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Melboure: The Literary Society
Sat, 20 Sept
|Chai Shai Fitzroy x Ek kassh
Reading Covenant of Water, the critically acclaimed 2023 novel by Abraham Verghese. Set in Kerala, India, from 1900 to 1977, it follows three generations of a family who suffer a peculiar affliction where at least one member drowns in each generation.
Time & Location
20 Sept 2025, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chai Shai Fitzroy x Ek kassh, 69 Smith St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
About the event
This month, we’re diving into The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese, an epic and moving novel that spans generations and captures the complexities of family, faith, and resilience.
Join us in Melbourne for rich conversation, thoughtful insights, and community as we unpack the themes, characters, and impact of this acclaimed work. Whether you’ve finished the book cover to cover or are just curious to learn through discussion, all are welcome.
Bring your reflections, questions, and an open mind as we gather with fellow book lovers for our September edition of the Literary Society.