Loughborough University Student Book Club

05/12/2016

Book Club tonight! 7-9pm. All welcome!

09/11/2016

Thanks to all who came along on Monday. A great turnout and a lively, entertaining discussion of Behind Closed Doors, which divided opinion just how we hoped it would! Our next book is the first part of the Chaos Walking trilogy, The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness. As so many of you came along this week(which is great) I'm afraid we don't have any spare copies this time but if you can get hold of one we'll be meeting to discuss it on Monday 5th December, 7-9. All welcome!

Title: The Knife of Never Letting Go Binding: Paperback Author: PatrickNess Publisher: CandlewickPress(MA)

06/11/2016

Student Book Club meeting Monday 7th, 7pm in the Library. Looking forward to discussing Behind Closed Doors! Don't worry if you haven't finished it, come along anyway. 😀

18/10/2016

Final reminder! Drop-in to SR1 (the Library) this Thursday 20th October, anytime between 12-2pm to pick up a copy of the first page-turner this year. Light refreshments available.

05/10/2016

Hello! Come along to our lunchtime launch in SR1 (in the Library) on Thursday 20th October, anytime between 12 and 2pm to collect a copy of our first book for this year. We'll be meeting to discuss it on Monday 7th November, 7-9pm. All welcome!

20/05/2016

Keep your book safe from prying eyes with this (adorably) threatening bookmark.

27/04/2016

Don't forget your backup book! (via Someecards)

19/04/2016

Our last book for this academic year is The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid which we'll be discussing on Monday 16th May. Copies of this relatively short novella will be available from the Library's main information desk from tomorrow.

The Reluctant Fundamentalist is Mohsin Hamid's thrillingly provocative international bestsellerShortlisted for the Man Booker prize in 2007Now a major film directed by Mira Nair and starring Kate Hudson and Kiefer Sutherland'Excuse me, sir, but may I be of assistance? Ah, I see I have alarmed you...

24/03/2016

Our next book is Divergent by Veronica Roth. Copies are available to borrow from the L3 information desk here in the library. Our next meeting to chat about the book will be on the first day of term, Monday 18th April, 7-9pm. All welcome!

The explosive debut by No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth.DIVERGENT – a major motion picture in 2014.The first book in the DIVERGENT series that has swept the globe – selling millions of copies world-wide.In the world of Divergent, society is divided into five fac...

16/02/2016

Copies of our next book, The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton now available from the L3 information desk, University Library. Come and join the discussion on Monday 14th March 7-9pm.

The phenomenal Number One BestsellerWinner of the Specsavers National Book Award 2014Waterstones Book of the Year 2014Selected for the Richard & Judy Book Club 2015There is nothing hidden that will not be revealed . . . On an autumn day in 1686, eighteen-year-old Nella Oortman knocks at the door ...

15/02/2016

Book Club tonight 7pm! All welcome.

05/02/2016

If you're the kind of reader who can read literally anywhere, why not prove it and win yourself some Amazon vouchers?

Library ‘Extreme Reading’ Instagram Competition Posted on January 27, 2016 by Steven Lake Every year the Library holds a photography competition and this year we would like your Instagram photos that capture your take on ‘extreme reading’. Whether it be on the beach, with the family cat, or (like Pi…

19/01/2016

Our next book is the acclaimed autobiography Wild by Cheryl Strayed. Film buffs will be pleased to hear there's also a movie tie-in starring Reese Witherspoon. Copies of the book now available from the L3 information desk. We'll be meeting to discuss the book and lots more on Monday 15th February at 7pm. All welcome!

Now a major film from Twentieth Century Fox starring Reese WitherspoonAt twenty-six, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother's rapid death from cancer, her family disbanded and her marriage crumbled. With nothing to lose, she made the most impulsive decision of h...

05/01/2016

There are still a few copies of our next book, The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman, available for collection from the L3 information desk. Grab yourself a copy and come along to our next meeting on Monday 18th January at 7pm. Welcome back everyone!

