

​​​​Respectfully, tickets are non-refundable and go towards organisational and facilitation costs. Please bear this in mind before purchasing.

​​​If you’re no longer able to make it, we will ask someone in the wider network, if they'd like to take it. Please give us as much notice as possible to avoid disappointment!