Eating the Novel: a Supperclub

Celebrate the launch of Breaststrokes, a second novel by Margaux Vialleron at Eating the Novel Supperclub on 9th May, Thursday, 7pm.

Eating the Novel Supperclub is a four course dinner, a telling of the story of Breaststrokes through a meal. Enjoy a complimentary drink on arrival, special readings by the author, Margaux Vialleron and a conversation about food in fiction between Margaux and Bre Audrey Graham. And, we hope, you enjoy the company of strangers to talk to as well.

Breaststrokes is a novel about four women, who connect and come together over one weekend. Learn about what connects them and who they are through each course the Eat the Novel Supperclub on 9th May, Thursday at South London Louie.

Cloe, Gertrude and the Jenkins-Bell sisters, Mathilde and Sarah, are strangers who share a city. Until their paths cross at the pub on a Sunday evening.

‘Reading Breaststrokes felt a little like watching ribbons unfurl – or intertwine. Margaux Vialleron writes tenderly and evocatively about female friendship, fear and desire’ — Chloë Ashby, author of Wet Paint and Second Self

Breaststrokes is officially publishing on 9th May, but you can pre-order your copy from your favourite bookshop or buy a copy here: https://linktr.ee/breaststrokesnovel

Copies of the book will be available to buy on the evening as well.

Margaux Vialleron is a French-born, Glasgow-based writer and cook. She is the author of two novels: The Yellow Kitchen (July 2022) and Breaststrokes (May 2024). Her short stories and essays have been published in magazines including Harper's Bazaar and Compound Butter, and she co-hosts the SPK Book Club, a reading and culinary community. Margaux also writes The Onion Papers, a newsletter about storytelling in the kitchen.

margauxvialleron.com / @margauxvlln

About the chef, Numra of Empress Market:

Numra is a London based chef and host of Empress Market supperclubs. Her dining events explore the connection between culture, identity, community and food.

Storytelling is at the heart of Numra’s menus. Her style of cooking is simple yet stylish, with an emphasis on colour, vibrancy and most importantly, flavour.

@empressmarket

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

South London Louie, 67 Peckham Road, London, United Kingdom