Welcome to
OUR BOOK CLUB!
We invite you on a journey into Ukrainian culture through reading in Berlin
In our book club, we explore both contemporary Ukrainian literature and classic works available in English translation.
The Ukrainian language in literature is associative and multilayered, and we strive to convey its uniqueness. Throughout our meetings, you will be guided by Viktoriia and Veronika—the club’s organizers and native Ukrainian speakers. They read the works both in the original and in English translation to help you gain a deeper understanding of the texts and their context.
Let’s dive deeper into Ukrainian culture
OUR FIRST BOOK FOR DISCUSSION
"Fieldwork in Ukrainian Sex" by Oksana Zabuzhko
Originally published in 1996, this novel became a significant literary event. It drew attention for its explicit erotic scenes and bold reflections on Ukrainian and female identity. It is one of the first feminist novels in modern Ukrainian literature.
What's it about?
In the center of the plot is the Ukrainian poet Oksana and her lover, a Ukrainian artist and sculptor, referred to as "Mykola K." Oksana tells the story of her relationship with Mykola, interspersed with episodes from the life of her family and friends. From time to time she digresses with some topics of the new Ukrainian history, the essence of love and passion, the identity of Ukrainians and, in particular, Ukrainian women.
Oksana met Mykola in Lutsk at a festival. He offered Oksana to show the local architecture, but she initially rejected the offer seeing him as a "cheap dude". However, despite a bad feeling, she left with Mykola. Both of them spent the night in the artist's studio.
Here is one of the possible links to the book that you can order online
The first meeting
MAY 2025
Only 10 seats
Participation in the event is free of charge
Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz (Unter den Linden 8, 10117 Berlin)
Does it sound like fun to you? Then book the place
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Information for Ukrainians
Dear compatriots, we kindly ask you not to fill out the form, as the event is intended for an international audience. If you are interested in this book club format, please write to us on Instagram, and we will organize the same event in Ukrainian.
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