The Reading Village: February

February’s Reading Village selection is a beefy one – Kiran Desai’s The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny, described by the organisers as “sprawling, layered, and unapologetically thick” and shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize.  Meet at the excellent Batliwala & Co “for an evening of big thoughts, shared pages, and honest reactions over food and drinks”.

The Reading Village format is basic: one book a month chosen by poll, and a free-to-attend gathering. To be there, DM via Instagram or email hello@purvagrover.com.