
The Classics Book Club: Redefining The Genre
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The Classics Book Club: Redefining The Genre will meet on 10 November 2026 at Afrori Books in Brighton. This book club focuses on classic fiction by Black authors and welcomes readers of all backgrounds. The cost to attend is £8.30.
This book club meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6.30pm
Welcome to our classics book club—a friendly and inclusive space where readers of all backgrounds come together to explore and celebrate classic fiction by Black authors.
Whether you're a book club veteran or joining for the first time, you'll find a warm community here. Each month, we dive into novels by authors who shaped the writing world today. Expect to read James Baldwin, Sam Selvon, Zora Neale Hurston, Toni Morrison and many more. Our discussions are relaxed, engaging, and open to everyone—there's no pressure, just a shared love of great fiction and re-defining what makes a classic novel.
Come join us, and let's enjoy these incredible stories together!
Can't get enough? Subscribe to our book club community and get perks and more! Find more info here: https://afroribooks.co.uk/collections/afrori-book-clubs (https://afroribooks.co.uk/collections/afrori-book-clubs)
Books we're reading:
January - Annie John by Jamaica Kincaid
February - If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin
March - Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
April - Recitatif by Toni Morrison
May - The Lonely Londoners by Sam Selvon
June - Second-Class Citizen by Buchi Emecheta
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The Classics Book Club: Redefining The Genre takes place on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 18:30.
The Classics Book Club: Redefining The Genre is held at Afrori Books in Brighton (Brighthelm centre, Brighton, BN1 1YD).
Tickets for The Classics Book Club: Redefining The Genre are priced at £8.30. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for The Classics Book Club: Redefining The Genre is Light drizzle · 13°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Afrori Books can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for The Classics Book Club: Redefining The Genre can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Classics Book Club: Redefining The Genre will meet on 10 November 2026 at Afrori Books in Brighton. This book club focuses on classic fiction by Black authors and welcomes readers of all backgrounds. The cost to attend is £8.30.
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This book club meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6.30pm
Welcome to our classics book club—a friendly and inclusive space where readers of all backgrounds come together to explore and celebrate classic fiction by Black authors.
Whether you're a book club veteran or joining for the first time, you'll find a warm community here. Each month, we dive into novels by authors who shaped the writing world today. Expect to read James Baldwin, Sam Selvon, Zora Neale Hurston, Toni Morrison and many more. Our discussions are relaxed, engaging, and open to everyone—there's no pressure, just a shared love of great fiction and re-defining what makes a classic novel.
Come join us, and let's enjoy these incredible stories together!
Can't get enough? Subscribe to our book club community and get perks and more! Find more info here: https://afroribooks.co.uk/collections/afrori-book-clubs (https://afroribooks.co.uk/collections/afrori-book-clubs)
Books we're reading:
January - Annie John by Jamaica Kincaid
February - If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin
March - Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
April - Recitatif by Toni Morrison
May - The Lonely Londoners by Sam Selvon
June - Second-Class Citizen by Buchi Emecheta
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Afrori Books. Searching near Brighthelm centre, Brighton, BN1 1YD; check-in Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
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WhereAfrori Books
Brighthelm centre, Brighton, BN1 1YD
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is The Classics Book Club: Redefining The Genre?
The Classics Book Club: Redefining The Genre takes place on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 18:30.
Where is The Classics Book Club: Redefining The Genre taking place?
The Classics Book Club: Redefining The Genre is held at Afrori Books in Brighton (Brighthelm centre, Brighton, BN1 1YD).
How much are tickets for The Classics Book Club: Redefining The Genre?
Tickets for The Classics Book Club: Redefining The Genre are priced at £8.30. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at The Classics Book Club: Redefining The Genre?
The forecast for The Classics Book Club: Redefining The Genre is Light drizzle · 13°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near The Classics Book Club: Redefining The Genre?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Afrori Books can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for The Classics Book Club: Redefining The Genre?
Tickets for The Classics Book Club: Redefining The Genre can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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