January Book Discussion

Welcome back to book club!

Welcome

Hey Book Club,

These past few weeks have been and continue to be a tense and fearful time in Minnesota. However, in times like these books are means of empowerment and our communities are a place to find comfort. We hope you will join us this weekend for those things. Anyone is welcome even if you haven’t read the book.

Also note that all University of Minnesota Libraries locations including Wilson Library are currently U card access only.

Stay safe and stay warm,

Anisse

The Will of The Many

Join us this weekend!

First Book of 2026

Our first book club read of the year is James Islington’s The Will of The Many! Come join us to talk about this epic fantasy.

Saturday January 31st from 1pm-3pm in the Wilson Collaboration Studio.

Resources

Take care of yourself

Book Club Kits

Image of book covers; Text in center of image "Book Club Kits: Read with Friends! In a book club or want to start one? Let the libraries help you get started! Available exclusively at Wilson Library

Read with friends! The University Book Club has been working closely with the University Libraries on a brand-new pilot program, funded by the Libraries' strategic initiatives award, 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.

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.

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