Books & Booze: One Hundred Years of Solitude [ENG]

About this event

A month of exploring family, memory, identity, and the patterns we inherit and repeat across generations. How much of who we are is truly our own? We inherit names, stories, expectations, wounds, and ways of relating from the people who came before us. Yet despite our best intentions, we often find ourselves repeating the same patterns. One Hundred Years of Solitude asks what happens when a family becomes trapped in its own history and whether it is ever possible to truly break the cycle. For this edition of Books & Booze, we will explore One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez, one of the defining works of magical realism. Spanning seven generations of the Buendía family in the fictional town of Macondo, the novel blurs the boundaries between the ordinary and the extraordinary, weaving together love, ambition, violence, loss, memory, and solitude. As generations come and go, history seems to repeat itself sometimes tragically, sometimes almost comically raising questions about what we remember, what we forget, and what we are destined to carry forward. Join us for an evening of thoughtful conversation as we unpack themes of family legacy, repetition, memory, identity, love, power, and the strange ways history can shape our present. Together, we’ll explore why the Buendías seem unable to escape their patterns, what Macondo reveals about the relationship between personal and collective memory, and whether solitude is something we experience alone or something we can inherit. As always, the discussion is designed to be accessible and engaging whether you’ve read the entire book or are simply curious about its ideas. The evening will feature themed cocktails inspired by the novel’s lush, surreal world and the tropical atmosphere of Macondo, creating an experience that feels immersive without taking itself too seriously. Books & Booze gatherings are a signature Troisième Cercle ritual, offering space for meaningful dialogue, new perspectives, and the relationships that make our community what it is. Expect conversations about the families we come from, the patterns we carry, the stories we tell ourselves, and whether we can ever truly escape the past. Who we are Troisième Cercle is a private members club for professional women who want deeper conversations, real connections, and thoughtfully curated experiences across the city. What to Expect:A warm, no-pressure discussion of One Hundred Years of Solitude Drinks designed around the book’s themes (cocktails + mocktails) Time to connect, reflect, and raise a glass with great people No need to finish the book to attend come curious, come casual, and come ready to connect. Agenda: 6:00PM – Arrival, drinks, welcome6:15PM – Discussion begins7:15PM – Wrap-up: open conversation, drinks, networking, and community No Shows / Cancellations: If you’re unable to attend, please let us know at least 48 hours in advance by emailing [email protected]. Cancellations before this deadline are eligible for a refund. Looking forward to raising a glass with you all!