Themed Reads: School / Academia Vibes

In light of September being the start of school, we thought we'd read books that've got school/academic vibes, whether you're a student or not. Think books that take place in a school.

Here's a list of books you could pick for inspo:

## 1. Dark Academia

• The Secret History by Donna Tartt
• Babel by R.F. Kuang OR Katabasis by R.F. Kuang
• Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

## 2. Indigenous Residential Schools

• Five Little Indians by Michelle Good
• Indian Horse by Richard Wagamese
• Seven Fallen Feathers by Tanya Talaga

## 3. Sci-Fi & Fantasy

• A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik
• Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card

## 4. Romance

• The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
• Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon

## 5. Thrillers

• The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
• Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
• A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee

## 6. Memoirs

• Educated by Tara Westover
• Becoming by Michelle Obama (doesn't take place in a school, but mentions her journey accessing higher academia)
• They Called Me Number One by Bev Sellars

## 7. Non-fiction

• The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way by Amanda Ripley
• Cleverlands: The Secrets Behind the Success of the World's Education Superpowers by Lucy Crehan

FAQ:

How does this book club work?
Themed book clubs works in that you pick a book that fits the theme, and come prepared to give your rating and tell us about it. Even if you didn't finish, that's okay! It's mostly a chill hangout.
Can I host?
You can host if you have attended at least one book club in-person, which will be verified against attendance records.
Why is the list limited to 15 participants?
It is limited to 15 to ensure a smooth conversation where everyone has an opportunity to speak. We do sometimes have more than 15 signed up, as we do expect some people to have last minute conflicts. Please read the book even if you are on the waitlist, as people's RSVPs do change.

New: We have enacted a new no-show and late cancelation policy to ensure equitable access to our book club.
Members who no-show without notice or fail to provide at least 3 hours notice before cancelling twice in a row will receive a warning. After three no-shows/late cancellations, members will be moved to the waitlist for future events.