An evening with Joy Watson, author of "The Other Me"

An intimate evening where Joy Watson and Sue Nyathi will be in discussion with Claudia Lopes on a feminist reading of 'When Secrets Become Stories' and 'The Other Me'. 

Guests are invited to engage the authors over a light dinner spread of "Small Plates" in the beautifully appointed Tommy's Bar at The Rand Club in Marshalltown, Johannesburg's LiteraryDistrict.

About the author:

Joy Watson is a feminist researcher and writer. Her research areas of specialisation are analysing public policy and service delivery, as well as tracking funding flows from the perspective of building social equity. She has many years of experience in developing feminist responses to public policy. She has worked on research initiatives in South Africa as well as internationally, including for the UN Habitat’s Safer Cities programme, and has served as a technical advisor to UN Women initiatives. She is in the processing of finalising her PHD on rape and public policy at the University of Stellenbosch. Together with Amanda Gouws, she has co-edited the book, Nasty Women Talk Back, A Collection of Feminist Essays on the Global Women’s Marches’ (Imbali, 2018). Her debut novel, The Other Me was published by Karavan Press in February 2022. 

Bridge Books

A beloved bookstore in downtown Johannesburg, with new books and used books, and a special love for African authors but eyes to the world too.

The Rand Club

At the beating heart of Johannesburg’s historic business district, astride its plunging seam of gold, stands Rand Club – a timeless South African icon.Founded in 1887 in the fledgling days of Johannesburg, Rand Club is the city’s most enduring social institution and finest heritage venue.

Parking:

There is limited parking opposite the club in Loveday St. Ride sharing is recommended.

Time: 6pm for 6:30pm - 8pm