Each semester the Honors College sponsors a series of informal reading groups, now called Webster Book Clubs. The groups meet for an hour and typically read and discuss about 50 pages per week. Books are provided free of charge to all participants and moderators. The books cover a wide range of topics and most have been recommended by Honors students. To participate, students commit to reading the book and attend the weekly discussion meetings. The goal of the program can be summarized as "maximum information and enjoyment, with zero stress." All OU students are welcome to participate.
Become a moderator for the Webster Book Club! As a moderator, you’ll have the unique opportunity to guide thoughtful conversations, connect with fellow literature enthusiasts, and dive deep into a variety of genres. Share your love for books while helping others discover new favorites. Whether you’re a seasoned bookworm or just starting your literary journey, your voice can make a difference. Join us in creating a vibrant community where every reader feels valued and inspired. Sign up today and help us turn pages together!
| Book Title | Author | Synopsis | Meeting Days and Times | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All the Light We Cannot See | Anthony Doerr | A blind French girl and a German boy cross paths during WWII in this moving tale of survival and resilience. | Tuesday, 3-4:00PM | Cate One, Room 217 |
| In the Café of Lost Youth | Patrick Modiano | Set in 1950s Paris, this dreamlike novel follows a mysterious young woman through the memories of others. | Tuesday, 6-7:00PM | Cate One, Room 217 |
| Intermezzo | Sally Rooney | An intimate novella in which a young woman reckons with grief, solitude, and emotional entanglements. | Tuesday, 5-6:00PM | Cate One, Room 214 |
| Just Mercy | Bryan Stevenson | A powerful memoir by a defense lawyer confronting injustice in the American legal system. | Wednesday, 3-4:00PM | Cate One, Room 217 |
| Life for Sale | Yukio Mishima | A man offers his life to the highest bidder in this darkly comic, noir-inspired tale of urban absurdity. | Monday, 3-4:00PM | Cate One, Room 217 |
| Lord of the Flies | William Golding | Stranded schoolboys descend into savagery in this chilling allegory of human nature and civilization. | Friday, 3-4:00PM | Cate One, Room 317 |
| Moby-Dick | Herman Melville | Captain Ahab's relentless hunt for the white whale becomes an epic journey into obsession and fate. | Monday, 6-7:00PM | Cate One, Room 214 |
| Murder on the Orient Express | Agatha Christie | Detective Hercule Poirot investigates a murder aboard a snowbound train in this classic whodunit. | Friday, 12-1:00PM | Cate One, Room 217 |
| Nightmare Remains | Ege Selin Islekel | An investigation of state violence and public mourning in the aftermath of forced disappearances. | Monday, 3:30-4:30PM | Cate One, Room 214 |
| Red Rising | Pierce Brown | A lowborn rebel rises through a brutal caste system in this high-stakes dystopian science fiction saga. | Wednesday, 4-5:00PM | Cate One, Room 317 |
| Rules of Attraction | Bret Easton Ellis | A darkly satirical portrait of college students drifting through relationships, drugs, and disconnection. | Monday, 6-7:00PM | Cate One, Room 217 |
| Tenth of December | George Saunders | Stories of everyday people facing moral and emotional extremes in Saunders’ signature style. | Monday, 11-12:00PM | Cate One, Room 317 |
| The Fifth Season | N.K. Jemisin | A powerful woman navigates a collapsing world shaped by seismic cataclysms and systemic oppression. | Monday, 1:30-2:30PM | Cate One, Room 217 |
| The Handmaid’s Tale | Margaret Atwood | In a dystopian regime, a woman fights to retain her identity and freedom in a world that has taken both. | Thursday, 11-12:00PM | Cate One, Room 217 |
| The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy | Douglas Adams | A hilarious space odyssey kicks off when Earth is destroyed and one man is swept into galactic chaos. | Thursday, 2-3:00PM | Cate One, Room 217 |
| The Precipice | Toby Ord | A philosophical look at existential risks to humanity—and how we might safeguard our collective future. | Thursday, 6-7:00PM | Cate One, Room 214 |
| The Three-Body Problem | Liu Cixin | When Earth contacts an alien civilization, it sparks a complex story of science, politics, and survival. | