Read the Room: a Mat Pilates class and book club event

A Mat Pilates class and book club event. With playlist and discussion centred around Carmen Maria Machado’s Her Body and Other Parties. Join Saskia and Glossary at Studio Sensi for an afternoon that brings movement and reading together. The afternoon begins with a paced 50-minute mat Pilates class led by Saskia, set to a playlist inspired by Carmen Maria Machado's Her Body and Other Parties. Alanna will then lead a relaxed discussion of the book over tea, coffee and local treats supplied by MAKA. Beginners are welcome, and there's no pressure to have finished the book. We'll be focusing on the first story, The Husband Stitch. Details • Where: Studio Sensi, Hove • When: Sunday 22nd November, 2 pm • What to bring: water, Pilates gear, and the book (if you like) About the book Carmen Maria Machado's Her Body and Other Parties is a collection of 8 short stories, written from women's perspectives, which blend horror, science fiction and magical realism. Machado explores themes such as bodily autonomy, erotic desire and partriachal/male violence. It was published in 2017 and was a finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction. Where the money goes All profits from this event will be donated to WONDER Foundation. WONDER supports women-led charities around the world, each working to help women and girls build the skills and opportunities to leave poverty behind for good. About us Saskia is a Level 3 qualified Pilates instructor teaching in Brighton and London. Alanna is Founder of Glossary, a Brighton and Hove-based book club. Alanna studied English and American Literature at Master's level, and has also written for the likes of Cosmopolitan, Metro, and the BBC. FAQs Where can I park? There's surrounding residential parking, with a PayByPhone option. Alternatively, there's parking at Hove Tesco, a two-minute walk away. At the time of writing, a minimum in-store spend of £5 qualifies you for two and a half hours of parking, but it's worth checking on the day. What shall I wear? Wear something you feel comfortable and can move in. Shall I bring anything? Yourself, a bottle of water, your book and a cosy jumper. Mats will be provided by Studio Sensi. Can I attend as a complete beginner to Pilates? Yes, the class will be a paced Pilates flow, with optional challenges throughout. Please note the class isn't suitable for anyone pregnant. If you have any injuries or anything else we should be aware of, please let Saskia know before we start, or email any questions to [email protected]. Purchasing a ticket to this event means you consent to photos and videos being taken on the day, which may be used for promo content on social media.