What we’re about
To read and discuss the most influential books, from classics to contemporary.
Our website listing all past presentations and agenda of the club:
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Upcoming events (2)
See all- Book selection: Novels Set in a DayThe International House of Associations, Genève
Novels set within the span of a single day captivate readers by distilling the essence of human experience into a concentrated timeframe. These stories often delve deeply into character psyches, relationships, and pivotal events, making the ordinary extraordinary.
We will take a look at different examples of the 24-hour novel, and pick one for future discussion.Location: Maison des Associations, salle Albert Jacquard
Starting time: 7:15 pm sharp
Presenter: Committee, various.Format:
Part 1: presenter(s) provide a short overview of the pre-selected books, highlighting some of the reviews and critics and other relevant background. Members who have read any of the books can contribute.
Part 2: participants are invited to introduce any book that they would like to recommend and provide a short overview thereof (on a voluntarily basis).
Part 3: participants vote to select the book to be discussed in one of the upcoming book discussion meetings.
We look forward to seeing you all!Upcoming events: https://www.genevainternationalbookclub.com/post/future
Past events: https://www.genevainternationalbookclub.com/post/_past - Book #168 - The Night Watchman Louise ErdrichThe International House of Associations, Genève
Based on the extraordinary life of National Book Award-winning author Louise Erdrich’s grandfather who worked as a night watchman and carried the fight against Native dispossession from rural North Dakota all the way to Washington, D.C., this powerful novel explores themes of love and death with lightness and gravity and unfolds with the elegant prose, sly humor, and depth of feeling of a master craftsman.
Louise Erdrich creates a fictional world populated with memorable characters who are forced to grapple with the worst and best impulses of human nature. Illuminating the loves and lives, the desires and ambitions of these characters with compassion, wit, and intelligence, The Night Watchman is a majestic work of fiction from this revered cultural treasure.LOCATION: Maison Internationale des Associations
Presenter: TBC
Starting time: 19:15 sharp
Format:- Members introduction (5-10 minutes)
- Book presentation (20-30 minutes)
A brief history of the author’s life
A short summary of the book
Main ideas/themes- Group discussion (45-60 minutes), members' personal views on the book, opposing ideas, etc.
- Announcement/info on next meeting (5 minutes)
Note: reading the book is not a "must" to attend the meeting, but encouraged if you want to actively participate in the discussion.
We look forward to seeing you all!
Upcoming events: https://www.genevainternationalbookclub.com/post/future
Past events: https://www.genevainternationalbookclub.com/post/_past
Presentation slides (current year): link coming soon.
