Book Club: Caro De Robertis's Cantoras

Tuesday, 10/21/2025
6:30 - 7:30
Virtual Library

United States

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Discuss the September/October On the Same Page selection Cantoras by Caro De Robertis. 

Cantoras is a beautifully written historical novel that follows five queer women in Uruguay during the military dictatorship of the late 1970s and beyond. Seeking freedom under repression, they find sanctuary in a remote shack, building a refuge where they can live and love openly despite the dangers around them. Over three decades, their bond becomes a source of healing, resilience, and chosen family as they navigate political turmoil, personal discovery, and the ongoing struggle for democracy. Through alternating perspectives and shifting timelines, De Robertis creates a lyrical portrait of found family, political courage, and the healing power of shared sanctuary—affirming the quiet courage it takes to “sing” even in silence.

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