Book Club² - "Lakewood," by Megan Giddings

197 East 3rd Street,New York NY 10009

06 December, 2022

Description

A startling debut about class and race, Lakewood evokes a terrifying world of medical experimentation—part The Handmaid’s Tale, part The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. When Lena Johnson’s beloved grandmother dies, and the full extent of the family debt is revealed, the black millennial drops out of college to support her family and takes a job in the mysterious and remote town of Lakewood, Michigan. The discoveries made in Lakewood, Lena is told, will change the world—but the consequences for the subjects involved could be devastating. As the truths of the program reveal themselves, Lena learns how much she’s willing to sacrifice for the sake of her family. Provocative and thrilling, Lakewood is a breathtaking novel that takes an unflinching look at the moral dilemmas many working-class families face, and the horror that has been forced on black bodies in the name of science. Purchase the book here or snag your audiobook version here . What your ticket includes: - $8 off any drink at the bar Grab a glass of wine at the bar and tell us what you thought of the book! Our informal discussion will be led by Liv Stratman, author of Cheat Day. Registration is capped, so please register early if you are planning on attending.