08/12/2015

Collect a copy of our next book, The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman from the Level 3 information desk here in the Library. Our next meeting is Monday 18th January at 7pm so you've got ages to read this one. Have a great holiday everyone!

WINNER OF THE SPECSAVERS NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS 2013 BOOK OF THE YEAR Dive into a magical novel of memory and the adventure of childhood, from one of the brightest, most brilliant writers of our generation.It began for our narrator forty years ago when the family lodger stole their car and committe...

15/11/2015

After a thoroughly enjoyable and well-attended first meeting of the year last week, I can tell you know that our next book is Stuart: a life backwards by Alexander Masters. With such a good turnout, all of our copies were distributed at the meeting. If you can get yourself a copy, we'll be meeting to discuss it on Monday 7th December at 7pm. As ever, all welcome!

Stuart: A Life Backwards

05/11/2015

Just a quick reminder that the first discussion meeting of the year will take place this coming Monday 9th at 7pm here in the Library. Please bring along a few snacks to share if you wish. All welcome, whether you've finished the book or not!

22/10/2015

If you weren't able to make our launch event, don't despair! There are copies of our first book, Now You See Me by Sharon Bolton at the main information desk so come and grab a copy now! We'll be meeting to discuss it on Monday 9th November at 7pm here in the Library. We're not a crime book club so we've got lots of other great books from different genres to enjoy throughout the rest of the year. Looking forward to seeing you all. Cheers, Sharon

21/10/2015

21/10/2015

A big thank you to everyone who came to the Student book club launch last night, we hope you enjoyed it? If you couldn't make it but still want to read the book and come to the next meeting, you can collect a copy from the enquiry desk on level 3 in the library. The theme last night was 'crime' but you will get to read lots of different genres over the coming months. We will also be asking you for book recommendations so please let us know if there is a book you think we should read.

18/10/2015

Don't forget it's the Student Book Club crime-themed launch event this coming Tuesday 20th at 7pm in the Village Bar. Come and get your scampi and chips for £2.99 and pick up a copy of the first book of the year! All welcome.

01/10/2015

Join the Student Book Club!

LAUNCH EVENT

If you fancy reading and chatting about great novels from lots of different genres, enjoying home-baked refreshments and taking part in other social activities, why not come along to the official crime-themed launch of the Loughborough University Student Book Club at 7pm on Tuesday 20th in the Village Bar?
• Scampi and chips £2.95!
• Guest speaker: John Martin – author and authority on crime writing
• Pick up a brand new copy of Now you see me by Sharon Bolton, the first great novel we’ll be discussing
• Exciting prize draw!
• Display of crime novels
For catering purposes, please register your interest in attending with Sharon at the Library: [email protected]

Comments from previous members:
• “Thanks so much for doing this club by the way, it’s been great!”
• “It is fun and the sessions…are a good chance to meet new people”
• “I’ll be coming to the meeting … I can’t wait to talk about the book”

03/08/2015

Interesting reading!

A new study says reading for pleasure can help people relate to each other and increase their empathy.

14/07/2015

Our new range of Library-themed Leisure Reading ;)

20/05/2015

Before leaving for the summer, please don't forget to drop off any books you still have from the book club. We really need them back so we can reuse them with future club members. Thank you. Sharon

18/05/2015

Book Club tonight! 7pm at the Library. All welcome.

13/05/2015

Forgot to say, we'll be asking you about a possible end-of-term get-together for the group so have a think about what you'd like to do. We'll ask you for your thoughts on Monday.

13/05/2015

How's everyone getting on with Elizabeth is Missing? Anyone finished it yet? I'm about half-way but WILL finish it for Monday! Are you all still intending coming to the meeting? I hope so! All best, Sharon

28/04/2015

Our next meeting is on Monday 18th May at 7pm to discuss the acclaimed Elizabeth is Missing by Emma Healey. A couple of copies are still available from the information desk on Level 3 - but be quick, once they're gone, they're gone!

Elizabeth is Missing

23/04/2015

Hoping to see lots of you on Monday 27th, 7pm here in the Library for our first meeting after the break. All welcome, even if you just want to see what we're all about!