What we’re about
To read and discuss the most influential books, from classics to contemporary.
Our website listing all past presentations and agenda of the club:
https://www.genevainternationalbookclub.com/
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Book #165 - Solenoid by Mircea CărtărescuThe International House of Associations, Genève
Based on Cărtărescu's own experience as a high school teacher, Solenoid begins with the mundane details of a diarist's life and quickly spirals into a philosophical account of life, history, philosophy, and mathematics. The novel is grounded in the reality of Romania in the late 1970s and early 1980s, including frightening health care, the absurdities of the education system, and the misery of family life, while on a broad scale Solenoid's investigations of other universes, dimensions, and timelines attempt to reconcile the realms of life and art.
A highly-acclaimed master work of fiction from Mircea Cărtărescu*, Solenoid* is an existence (and eventually a cosmos) created by forking paths.LOCATION: Maison Internationale des Associations
Presenter: Gabi
Starting time: 19:15 sharp
Format:- Members introduction (5-10 minutes)
- Book presentation (20-30 minutes)
A brief history of the author’s life
A short summary of the book
Main ideas/themes- Group discussion (45-60 minutes), members' personal views on the book, opposing ideas, etc.
- Announcement/info on next meeting (5 minutes)
Note: reading the book is not a "must" to attend the meeting, but encouraged if you want to actively participate in the discussion.
We look forward to seeing you all!
Upcoming events: https://www.genevainternationalbookclub.com/post/future
Past events: https://www.genevainternationalbookclub.com/post/_past
Presentation slides (current year):
https://www.genevainternationalbookclub.com/post/slides-2024 - Book #166 - One Hundred Twenty-One Days by Michèle AudinThe International House of Associations, Genève
Winner our our book selecion on 'New trends in Literature', this debut novel by mathematician and Oulipo member Michèle Audin retraces the lives of French mathematicians over several generations through World Wars I and II. The narrative oscillates stylistically from chapter to chapter—at times a novel, fable, historical research, or a diary—locking and unlocking codes, culminating in a captivating, original reading experience.
LOCATION: Maison Internationale des Associations
Presenter: VOLUNTEER WANTED
Starting time: 19:15 sharp
Format:- Members introduction (5-10 minutes)
- Book presentation (20-30 minutes)
A brief history of the author’s life
A short summary of the book
Main ideas/themes- Group discussion (45-60 minutes), members' personal views on the book, opposing ideas, etc.
- Announcement/info on next meeting (5 minutes)
Note: reading the book is not a "must" to attend the meeting, but encouraged if you want to actively participate in the discussion.
We look forward to seeing you all!
Upcoming events: https://www.genevainternationalbookclub.com/post/future
Past events: https://www.genevainternationalbookclub.com/post/_past
Presentation slides (current year):
https://www.genevainternationalbookclub.com/post/slides-2024
