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Fall Kickoff with the UMN Book Club
What's going on with book club!
Welcome
Hey Book Club!
Fall Semester is upon us and book club is making its return.
My name is Anisse and I will be acting as president this year and it is my pleasure to welcome or welcome you back to the U of M’s book club. I hope you’ll join us at some of our discussions and events this year because we would love to have you. Keep reading to learn about our first events for this semester!
Best,
Anisse
September Book
Project Hail Mary
Amaze Amaze Amaze!Join UBC Saturday October 3rd from 1-3pm in Wilson Library Collaboration Studio! We will discuss Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary and other bookish topics RSVP via our GroupMe! | ![]() |
September Event
Jeopardy Kickoff!
![]() | Join us for our kick off Saturday, September 19th from 1pm-3pm in the Wilson Collaboration Studio. Get to know the book club, play jeopardy and win some prizes! RSVP via our GroupMe! |
UMN Libraries News and Events
Keep up with UMN Libraries
Friday Finish Is Back for the Fall Semester
Need to get caught up from the busy week? Need motivation to turn your Friday afternoon into a key part of your homework routine? Want to make the sunday scaries be less scary? Come to Walter Library for a relaxed yet productive study time at the Friday Finish from 1:30-4pm on Fridays
Take A Study Break With PAWS
Whether you need a quick dopamine boost between lectures or just want to cuddle a furry (or feathered) friend, drop in anytime to hang out with Boynton’s legendary registered therapy team. Yes, we actually have dogs, cats, and chicken!
Book Club Kits
The University Book Club has worked closely with the University Libraries, to build a collection of book club and buddy reading kits available for anyone at UMN to check out. The kits are available to check out TODAY at Wilson Library on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Meet the Board Meet Anisse!![]() | Role - President Favorite Genre - Sci-fi Favorite Format - Paperback # of books read this year - 31 Favorite Book Club Pick - The Will of the Many by James Islington Book Rec - The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells |
Local Events
This September !
![]() | Freier Literature LectureThe recipient of a 2006 MacArthur Foundation Fellowship (“Genius” Award), George Saunders has authored two novels, four collections of short stories, a novella, a book of essays, and an award-winning children’s book. Free with registration |
Resources
Take care of yourself
Book Access
Ways to access our current book selection:
Buy the book at a 20% discount from the UMN Bookstore (either in-person or online) Note: The discount is automatically applied when you check out.
Borrow a physical copy from UMN Libraries or using the Interlibrary Loan service
Borrow via the UMN Libraries Libby, the book club has our own collection!
Public Libraries:
Hennepin County Library: Library cards are free and Arvonne Fraser Library is located just a few blocks from campus, in Dinkytown
Ramsey County Library: Library cards are free and the Roseville Library is about a 10 minute drive from the St. Paul campus
The Book House: Used book store in Dinkytown
If your financial situation makes it hard to obtain a copy of our current book selection, please reach out to us at [email protected] as we may be able to help.
Contact
Keep in Touch
Email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @umnbookclub Follow us on Spotify: UMN Book Club Follow us on Goodreads: UMNBookClub Follow us on The StoryGraph: UMNBookClub Join our GroupMe: UMN Book Club | ![]() |




