51社区黑料Reads

51社区黑料Reads is a virtual book club created to connect alumni鈥攁nd the greater 51社区黑料community鈥攚ith one another over the discussion of books. There is no cost to join. All you need is the book and some reading time. Check out what we're reading below.

Why should you join?

Connect with fellow alumni鈥攁nd 51社区黑料community members鈥攁cross industries, generations and countries in an online social environment.
Discover new books! It鈥檚 an opportunity to experience new authors and explore different genres. You鈥檒l even get a chance to vote on which upcoming titles you want to read.
Reading is good for you!

How it works

Sign up for the book club鈥攊t鈥檚 free!
Pick up a copy of the current book and start reading. Book selections are read over eight weeks; a suggested reading schedule is provided.
Sign into the forum and join the discussion, guided by a moderator. Access to discussions are available 24/7鈥攜ou can participate from anywhere in the world.

Current book:

How to Read a Book

Author: Monica Wood
Reading period: March 13 - May 15

How to Read a Book is an unsparingly honest and profoundly hopeful story about letting go of guilt, seizing second chances, and the power of books to change our lives. With the heart, wit, grace, and depth of understanding that has characterized her work, Monica Wood illuminates the decisions that define a life and the kindnesses that make life worth living.

Alumni bookshelf

Curious about what we've already read as part of our book club? Check out our alumni bookshelf for a full list of titles鈥攖here are more than 20 books listed!

51社区黑料book club bursary

Our goal is for all 51社区黑料community members have access to this initiative. If you would like to access one of a limited number of books through our no questions asked bursary program, please email alumni@sfu.ca

By using this service, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the privacy statement at the bottom of the page and that you consent to the storage and access of your personal information, as described below, outside of Canada solely for those purposes.

Privacy statement

PBC Guru collects personal information for participation in the 51社区黑料鈥檚鈥�51社区黑料Reads online book club鈥� virtual book club under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) (RSBC 1996, c.165).

The personal information collected may include your name, email address, program or alumni affiliation, reading preferences, and any information you choose to provide when participating in book-club discussions or activities.

This information is required to administer your participation in the virtual book club, including enrolling you in the program, sending updates and reading materials, facilitating discussion forums, and communicating with you about book-club activities.

To provide these services, your personal information may be shared with the external book-club service provider (PBC Guru) engaged by the University, which will use the information only for the purpose of delivering book-club programming on the University鈥檚 behalf.

If you have questions about the collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information, please contact: alumni@sfu.ca

PBC Guru manages professional book clubs for companies, libraries and alumni associations. They will moderate our book club to help make this program a great experience for all participants. If you have any questions, please email them info@pbc.guru or visit their website at

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