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.

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.

Feel free to pop into Ubiq to get a hard copy of our books.

Ubiq is currently offering a discount on our current book "Everything Is Beautiful and Everything Hurts" by Josie Shapiro.

UBIQ has special discount codes for VBC members:

• VBC24 for a special discount.
• VBCSHIP for free shipping.

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.