Our feelings about housing are political, and a grasp of them is essential to solving the housing crisis – from the author of They Call It Love.

Housing is more than bricks and mortar. The home is where our hopes and dreams play out, and it lies at the heart of our lives. This is where we rest, eat, and relax. The home we enjoy can determine our health, life expectancy, and day-to-day well-being. In contrast, the lack of a stable residence can lead to mental and physical illness and often premature death. This is central to how we conceive of a good and dignified life.

Feeling at Home grapples with the practical and emotional questions of housing – domestic labour, privacy, security, ownership, and health. Is it possible to imagine success without home ownership? Alva Gotby makes clear that solving the housing crisis is about much more than housing stock. It is about revolutionising our everyday lives and labours.

Join Coexist and Bookhaus for an intimate evening with Alva Gotby, author of Feeling at Home, a profound exploration of housing, politics, and everyday life. Enjoy a welcome drink, engage in a guided discussion and Q&A, then share a delicious meal by Coexist Community Kitchen. Dive into themes of security, ownership, and dignity, and discover how revolutionising our homes could transform society. Tickets are £20 – book now for this special experience! Note this event is taking place at Co-Exist Community Kitchen, not at bookhaus.

£20.