Grace Flahive - Book & Queer Ageing Talk
Join the wonderful Grace Flahive in conversation with our Emily on her debut novel Palm Meridian!
Palm Meridian is a story of love that endures across decades, the beauty of endings, and the courage it takes to say goodbye. Set in a vibrant retirement resort in 2067, it's a bittersweet celebration of memory, second chances, and what it means to choose joy, even at the very end.
Together, Grace and Emily will explore the complexities of getting older as a queer person, especially with so few of our elders left.
Grace Flahive was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. She studied English literature at McGill University in Montreal before moving to London in 2014, where she’s lived ever since. Palm Meridian is her debut novel.
Date: Thursday 17th July 2025
Time: 7-9pm
Venue: The Bookish Type, 77a Great George Street, LS1 3BR
Tickets are on a sliding scale (£5 / £3 / £0)
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Access Info
The shop has an 8cm step but we have a ramp we can put in place if required.
There is a downstairs bathroom with toilet and hand basin.
There is a range of seating including chairs that are armless with padded seats and backs, armless sofa, bench with cushions.
Face masks are encouraged but not required; an H13 HEPA air purifier will be in use.
On street parking available (charges may apply).
Please email in advance if you have any specific access needs: thebookishtypeleeds@gmail.com