Bobcat Reads: We Meant Well
Bobcat Reads will be discussing We Meant Well: A Novel by Erum Shazia Hasan from July 31, 2026, through Oct 2, 2026.
In the next Bobcat Reads selection, We Meant Well: A Novel, author Erum Shazia Hasan takes readers on a gripping journey into the high-stakes world of international aid. When a colleague at an orphanage in Likanni is accused of assault, aid worker Maya is dispatched to handle the crisis. Caught between the charity’s survival, local protesters, and her own complicated loyalties, Maya must confront the uncomfortable power dynamics of modern saviorism.
Join our vibrant online Bobcat community to discuss and dissect our latest selection. With a two-month reading window for each book, you’ll have plenty of time to savor the story and join the conversation. Dive into your summer reading with us!
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Did you know?
- We are kicking off our sixth year of the Bobcat Reads alumni book club!
- More than 400 alumni have signed up to participate in the Bobcat Reads alumni book club!
- Alumni participants span 41 different majors.
- Alumni of all ages—Class Years 1948-2024—have signed up.