March Book Club - Jaded by Ela Lee
In March, we’re reading Jaded by Ela Lee — for a month of celebrating women, and questioning everything that comes with it.
Ambition, complicity, and survival: what does feminism look like in elite spaces?
Join us as we unpack power, silence, and what it means to “make it” as an East & Southeast Asian woman navigating systems not built for us.
Date & Time: Saturday 21 March, 10am-12pm
Location: Central London
Come ready for an honest, unfiltered conversation.
About the book
Jade has become everything she ever wanted to be.
Successful lawyer. Dutiful daughter. Beloved girlfriend. Loyal friend.
Until one night, something terrible happens after a work event, and she starts to wonder if she really wants to be the person she’s become.
She’s learned to laugh when she’s felt like crying, opted to be invisible when she wanted to speak up and changed her identity to please people. But now Jade has to make a decision for herself. The question is, which is the right one?
This searing novel explores the strength we find in female friendship, the hope that lights up the dark moments and recovery that’s far from linear, and will leave you asking yourself: what would you have done in Jade’s situation? -Penguin
Caution: Themes of sexual assault, coercion, workplace power dynamics, and emotional distress.
Available from Waterstones from £9.99. 384 pages
Direct all questions to [email protected].
🎟️ Tickets are £3 under our new format and help cover facilitation costs. Tickets are non-refundable, so please consider carefully before purchasing.
🍵 Refreshments: Drinks and snacks are not included. As a courtesy to the café hosting us, please purchase a drink or snack.
🤐 Spoiler alert: We strongly encourage you to read the book before attending, as the discussion will include spoilers.
👥 Who this space is for: This book club is reserved for women, trans, non-binary, and genderqueer folk. We're keeping the group small at no more than a dozen readers.