VOCE BOOKS (CLUB): THE SLEEP THIEF

Join us for another session of the VOCE BOOKS (CLUB) where we’ll be discussing a novel from a former Voce book of the year author, published by double International Booker Prize winners AND OTHER STORIES:

THE SLEEP THIEF

by IBTISAM AZEM

Translated from Arabic by SINAN ANTOON

The experimental first novel from International Booker-Prize longlisted Palestinian author Ibtisam Azem, THE SLEEP THIEF follows the life of Gharib (“the Stranger”) Haifawi as he comes of age, is drawn into resistance, makes friends, meets lovers, pushes back against traditional values, longs to be free of the labels and expectations that burden him, rails against the commodification of suffering, and dreams of a Palestinian identity that will transcend sorrow.

This event forms part of our BORDERLESS SEASON where we foreground world literature in translation, & welcome authors from across the world to discuss their work.

TICKETS: £14.99 book & entry

Spaces are limited & offered on a first-come-first-served basis, so we kindly ask that you reserve your ticket by purchasing a copy of the book here on our Eventbrite page. We will notify you via email when the book is ready to collect.

VOCE BOOKS is located at 54-57 Allison Street, Digbeth with step-free access via BRIG Café. For further enquiries about the event, or to discuss any other access requirements please email [email protected]