About us
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
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Book selection: Climate Fiction
The International House of Associations, Rue des Savoises 15, Genève, GE, CHOne hundred and thirty years ago, a Swedish scientist made a startling discovery: the coal driving the Industrial Age would also heat our planet by amplifying Earth’s natural greenhouse effect. Today, the words “climate change” echo through our newsfeeds, politics, and daily lives.
In this session, we’ll explore how fiction has taken up this global story—sometimes amplifying it, sometimes reimagining it. Climate fiction, or “cli-fi,” ranges widely: it can leap into distant, speculative futures or stay firmly rooted in the world we recognize right now. It can plunge us into catastrophic upheaval or show the resilience, creativity, and stubborn hope of people searching for solutions. Through human and non-human perspectives alike, we’ll look at how literature is helping us understand—and experience—the realities of our changing planet.
Location: Maison des Associations, salle Albert Jacquard
Starting time: 7:15 pm sharp
Presenter: Dana
Format:
Part 1: presenter(s) provide a short overview of the pre-selected books, highlighting some of the reviews and critics and other relevant background. Members who have read any of the books can contribute.
Part 2: participants are invited to introduce any book that they would like to recommend and provide a short overview thereof (on a voluntarily basis).
Part 3: participants vote to select the book to be discussed in one of the upcoming book discussion meetings.
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 (recent):
https://www.genevainternationalbookclub.com/post/slides-202615 attendees
Book #176 - The 100-Year-Old Man Who (etc.) by Jonas Jonasson
The International House of Associations, Rue des Savoises 15, Genève, GE, CHAfter a long and eventful life, Allan Karlsson ends up in a nursing home, believing it to be his last stop. The only problem is that he’s still in good health. A big celebration is in the works for his 100th birthday, but Allan really isn’t interested (and he’d like a bit more control over his alcohol consumption), so he decides to escape. He climbs out the window in his slippers and embarks on a hilarious and entirely unexpected journey. It would be the adventure of a lifetime for anyone else, but Allan has a larger-than-life backstory: he has not only witnessed some of the most important events of the 20th century, but actually played a key role in them. Quirky and utterly unique, The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared has charmed readers across the world.
LOCATION: Maison Internationale des Associations, salle Albert Jacquard
Presenter: TBD
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 (recent): https://www.genevainternationalbookclub.com/post/slides-20269 attendees
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