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UVic Humanities Book Club

Humanities Book ClubThe UVic Bookstore and the Faculty of Humanities invite you to join the Humanities Book Club. Held monthly at the UVic Bookstore, meetings aim at open and candid discussion of both fiction and non-fiction books.

It’s flexible – join us for one or all of the books. Simply register in advance for this unique book club as there is a maximum of thirty participants per book to ensure ease of discussion. Registration is free and based on a first-come, first-served basis.

To register please call 250.721.8315 or email specialo@uvic.ca   Please indicate if you will be attending all or just one or two specific dates.

Book Club meetings take place on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 pm.Due to renovations we are not meeting in the UVic Bookstore this season. Please check location for each month. Light refreshments will be served. A big thank-you is extended to everyone who has volunteered to moderate.

Books

The dates for the 2012 Spring Season are as follows:

Date Title Author Moderator Location
Dec. NO MEETING - Happy Holidays!
Jan. 25th Essex County Jeff Lemire Michelle Couture Clearihue C117
Feb. 29th Dud Avocado Elaine Dundy Neil Campbell Fireplace Lounge, University Club
March 28th Vanishing & Other Stories Deborah Willis Betty Taylor Member's Lounge, University Club
April 25th Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life Karen Armstrong Patricia Houston TBA
May 30th The Tin Flute Gabrielle Roy Mary Kennedy Member's Lounge, University Club

Book Purchases

Receive 20% off book club books when you buy them at the UVic Bookstore!  Simply come to the general book counter and we will have your book waiting for you.