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]

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