Bridie and Ioney host GOBS' November poetry book club with Young People’s Laureate for London, Forward Prize-shortlisted author Cecilia Knapp's debut collection.
GOBS Collective invites you to shoot the sugar and scribble your heart away as PEEPSIN returns with poetry book club prowess, hosted in Broadway Cinema’s Lounge and via Zoom.
PEEPSIN provides a space for poets, writers, readers, performers, and artists to meet over a cuppa, and have a good chinwag over GOBS’ poetry book of the month. For the first half of the session we’ll talk about the book, and in the second half we’ll do some focussed writing exercises based on our favourite poems.
Obviously it’s preferable that you read the book before you come along, but if you don’t get chance and fancy heading down anyway just pop along and there’s sure to be something for you to say, listen to, or write. No judgement.
On Tuesday 8 November, 7pm-9pm, we will be looking at:
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Peach Pig
Cecilia Knapp
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The debut collection from the Young People’s Laureate for London, Forward Prize-shortlisted author
In her devastatingly powerful debut collection, Cecilia Knapp examines the experience of motherlessness and its lasting impact, as well as the lessons passed between generations of women.
These poems explore women’s complicated relationship with their bodies, with sex, and with shame as she traverses the violence of romantic love, but also employs humour and mischief, a wry reclaiming of power.
We hear stories of a challenging childhood in a seaside town, a girl growing up, getting out and reckoning with the guilt of being ‘one of these people now.’
The collection also offers a look at Knapp’s close relationship with her older brother, his struggles with addiction and, eventually, his death. With tenderness, she remembers him and unpacks the unique grief that comes after a suicide.
Peach Pig is a candid and unflinching look at loss, an attempt to find a language for it. It grapples with feelings of anxiety, insecurity and displaced anger; but it is also a collection full of dreams, hope and vibrant persistence, a willingness to question and to carry on.
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group (Corsair)
Published: October 6, 2022
ISBN: 9781472156815
96 pages
Country of publication: United Kingdom
£10.99
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The book is available for purchase at Five Leaves Bookshop, 4a Long Row W, Nottingham NG1 2DH
Or via the Five Leaves Bookshop website
G et 15% off your order of Peach Pig when you quote GOBS BOOK CLUB in store at Five Leaves.
If you have any issues purchasing the book, please get in touch with Bridie via info@gobscollective.org
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PEEPSIN takes place on Tuesday 8 November, 7pm – 9pm in Broadway Cinema’s Lounge.
Broadway Cinema, 14-18 Broad St, Nottingham NG1 3AL.
Turn right at Reception, then left at the glass doors. The Lounge is at the end of the corridor.
PEEPSIN is also available to attend via Zoom – we’ll stick you on the big screen in Broadway Cinema’s Lounge.
Please note we have limited places available both in-person and online, so booking is essential.
PEEPSIN is free to attend (donations welcome) and can be booked via Eventbrite.
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Future PEEPSIN dates for your diary
Tuesday 14 February 2023
Tuesday 14 March 2023
PEEPSIN takes place on the second Tuesday of every month excluding our December/January Christmas break.
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At previous events, we've looked at:
Caleb Femi - Poor
Tolu Agbelusi - Locating Strongwoman
Caroline Bird - The Air Year
Ella Frears - I am the Mother Cat
Kae Tempest – Running Upon the Wires
Roger Robinson - A Portable Paradise
Malika Booker, Sharon Olds & Warsan Shire - Your Family, Your Body (Modern Poets Three)
I nua Ellams - The Actual
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GOBS Collective is supported by Apples and Snakes. A huge thank you for making PEEPSIN possible!
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About GOBS
GOBS Collective host poetry events and education programmes. Founded by Bridie Squires in 2020, the group formed through workshop series co-produced with Ioney Smallhorne; over 40 Nottingham artists created poetry films, digital zines and live performances alongside Debris Stevenson and Casey Bailey. The group co-founded spoken-word night SPRAYBOX with Nottingham Community Artists Network, and had a residency at Nonsuch Studios which culminated in their Full Moon showcase as part of Nottingham Poetry Festival. GOBS is supported by Apples and Snakes.
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Any enquiries can be directed to info@gobscollective.org
See you soon! x
PEEPSIN takes place on Tuesday 8 November, 7pm - 9pm, in Broadway Cinema's Lounge, Nottingham