Feminist Fiction Reading Group
Monday 27th January
Topping & Company Booksellers of Edinburgh, 2 Blenheim Place, Edinburgh EH7 5JH
6.40pm
7pm
Happy New Year from Topping & Company Booksellers! And to celebrate this new year, we're going to start our Feminist Fiction Reading Group with a strong pick. On Monday, 27 January at 19:00, we will be discussing Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel--a stunning novel longlisted for the Booker Prize in 2024. It also happens to be a favorite amongst our booksellers!
Following eight young female boxers paired up against one another in the "Daughters of America Cup," this novel is an interesting look into how teen girls are valued in sports, whilst still having the complex feelings that come with puberty. We see into each girls' personal lives, whilst simultaneously seeing them in the boxing ring, all with dreams to win and take home the coveted prize money.
This novel is much more than its description, with empathy and lyrical prose pouring from each page. We're excited to see what you think and discuss this book with you all on the 27th--with a glass of wine on us!