October Book Club Meeting

Our October pick is a staple of Turkish literature that has swept the world to become a global phenomenon…
📖 Madonna in a Fur Coat by Sabahattin Ali
Set between 1920s Ankara and Berlin, the novel follows Raif, a quiet man living a seemingly purposeless life until a chance encounter with an artist named Maria Puder changes everything. It is a story of quiet passion, haunting depth, and profound intimacy.
"You think you know YEARNING and then you read Madonna in a Fur Coat! You think you know THE FLEETING NATURE OF HAPPINESS and then you read Madonna in a Fur Coat! You think you know UNREQUITED LOVE and then you read Madonna in a Fur Coat!"
— Jack Edwards

We are extra excited for this one! To enrich our discussion, we’ll kick off our session with a short contextual intro covering cultural nuances and literary details that might get lost in translation.
🖼️ The Setting: In honor of Maria Puder's world, we’ll be meeting in a museum/exhibition space. Ticket holders will receive location details ahead of time!
🎟️ Tickets include a curated drink + our signature Peji book club merch & stationery, as always.
Can’t wait to unpack this masterpiece together,
Peji Book Club x