AMS Book Club @ UBC
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Location

3206B 6133 University Blvd (AMS Student Nest)
V6T 1Z1 Vancouver, BC

Our Team

Jerlyn Brutas

Jerlyn Brutas
Co-President

Gloria Turbitt

Gloria Turbitt
Co-President

Meghan Chiang : Treasurer

Maya Berrached : Lead Event Coordinator

Syona Nagar : Assistant Event Coordinator

Mara Armanca : Assistant Event Coordinator

Sarah Louis : Social Media Coordinator

Jana Chittarath : Social Media Coordinator

Tirpat Sekhon : Activity Leader

Maya Erakovic : Activity Leader

Brittaney Ho : Activity Leader

Silvija Grava : Activity Leader

Jessica Ross : Activity Leader

Avey Herlihy : Activity Leader

Alexandra Guevara : Activity Leader

Isabel Chumbe : Activity Leader

AMS Book Club @ UBC

Welcome, reader. We're glad you're here!

The UBC Book Club is a vibrant and inclusive community for book lovers of all kinds. Whether you've just picked up your first book in years, or have already met your Goodreads reading goal, we're happy to have you. 

How does the book club work?

Every month, our members choose a new book based on a different theme or genre, offering a fresh perspective with every book. We then host in-person discussion meetings on the last Sunday and Monday of each month to talk about the chosen book in detail. Likes, dislikes, favourite characters, twists and turns - you name it! You can also stay connected through Discord for spoiler-safe chapter chats to discuss with other members as you read.

The book club also hosts lively socials, such as book swaps, craft nights, movie screenings, and much more. Our goal is to help you find the bookish community you've always dreamed of. There is always something fun on the horizon!

AMS Book Club @ UBC

Why should you become a member?

  1. Our membership costs $5 per term or $10 for the entire semester. As a member, you will recieve:
  • An exclusive membership card that gives you access to 10-20% off in discounts from our sponsors and bookstore partners
    • We are partnered with book stores across the Greater Vancouver area, including the Book Warehouse, Black Bond Books, Carson Books and Records, and more! A full map of our partners discounts can be found on this map.
    • This membership card can also be kept as a memento for your time spent with the book club!
  • Admission to monthly discussion meetings
  • Access to to member-exclusive events, such as movie and game nights
  • The ability to suggest and vote on monthly books
  • The ability to vote and run for executive positions
  • A warm welcome to our friendly and flourishing bookish community

 

How to get involved

The best way to start interacting with our bookish community is by joining our Discord channel! This is where we have our live read-along discussions, and where members suggest and vote on the books we will be reading for the upcoming month. Feel free to introduce yourself in the introductions channel and share your Goodreads, Storygraph, and any other social media that you would like! We also frequently post events, giveaways, and updates on our Instagram.  

There are two in-person discussion meetings at the end of each month to discuss the chosen book - one on the last Sunday of the month, and one on the last Monday (subject to change based on Holidays, exam schedules, etc.). You are welcome to come to whichever meeting time works best for you. Keep your eyes peeled for in-person events, which are announced on both our Instagram and Discord, and our Newsletter.

This month's theme

This month's theme: Western November!

Book of the month: Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy AND Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey (read either or both! Please check content warnings before diving in.)

Upcoming themes:

December: Nostalgia Read

Past themes:

Thriller October - A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

Adventure September - The Princesss Bride

Art of the Heist August - Six of Crows

High Fantasy July - The Fifth Season

Contact Us

Location

3206B 6133 University Blvd (AMS Student Nest)
V6T 1Z1 Vancouver, BC

Our Team

Jerlyn Brutas

Jerlyn Brutas
Co-President

Gloria Turbitt

Gloria Turbitt
Co-President

Meghan Chiang : Treasurer

Maya Berrached : Lead Event Coordinator

Syona Nagar : Assistant Event Coordinator

Mara Armanca : Assistant Event Coordinator

Sarah Louis : Social Media Coordinator

Jana Chittarath : Social Media Coordinator

Tirpat Sekhon : Activity Leader

Maya Erakovic : Activity Leader

Brittaney Ho : Activity Leader

Silvija Grava : Activity Leader

Jessica Ross : Activity Leader

Avey Herlihy : Activity Leader

Alexandra Guevara : Activity Leader

Isabel Chumbe : Activity Leader