chosen family book club - the last one

welcome to our november chosen family book club meet-up!

this month, we’ll be reading The Last One by Fatima Daas, translated by Laura Vergnaud.

Fatima is the youngest daughter of Algerian immigrants, raised in a home where love and sexuality are considered taboo and signs of affection avoided.

Throughout the book, she grapples with her attraction to women and how it fits with her religion, which she continues to practice. When someone new comes into her life, she doesn't know exactly what she needs but feels that something crucial has been missing.

At least 50% of proceeds to go Medical Aid for Palestinians

when?
thursday 26 november 2026,

drinks at 6pm, discussion at 6:30pm

where?
Corner New Cross

access: there is a ramp available and wheelchair-accessible toilet but for more information about accessibility at Corner, please message me!

how much?

£5 for trans+, BIPOC, disabled, low income (£2.50 goes to MAP)
£8 for allies (£4 goes to MAP)
£12 solidarity ticket for those who can afford to pay more (£8 goes to MAP)

please know that no one will be turned away for lack of funds! if you can't afford a ticket or the book, please get in touch and we'll figure something out together.

more about chosen family book club:

chosen family book club exists because we’re tired of (well-meaning) white and straight people taking up space that we deserve too.

at this meet-up, anyone is welcome and the voices of our queer/trans+/disabled/BIPOC comrades will always be prioritised.

no two books will be the same, but they’ll always focus on themes like gender identity, race, palestine, disability, spirituality, and more.

this is a space where we hope you come as yourself and you leave with your people.

love,

kaz x