Walton Book Social

We’re delighted to be working with Walton Vale Community Shop to bring a free monthly book social to their community hub, our next meet-up takes place on Thursday 7 November from 6-7:30pm

We’ll be reading Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata, translated by Ginny Tapley Takemori.

Keiko has never fit in, neither in her family, nor in school, but when at the age of eighteen she begins working at the Hiiromachi branch of “Smile Mart,” she finds peace and purpose in her life. In the store, unlike anywhere else, she understands the rules of social interaction―many are laid out line by line in the store’s manual―and she does her best to copy the dress, mannerisms, and speech of her colleagues, playing the part of a “normal” person excellently, more or less. Keiko is very happy, but the people close to her, from her family to her coworkers, increasingly pressure her to find a husband, and to start a proper career, prompting her to take desperate action…

A brilliant depiction of a world hidden from view, Convenience Store Woman is an ironic and sharp-eyed look at contemporary work culture and the pressures we all feel to conform, as well as a charming and completely fresh portrait of an unforgettable heroine.

How the book social works:
- Sign up and become a member (Over 18s only)
- Pick up a copy of the book from your local bookshop or library.
- Enjoy the book at home and join our WhatsApp group to stay connected with the group.
- Join us for a relaxed social on Thursday 7 November from 6-7:30pm to discuss the book.

Any questions? Send us a message.