We read prize winning Modern European novels in translation, challenging our own perceived culture and making us to better reflect upon our own identity. Through masterful storytelling we develop a deeper sense of connection to another reality. Works in translation also foster a level of intercultural understanding that is even more crucial than ever in today's tumultuous world. This group has been running for ten years, deciding which novels we will read each month in advance. Together, we will be looking into the issues and merits of contemporary novels, while sharing the pleasure of reading, contributing equally and with respect for everyone's view. For the first meeting in October 2026, we will be discussing the novel 'Omer Pasha Latas, Marshall to the Sultan' (1976), the unfinished epic novel by the Nobel Prize winner, Ivo Andric, translated by Celia Hawksworth.