Discover 'UGent Leest': read together, experience together!
(17-03-2025) Is a community of reading UGent'ers something for you? Then be sure to check out what 'Ghent University Reads' has in store for you!
Do you like getting inspired by books and engaging conversations? UGent Leest invites all Ghent University students, employees and alumni to participate in reading groups and the Silent Book Club.
Reading groups: dive into a good book together
Five reading groups will start from April 2025. Led by passionate readers and writers affiliated with Ghent University, you will discuss special books together with fellow readers and discover new perspectives. The books on the programme are:
- De Gezichtslozen (book by Alicja Gescinska, reading group is led by Alicja Gescinska (in Dutch))
- Bezonken rood (book by Jeroen Brouwers, reading group is led by Lars Bernaerts (in Dutch))
- The Children of Green Knowe (book by Lucy M. Boston, reading group is led by Elly McCausland (in English))
- Rue des boutiques obscures (book by Patrick Modiano, reading group is led by Francis Mus (in Dutch))
- Het moois dat we delen (book by Ish Ait Hamou, reading group is led by Kris Rutten (in Dutch))
Twelve UGent'ers can join each reading group.
Registrations start on Thursday 20 March 2025 at 9 am via ugentleest.be. Be quick is the message!
Silent Book Club: quiet reading in company
Every last Monday of the month, part of the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy Library turns into an atmospheric reading room. Enjoy an hour of silence to fully immerse yourself in your book, with a drink within reach. All technology will be omitted so you can fully focus.
The Silent Book Club will take place on 31 March, 28 April, 26 May and 30 June 2025, starting at 7pm each time. Location: Faculty Library of Arts and Philosophy, Rozier 44, Ghent.
Bring your own book or choose one from the collection. Like to chat afterwards? You can!
Register for the Silent Book Club via ugentleest.be.
More info
