We’re excited to announce the Bobcat Reads Book Club — an online community where you can read and discuss books on a range of topics in the company of your fellow Bates alums. It’s free to join—all you’ll need is a copy of the book under discussion!
Current Book Selection:
Bobcat Reads will be actively discussing Beauty by Christina Chiu ’91 from January 6 — March 10, 2022. Continue to check this page for updated information on future book club selections.
Here’s how it works:
- The book club will connect through a private online forum where members can discuss the current book and network with each other.
- We’ll dedicate roughly two months to each book, so you’ll have plenty of time to finish.
- Sign up and learn more!
Why should you join?
- An easy and fun way to connect and network with other alumni
- Deepen your knowledge and explore new topics with fellow Bobcats
- Reading is fun
Get the book!
- You can order the latest book through the Bates Store!
- Bobcat Reads is for everyone. If you would like to participate but find the cost of the book prohibitive, please email us at alumni@bates.edu.
Upcoming Book Selections:
- January 6 — March 10, 2022: Beauty by Christina Chiu ’91
- Stay Tuned! Complimentary author discussion will be scheduled!
- March 18 — May 20, 2022: Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
- May 26 — July 28, 2022: Voter’s Choice (TBD)
- Aug. 4 — October 6, 2022: The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris