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Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)

Welcome to the BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Club!

Welcome to the BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Club!

Each month, participants will have the opportunity to discuss a different genre or theme, bringing their own book that fits the genre or theme to share.  Open to all students, staff, and faculty of the University of Lethbridge.  Drop-in, no registration required.  Join in the months that interest you!

When is it?

September 25, 2024, 12-1 p.m.: Page to Screen

October 23, 2024, 12-1 p.m.: Young Adult Literature

November 20, 2024, 12-1 p.m.: Horror

December 11, 2024, 12-1 p.m.: Best Book of the Year

Where does it take place?

Meetings will take place in the Our Stories space on Level 10 in the University Library.

Since it is at noon, can I eat my lunch?

Yes, as long as the University Library's food and drink policy and food and drink guidelines are followed.

Where can I find a book to read and discuss?

Short answer, anywhere!

The U of L Library will have a display of books for inspiration but participants are not limited to read a book from the U of L's collection.  You can read and discuss a book from your own collection, one borrowed from a friend, or from another library.  Lethbridge Public Library (LPL) is a great option for borrowing books -- if you don't have an LPL or Chinook Arch Regional Library System card, ask at the Library Services Desk about the TAL card; it's free!  To purchase books, the U of L Bookstore, Analog Books, or Chapters are local bookstores; however, purchasing the book you discuss is not necessary!

Where can I find a list of the books discussed?

Click on a theme found under Past BYOB Club Events below to see books recommended by attendees.

To be contacted about upcoming BYOB events and alerted when the Attendee Picks list has been added to our page, please email us at library.cet@uleth.ca.

Book Club Etiquette

  • Be on time.
  • Be respectful of others.
  • Ask questions to gain clarity or understanding.
  • Keep an open mind to opinions that may differ from yours.
  • Everyone is invited to speak.
  • Keep your comments brief so that other may have a chance to speak.
  • Try to avoid spoiling major plot-twists as you talk about your book, whether recommending it or not.

Connect With Us

Email us at library.cet@uleth.ca if you have any questions or inquiries about events or potential collaborations.

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