Saturday, January 17
L'Eixample, Spain
📚 BOOK CLUB – “Surviving Autocracy”: Reflecting, Resisting, and Rebuilding
Saturday, January 17, 18:00 — Backstory English Bookshop
“Surviving Autocracy” by Masha Gessen
Together, we’ll reflect on what it means to live through authoritarianism — and explore how we can keep resisting and rebuilding. 💪
Even if you haven’t finished the book—or didn't even get started—you’re welcome to join the discussion and share your thoughts.
- We start promptly at 18:00, so please come early if you’d like to mingle a bit or browse the store.
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"Surviving Autocracy" is available from Backstory in paperback or as an audiobook.
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Paperback: You can stop by the shop, give them a call, or order online by clicking here (delivery takes 5–10 days).
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Audiobook: Click here to order your copy.
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- Let us know if you’re interested in helping moderate the discussion.
- ABOUT THE BOOK: Masha Gessen examines the rise of authoritarianism in the U.S., drawing parallels with global trends. She explores the strategies of resistance, the erosion of democratic norms, and how citizens can act to preserve liberty. Provocative, urgent, and deeply insightful, it’s a conversation starter for anyone interested in politics, society, and civic responsibility.
🍝 Join us for dinner immediately following the book club. Click here for more information and to RSVP. 🍕
SAVE THE DATE — DA Barcelona Book Club 2026
- April 11: On Freedom — Timothy Snyder
A philosophical and historical reflection on what freedom means and how we protect it — a perfect complement to Gessen’s urgency. - July (TBD): Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism — Rachel Maddow
A gripping exploration of America’s own battle with fascist forces — ideal for midyear re-engagement ahead of election season. - October (TBD): Abundance — Ezra Klein
A forward-looking, solutions-oriented book about how we can rebuild and thrive — ending the year on a note of hope and possibility.
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WHEN
Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 06:00 PM Madrid Time
WHERE
Backstory English Bookshop - Carrer de Mallorca 330
L'Eixample, Barcelona 08037
Spain
Google map and directions
CONTACT
Rachel Sair
[email protected]