On Tuesday, October 28th we’ll be meeting to discuss The Tokyo Suite by Giovana Madalosso, a suspenseful story about motherhood, simmering resentments, and identity. Set in São Paulo, the book begins with Maju, a nanny, making the impulsive decision to board a bus and disappear – with the little girl in her care.
With comparisons to Rachel Cusk and Olga Tokarczuk (two of our faves) we’re so excited for this novel! Another big plus – this book was translated by Bruna Dantas Lobato, the author of Blue Light Hours (our March book club read).
The details:
- Tuesday, October 28th from 6-7pm
- Hosted by Melanie White at Westboro Books
- $34.99 for the book + session or $20 for the session only
Sign up in store or online here.
More about the book:
“It’s a seemingly ordinary morning when Maju, a nanny, boards a bus with Cora, the young girl she’s been caring for, and disappears. The abduction, an act as impulsive as it is extreme, sets off a series of events that will force each character to confront their deepest fears and desires.
Fernanda, Cora’s mother, is a successful executive who is so engulfed in her own personal crisis that she initially fails to notice her daughter’s disappearance. Her marriage is strained, and she finds solace in an affair, distancing herself further from her family. Meanwhile, her husband, overwhelmed by the complexities of their domestic life, remains emotionally detached. As Maju navigates the streets of São Paulo with Cora, the “white army” of nannies, a term coined by Fernanda, seems to watch her every move, heightening her sense of paranoia and urgency.”
