Join the book club
Join our monthly Faculty of Health Book Club and connect with fellow undergraduate and graduate students, staff, and faculty. Together, we’ll explore new perspectives through reading and discussion.
The 2025–2026 reading list highlights works that reflect a range of equity, diversity, and inclusion perspectives.
How it works
Meetings take place in person in BMH 3119 during the lunch hour (12 – 1 p.m.) on the scheduled dates. Participants are asked to obtain their own copy of the book. While the group reads one book each month, there’s no pressure to attend every session. Join when your schedule allows or when a book sparks your interest!
Schedule
|
Date |
Title |
Author |
Number of pages |
Canadian? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wed., September 24, 2025 |
Rose LeMay |
200 |
Yes |
|
|
Wed., October 29, 2025 |
Messy Perfect (as part of banned book week event with RLS) |
Tanya Boteju |
400 |
Yes |
|
Wed., November 26, 2025 |
Ashton Applewhite |
304 |
No |
|
|
Wed., December 17, 2025 |
Yaa Gyasi |
320 |
No |
|
| Wed., January 28, 2026 | They Said This Would Be Fun | Eternity Martis | 256 | Yes |
| Wed., February 25, 2026 | The Sleeping Car Porter | Suzette Mayr | 224 |
Yes |
| Wed., March 25, 2026 | Crooked Teeth | Danny Ramadan | 304 | Yes |
| Wed., April 29, 2026 | The Seven Necessary Sins For Women And Girls | Mona Eltahawy | 216 | No |
| Wed., May 20, 2026 | Julie Chan is Dead | Liann Zhang | 320 | Yes |
| Wed., June 24, 2026 | Theory of Water: Nishnaabe Maps to the Times Ahead | Leanne Betasamosake Simpson | 224 | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
How often will books be read and what are the expectations?
The Faculty of Health book club will be reading one book every month from September 2025 through June 2026. You are not required to read every book or participate in every month’s discussion.
Will the meetings be in person or online?
The book club meeting will be held in person only. All meetings are scheduled for B.C. Matthews Hall (BMH) 3119 from 12-1 pm on the dates as outlined in the schedule above.
How do I get the books?
The schedule above includes links to Indigo, but you can pick up a copy of the book (or audio book!) at your library, bookstore, or online.
How do book club discussions work?
The book club fosters informal, open conversation. You are encouraged to come with reflections or talking points, but there’s no pressure - listening and learning are equally valued.