On August 28, we celebrate the release of 'Lik', a rebellious queer debut novel by Tessel ten Zweege published by Uitgeverij de Geus . Tessel previously published the books 'Dat Zou Jij Nooit Toelaten' and 'Femicide: tot de dood ons scheidt', and she created the NPO3 series 'Tessel in Cyberspace'. Here you can get the very first copies of her provocative novel about female love, complete with an autograph at the signing session.
In 'Lik', the chaotic Brechtje finds love with Numidia, a caring woman for whom family comes first. As a journalist, Brechtje is working on a revealing piece about abuse, but when emotions come into play, her work is called into question. Brechtje's turbulent inner world colors her reality and her relationship with Numidia, blurring the boundaries between fact and fiction. Is your story still believed when your worldview sometimes wavers? Can love survive when it feels like you are going crazy?
After the festive presentation and reading from 'Lik', we delve into the WLW representation in the literature with a panel:
Which characters have changed lives?
What are the best lesbian sex scenes?
Why is it important that we see our community reflected in books?
There is also an exhibition of a photo series created for the novel by Tengbeh Kamara , a Dutch-Liberian photographer based in Amsterdam. Their portrait and documentary work explores intimacy, memory, and identity. Tengbeh belongs to a new generation of photographers characterized by an inclusive, bold, and critical gaze. Tengbeh makes visible what has been systematically ignored, resulting in beautiful, powerful, and colorful photographs.
Afterwards, there will be time for a dance and a drink! DJs will be announced soon.
