Our April Book of the Month is the New York Times bestseller The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali. This novel is set in Tehran, Iran, and spans three decades, starting in the 1950s. It follows Ellie, whose family falls from riches, and her kind, brave friend Homa. The book follows the two girls from childhood into adulthood as they lose each other and find each other again, all the while facing the political turmoil in Iran. The Lion Women of Tehran is an emotionally captivating book that explores themes of friendship, feminism and political activism.

Open book club, sessions in English