What we’re about
Want to discuss literature with others but don't have time to commit to longer books? In this book club, we focus on short stories so that anybody can join in, even those who only have time to read on the tram! Here's how it works:
- Every week, we announce a selection of short stories in English (possibly translated) freely available online.
- Anybody who wants to participate reads the stories in advance on their own. The texts for any given week usually take an hour or two to read.
- We meet on Sunday to discuss the stories.
Our discussions don't follow a set agenda and are all based on what we happen to find interesting for any given story. The story choices are member-driven, so feel free to suggest anything that interests you!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Nature, humanity, violence and horror... short stories by Horacio Quiroga 😵💫Linneplatsen, Göteborg
SUMMER LOCATION! 🌞😎
If the weather permits, we will sit outdoors, in Slottsskogen near Linnéplatsen. We recommend everyone to bring their own blanket to sit on. In case of bad weather, we will meet at Språkkaféet as per usual. We will announce any changes in the comments of this event (latest by Saturday evening) so please keep an eye there for updates.📚 About our sessions
Please read the stories listed below before attending. For every story we will start with summarizing the story so that we have it fresh in our minds. We will share our opinions about the story, which parts we liked and which we didn't like, and we will discuss any and all aspects of the story and the writing.📖 About this session
This time we will read short stories by the Uruguayan author Horacio Quiroga. Considered to be the "grandfather" of the Latin American literary boom of the late 20th century, his short stories dwell on the intersections between nature, madness, death and the dread of human experience. For this session, we will read:
For a night of insomnia 🥴(1897, 1000 words), also available in Spanish here.
The suicidal shipmates ⛵(1904, 1300 words), also available in Spanish here.
The feather pillow 🪶(1907, 1400 words), also available in Spanish here.
The decapitated chicken 🐔(1909, 2500 words), also available in Spanish here.
Wild honey 🍯(1911, 1700 words), also available in Spanish here.
The dead man 💀(1920, 1500 words), also available in Spanish here.
The son 🧑👦(1935, 1500 words), also available in Spanish here.
After the discussion, feel free to stick around, socialize, and make new friends. ☕
