Voices of Latin America Book Group

Exploring the magic realism and powerful histories of Latin American authors

📚 Southwark Monthly - fourth Friday Beginner-friendly Social Fiction Literary fiction

Dive into magic realism, translated novels, and powerful histories at the Una Marson Library. Our Voices of Latin America Book Group meets on the fourth Friday of every month for highly collaborative discussions.

We dive into translated novels, magic realism, and contemporary voices, offering a wonderfully rich window into the region's diverse cultures and historical struggles. Our discussions are delightfully casual, warm, and highly collaborative, welcoming both heritage speakers and curious readers alike. Come join us to share a warm drink, make new friends, and explore these powerful stories together!

Southwark, London
Monthly - fourth Friday

From the blog

Real stories of people who found their people in London.

Arjun Mehta · 13 June 2026 I optimised my whole life in London. Except the part that actually mattered. I moved here for a brilliant engineering job and built a life so efficient I barely had to speak to anyone. It worked perfectly, right up until it didn't. A running club fixed what I couldn't. Erin Walsh · 16 June 2026 Socialising never made sense to me. At a board game night, the rules were finally written down. As an autistic adult, the unspoken rules of socialising always left me lost and exhausted. A board game night was the first place the rules were actually explicit - and I could finally relax. Claire Donnelly · 7 June 2026 I sat silent at book club for months. Finding my voice there changed my whole life. I'd spent my whole life letting other people's opinions fill the room. A monthly book club, and one patient question, taught me that mine mattered too.