Martyr! – in person meeting, Luxembourg

​📖 November’s main book: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar

​the book follows a newly sober, orphaned Iranian-American poet based in the Midwest, obsessed with martyrs. detailing grief, addiction, and life's contemplations, Martyr! asks what it means to survive a loss that was never meant to be survived — and whether a life can be built on top of an unanswered death.

​Martyr! is the debut novel of Kaveh Akbar, an acclaimed Iranian-American poet. Written by a poet, it reads like one — funny, devastating, and completely unlike anything else published in recent years. Shortlisted for the National Book Award and one of the New York Times' ten best books of the year.

whose sentences read like prayers — precise, urgent, and alive with grief.

🗓️ December 2, 2026

​⏰ 19:00-21:00

​📍Rotondes — Co:Work studio (enter via ARA City Radio)

​🎟️ free

​ideally finish the book but you’re also welcome if you don’t! no age limit. meetings are in English

FAQ:

can I join if I haven't finished the book?
- yes, but you will get it spoiled

​is this book club only for women?
- absolutely not, anyone is welcome!

can I come alone?
- yes, many people do, and you don't have to be scared of not knowing anyone!

what is the age of participants?
- 18+. most of our book club members are in their late 20s/early 30s, however, we also have people older and younger. there is no age limit!

accessibility?
- you cannot park on the premises of Rotondes, and coming by public transport is recommended
- there are stairs to enter the studio