About us
Attention all book enthusiasts!
Join Kyoto Book Club's online gatherings for lively discussions about selected English-language books in a warm and casual setting.
Upcoming book schedules are announced a month in advance.
These regular sessions are **FREE** to attend.
No app download required—join directly from your browser.
See you soon!
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[New Paid Workshop] Kyoto Book Club | Japanese Lit
Kyoto Book Club has started a new initiative: an online Japanese novel workshop for learners of Japanese.
Each session will focus on a Japanese novel, hosted by Nana in a friendly environment with English support available.
Paid event. More details & registration → [Eventbrite link]
Upcoming events
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“ The Three-Body Problem” by Cixin Liu
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We will be reading and discussing The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin.
★Amazon Prime Video offers the drama adaptation, so checking that out is also a great option to help get a feel for the story!
https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/video/detail/B0FPBWGSTJ?ref_=atv_dp_share_cu_r
Synopsis
The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin is a science fiction novel that begins during China’s Cultural Revolution. After losing faith in humanity, scientist Ye Wenjie secretly sends a signal into space and makes contact with an alien civilization called the Trisolarans.
Decades later, scientist Wang Miao investigates a series of mysterious scientist deaths and becomes involved in a virtual reality game called Three Body, which reveals the harsh and unstable world of the aliens. As he uncovers hidden secrets, humanity learns that the Trisolarans are planning to come to Earth.
The novel combines science, philosophy, politics, and first-contact suspense, asking what humanity would do when faced with an advanced extraterrestrial civilization.Key Prizes
Liu Cixin’s The Three-Body Problem became the first novel by an Asian author to win the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 2015.Book Details
Approximately 448 pages.
On amazon kindle it’s $11.99.Join Us!
Our online book club will take place on
Sunday, September 27th, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Japan time)
You can join even if you don’t have a Jitsi account by clicking the URL provided on the right.
Please do not click “Join in app”—simply select “Join in browser.”What We’ll Do
You don’t need to finish the book to participate—though reading it will certainly enrich the discussion! Bring a cup of coffee or tea and share your favorite passages, thoughts, and questions. We’ll use a discussion guide based on the novel to help structure our conversation.Important to Know
✓ For smooth communication and security, please keep your camera on during the session. If your camera is off or your face is not visible, you may be removed from the call. Thank you for your understanding.
✓ There is no entrance fee or membership fee.
✓ Participants come from diverse backgrounds—please be respectful of different perspectives.We would love for you to join us!
We look forward to discussing this novel together and spending a wonderful time with everyone.5 attendees
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