# Event Details - **Event Name**: Short Books Book Club #5: Recitatif by Toni Morrison - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 07 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon, 07 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a discussion of a timeless novella of race, resistance, and enduring friendship from the author of BelovedAbout this EventDoors 6.30pm for a 7pm startThe Short Books Book Club is a book club focussing on titles of 180 pages or less! The fifth edition will see us discussing Recitatif by Toni Morrison. Mention the book club when you buy a copy from the shop and you'll get 10% off!A stunning, timeless story about race, friendship, what keeps us apart and what drives us apart, from the one and only Toni Morrison, with an introduction by Zadie Smith.Twyla and Roberta met in a girls’ shelter as children. Inseparable then, they lose touch as they grow older, only to meet again later at a diner, a grocery store and then on opposing sides of a protest. The two women are seemingly at opposite ends of every issue, but the persistence of their bond is undeniable.Recitatif was recently reiussed as part of Vintage's BRIEF ENCOUNTERS series: classic novellas and captivating stories, to be read in a single sitting or savoured over days.Join us after shop hours for a chill, semi-structued chat about the book with a selection of hot and cold soft drinks offered free of charge. Feel free to bring booze or snacks, just know it'll be on a strictly BYOB and BYOS basis. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/short-books-book-club-5-recitatif-by-toni-morrison/100001995947662187 - **Event Categories**: sports, art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Stoke Newington Bookshop - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Stoke Newington Bookshop - **lat**: 51.5613711 - **long**: -0.07386759999997139 - **full address**: Stoke Newington Bookshop, 159 Stoke Newington High Street, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Short Books Book Club #5: Recitatif by Toni Morrison - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/3666c6d6e5a3eae4db816315dea1a54ef6083aae1ac5abc73cc7507e309eb6ef-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8e8b8-gmir.jpg?v=1787408767 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Short Books Book Club #5: Recitatif by Toni Morrison being held? - **A:** Short Books Book Club #5: Recitatif by Toni Morrison takes place on Mon, 07 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Mon, 07 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Stoke Newington Bookshop, 159 Stoke Newington High Street, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Short Books Book Club #5: Recitatif by Toni Morrison? - **A:** Short Books Book Club #5: Recitatif by Toni Morrison is organized by Stoke Newington Bookshop. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Short Books Book Club #5: Recitatif by Toni Morrison is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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