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October Book Discussion!
Upcoming Book Club events!
Welcome
Hey Book Club!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first book discussion of the semester! We had a great time discussing Beautiful World, Where are You. Be sure to keep reading so you know who, what, when, and where for our next discussion.
Hope you all are enjoying the lovely weather this week and find some time to get cozy with a book.
Anisse
October Book
Our October Book is…
![]() | On Earth We’re Briefly GorgeousJoin us for our book discussion Saturday October 25th from 1pm to 3pm in the Wilson Library Collaboration Studio. |
Need a copy?
Need a Copy of On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous ? We have a limited number of copies available exclusively to the University Book Club for check out at Wilson Library. Reach out to [email protected] to request a copy.
Scroll down to “Book Access” for more places to find our current selection
Gilmore Girls Themed Book Swap
Join us in Stars Hollow…
![]() | La la Lala la ~Join UBC Saturday November 8th 1-3pm at Wilson Library Collaboration Studio for a Gilmore Girls themed afternoon with a book swap, crafts and coffee coffee coffee. |
Other Upcoming Events
Save the Date!

UBC Board Member Spotlight Get to know your book club board!![]() | Speed Q&A with UBC Board Member Grace! Favorite genre: Historical Fiction Preferred book format: Paperback Favorite book club selection: World of Wonders Favorite book club activity: Discussions and crafting parties Number of books read last year: 64 |
Book Club Kits

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.
We are happy to announce that the Libraries are going to be adding additional kits to the collection and are seeking title suggestions. If you have any suggestions, this form will be open until Friday, October 31st at 12pm.
Book Access
Ways to access our current book selection:
Borrow a physical copy from UMN Libraries: email [email protected] to reserve a copy
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
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