THE
SAPPHO
CLUB
A literary memoir about coming out later in life, compulsory heterosexuality, queer community, lesbianism, and finding your place.
The story
At twenty-eight, everything finally made sense.
The Sappho Club is a deeply personal, witty, and moving coming-of-age story for the late bloomers among us. In a vibrant blend of memoir and cultural analysis, the author chronicles her journey from a life lived under compulsory heterosexuality toward the joyful discovery of her true queer identity.
From sunny days in Spain to intimate cafés in Ghent, The Sappho Club takes you along on a journey of self-discovery and a crash course on lesbianism. This book captures the confusion, revelations, and triumphs of coming out later in life.
A celebration of queer awakening, self-acceptance, and the powerful connections we find along the way.
Discover the storyThe book in four parts
A late-blooming coming-of-age story, unfolding through questioning, coming out, finding community and belonging.
For anyone who found their way to the Sappho Club a little later than expected.
Available in
English & Dutch
Published by
Atthis Press