Virtual Book Club

Whether reading is your favourite pastime, you enjoy some lively debate with other readers or are looking for some inspiration to dive into new books that might not be on your radar, the UoA Virtual Book Club is for you! Click below for the latest book selection and to join.

See How They Fall, written by lawyer-turned-author Rachel Paris, has been touted as ‘Big Little Lies meets Succession’ and ‘one for the fans of The White Lotus’.

A Master of Creative Writing graduate, Rachel joins us on campus to discuss her thrilling debut novel on 4 December.

We've partnered with virtual book club experts PBC Guru to create a platform that connects readers across the University community through a private forum, where all members can discuss up to five books a year. Everyone who participates gets to vote on which books we'll feature, and as we only select one book every two months, you'll have plenty of time to spend with each book.

• Reading is good for you! Reading can reduce stress, help you sleep better and strengthen your brain (Healthline.com).
• Reading offers a source of joy and happiness in life and helps you to tap into your imagination and creativity.
• Gain fresh perspectives by discussing your thoughts with alumni and friends across the globe, all from the comfort of your own home.
• It's absolutely free to join, and only takes a moment.
• Embrace Lifelong Learning: Some of our selected titles will provide new insights to get results in making you more effective in areas including leadership, communications skills, and achieving a fulfilling life.
• Author Talks: experience in-depth disscusion from the authors themselves.

Our next reading period begins in August, where we will be reading "There Should Have Been Eight" by New York Times best-selling author and UoA  Alumni Nalini Singh.

If you'd like to find out more about the UoA Virtual Book Club, do get in touch with the University of Auckland Alumni Relations Team at alumni@auckland.ac.nz.