Join us for a deep dive into some contemporary texts, with friendly discussion informed by critical theoriesAbout this Event
At our next Critical Readings event we will be discussing Want; the new collection of genre bending sexual fantasies collated and introduced by Gillian Anderson.
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'Want makes for addictive reading . . . compelling' Guardian
'I just loved reading it. It’s exceptional' Fearne Cotton, Happy Place
'An empowering project' Stylist
'Extremely sexy . . . Want is the horny manifesto your TBR list will thank you for' Cosmopolitan
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What do you want when no one is watching?
Who do you fantasise about when the lights are off?
When you think about sex, what do you really want?
When we talk about sex, we talk about womanhood and motherhood, infidelity and exploitation, consent and respect, fairness and egalitarianism, love and hate, pleasure and pain.
And yet so many of us don’t talk about it at all. In this groundbreaking book, Gillian Anderson collects and introduces the anonymous sexual fantasies of women from around the world (along with her own anonymous submission). They are all extraordinary: full of desire, fear, intimacy, shame, satisfaction and, ultimately, liberation.
From dreaming about someone off-limits to conjuring a scene with multiple partners, from sex that is gentle and tender to passionate and playful, from women who have never had sex to women who have had more sex than they can remember, these fantasies provide a window into the most secret part of our minds.
Want reveals how women feel about sex when they have the freedom to be totally themselves.
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There will also be plenty of time to hang out, chat and exchange book recommendations.
The ticket price is inclusive of further reading materials along with a welcome drink, and the book is available to purchase now at Lark Books.
Further coffee, tea, alcoholic drinks and pastries will be available to purchase on the night.
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Please be aware that both our event space and toilets are only accessible via stairs. Please contact us if this is an issue and we will do our best to help.
Event Venue
Lark Books, 4 Saltergate, Lincoln, United Kingdom
