Outhouse Book Club: October Session

The Outhouse Book Club returns on Wednesday, 16 October 2024 from 6-8pm in the Outhouse Library to discuss Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu.

Title: Carmella

Authors: Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

Length: ~108 pages

Description:

Set in the Austrian forest, the novella tells the story of Laura, who leads a solitary life until one moonlit night, the beautiful Carmilla arrives unexpectedly. A feverish friendship blossoms between Laura and her mysterious companion.

But as Laura falls ill and strange deaths occur in the region, she suspects that something sinister lurks beneath Carmilla’s charm.

Content advisory: body horror, physical abuse, homophobia

How does it work?

Once you have secured your ticket, it's up to you to source a copy of this month's book to read in time for the next Book Club session. See below for information on how you can find a copy of this month's book.

Attendance is free, but space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot!

Tickets are limited to 1 per order. If you can no longer attend this event, please refund your ticket through your order confirmation email. Alternatively, you can contact Menzi at [email protected].

Where can I find copies of this month's book?
The book is available in most bookstores and to order online, ranging in price from €8 - €15. It may come as part of a collection of stories, so be sure to check the table of contents to see if Carmilla is included. Don’t forget, Outhouse will also have a copy of the book in the library. You can also look to borrow from your local library.

Book Swap:

There’s nothing more bookworms love than to share a book that has impacted them in some way. With that in mind, we’ll start a book swap at our October meeting. If you’d like to join in, all you have to do is bring along a book of your choosing on 16th October and we’ll handle the rest!

Host or Publisher Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre