The Reading Circle: Sunburn x Chloe Michelle Howarth

Book: Sunburn x Chloe Michelle Howarth

Description: Sunburn by Chloe Michelle Howarth is a queer coming-of-age novel set in early 1990s rural Ireland, following teenager Lucy as she navigates a secret, intense first love with her friend Susannah while facing the pressures of her conservative small town and a conventional future with her male best friend, Martin. The book explores themes of identity, repression, and the painful choices between authenticity and acceptance, earning critical acclaim for its poetic and tender portrayal of first love and small-town claustrophobia.

Meeting Frequency & Time: 4th Wednesday 4:00 pm-5:30 pm