Book Club
A reading community where participants read together, discuss ideas, sharpen critical thinking and communication, and build lifelong reading habits.
Apply / Register- Format
- Online discussion circle
- Schedule
- Monthly book, regular meetings
- Level
- Open to all
- Language
- English, Dari, Pashto
About this program
The Novara Book Club reads one book at a time and meets regularly to discuss it. Books are chosen with the community and range from accessible fiction to memoir and nonfiction about education, leadership, and wellbeing.
Discussions are guided but informal — the aim is thinking out loud together, not performing. Reading is done at whatever pace works around school, work, and family responsibilities.
What you'll learn
- Critical reading and analysis
- Expressing and defending an opinion respectfully
- Listening to perspectives different from your own
- Vocabulary and reading stamina
How it works
- 1
Book selection
The community votes on the next book.
- 2
Reading plan
Chapters split across the month with discussion prompts.
- 3
Discussion meetings
Facilitated conversation in small circles.
- 4
Reflection
Optional short written responses shared with the group.
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