Book Club

Join us for another exciting community meetup on **Saturday, 30 May 2026** at **XEFI Mauritius Center** from **10:00 AM to 2:00 PM**! Whether you're a beginner discovering PHP and Laravel or an experienced developer building production applications, this meetup is the perfect opportunity to learn, network, and grow with the local tech community. **What to Expect** ✅ Technical talks on Laravel & PHP ✅ Real-world development insights ✅ Networking with fellow developers ✅ Community discussions & Q&A ✅ Latest updates from the Laravel ecosystem This meetup is part of Laravel Moris’ mission to promote Laravel adoption and strengthen the developer ecosystem across Mauritius and Africa. **Exclusive Community Benefits** As part of our partnership with **The Certification for Laravel**, attendees may get access to: * Certification discounts * Practice exams **Venue** 📍 XEFI Mauritius Center 🗓 Saturday, 30 May 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Bring your laptop, your questions, and your passion for development! Seats are limited — RSVP now and join the Laravel community in Mauritius. #Laravel #PHP #WebDevelopment #Mauritius #LaravelMoris #TechCommunity

Welcome, readers! Our May read is **_Kindred_ by Octavia E. Butler.** The story follows Dana, a Black woman living in 1976 California, who is suddenly pulled back to a Maryland plantation before the Civil War. She learns her survival is tied to a white slaveholder’s son. Forced to move between centuries, she must endure the brutal realities of slavery while fighting to hold on to her identity. Tense, intimate, and unforgettable, Kindred explores how the past refuses to stay buried. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

Let’s meet and share discussion of the James Baldwin short story collection, Going to Meet The Man.

Welcome, readers! Our June read is ***Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible*** ***Voyage*** **by Alfred Lansing.** A work of nonfiction, and one of the most astonishing survival stories in history, we follow Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew after their ship is crushed by Antarctic ice. Stranded in one of the harshest environments on Earth, the men endure months of isolation, freezing temperatures, and near starvation—yet refuse to give up hope. Lansing brings their ordeal to life through vivid detail and firsthand accounts, capturing both the brutality of nature and the resilience of the human spirit. At its core, the story is a powerful testament to leadership, perseverance, and the unbreakable will to survive against impossible odds. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **all** **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

June meetup at the Library. We’ll play games and have casual conversation in Japanese and in English. All levels of Japanese ability, from non-speaker to native, are welcome. After the meetup we will go out to eat at a local restaurant.