In honour of Disability History Month, and as part of our Reading for Diversity series, the Library is teaming up with BookSoc to read and discuss Emily Austin’s Interesting Facts About Space.  

Enid is many things: lesbian, serial dater, deaf in one ear, space obsessive, true crime fanatic, neurodivergent. When she's not listening to grizzly murder podcasts, she's managing her crippling phobia of bald people and trying hard not to think about her mortifying teenage years. She's worried about herself, her depressive mother, and what the deal is with gender reveal parties. But as Enid fumbles her way through her first serious relationship and navigates a new family life with her estranged half-sisters, she starts to worry that someone is following her. As her paranoia spirals out of control, Enid must contend with her mounting suspicion that something is seriously wrong with her…

Full of charm, humour and heart, Interesting Facts About Space is a pitch-perfect exploration of the strange ways we try to connect with others, and the power of sharing our secret selves with the people we love.

The Library has provided digital and print copies of the book and it is also available to purchase from most major book retailers, including in Audio book format. Book Soc also has a limited number of print copies available.

All are welcome - no need to read the whole book! 

The discussion group will be held in the Digital Commons on Level 1 of the Information Commons.