Celebrate love in all its forms this February at Brunch Book Club. Our pick of the month, Revolutionary Acts by Jason Okundaye, is an unforgettable exploration of the lives and legacies of Black gay men in Britain. Through stories of resilience, community, and joy, Okundaye offers a portrait of love and identity that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.
We’ll begin the day with an engaging online discussion to unpack the book’s themes and share our perspectives. Then, it’s off to Canova Hall in Brixton — a buzzing hotspot famous for its wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, and award-winning bottomless brunch. With mix-and-match cocktails and a lively vibe, it’s the perfect setting to fuel great conversation and new friendships.
After brunch, we’ll wander to a local bar to keep the day’s energy alive with drinks and laughter. Join us for a celebration of great books, incredible food, and the power of community this February!
See you at brunch! 🥂📚🥑
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PLEASE NOTE: This is an all day event starting with our online book discussion at 10:30am followed by brunch in the afternoon. To ensure you have all details please sign up to our mailing list where you'll receive a full itinerary, discussion questions, Online Discussion link and much more.
PREORDER & PREPAYMENT POLICY: To confirm your place, we require a full preorder and prepayment one week in advance of the event. If these aren’t received by the deadline, your ticket will be forfeited. A preorder form will be sent to attendees via email two weeks before the event. Please note, tickets are non-refundable.
Canova Hall, Brixton
At 250 Ferndale Road, Canova Hall brings new life to one of Brixton’s historic gems, once home to the workers’ hall of Britain’s first department store, Le Bon Marché.
Now a buzzing all-day and late-night spot, it’s perfect for locals and visitors alike to soak up Brixton’s energy. The menu centers on simple, quality food made fresh daily, with a wood oven from Modena firing up 48-hour fermented pizzas and handmade pasta. Favorites like the Rock Star Margherita and Smokey Bandit sit alongside bold newcomers like The Hot Don, topped with ‘nduja, finocchiona, and pickled chillies.
Their bottomless brunch—hailed as one of London’s best by Grazia and CN Traveller—offers two hours of mix-and-match bubbly cocktails, prosecco, margarita punch, and beer, making it a must-visit weekend treat.
Revolutionary Acts: Love & Brotherhood in Black Gay Britain by Jason Okundaye
In this landmark work, Jason Okundaye meets an elder generation of Black gay men and finds a spirited community full of courage, charisma and good humour, hungry to tell its past – of nightlife, resistance, political fights, loss, gossip, sex, romance and vulgarity. Through their conversations he seeks to reconcile the Black and gay narratives of Britain, narratives frequently cleaved as distinct and unrelated.
Tracing these men’s journeys and arrivals to South London through the seventies, eighties and nineties from the present day, Okundaye relays their stories with rare compassion, listening as they share intimate memories and reflect upon their lives. They endured and fought against the peak of the AIDS epidemic, built social groups and threw underground parties; they went to war with institutions (and with each other) and created meaning within a society which was often indifferent to their existence.
Revolutionary Acts renders a singular portrait of Britain from the perspective of those buffeted by the winds of marginalisation and discrimination. It is a portrait marked by resilience and self-determination, inspired by the love and beauty Black men have found in each other.