Tuesday, May 20
(virtual)
Help Wanted by Adelle Waldman
Help Wanted by Adelle Waldman is a witty novel on low-wage work at a big-box store when the opening of a slot in management spurs workers to plot together.
- One of Barack Obama’s recommended books for summer 2024
- One of the best books of 2024 - Time, The Economist, Vogue, Elle
Help Wanted is available in hardcover for £11.39 or $19.28, paperback for £7.72 or $15.62 and e-book for £4.99 or $9.64.
All are welcome, even if you haven't read the book. We meet on Zoom to discuss the book for 45 minutes, then current events for 30 minutes, finishing by 8:45pm UK time. RSVP or contact [email protected] to receive the Zoom link, discussion questions, and current events newsletter. You can read or listen about the book below:
20240313 Help Wanted Review - Guardian ‘It’s a funny novel, as well as deeply humane and very angry.’
20240508 Help Wanted shows both the fun and anxiety of working retail - 17m interview podcast - KCRW
20250411 Adelle Waldman’s new novel follows workers in a big-box store - The Economist
20240506 Adelle Waldman's satire on America's invisible workforce - Financial Times
20240306 A novelist of privileged youth finds a new subject - New Yorker
WHEN
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 07:30 PM London Time
WHERE
This is a virtual event. See the event description above or RSVP for virtual participation options.
CONTACT
DAUK Political Book Club
[email protected]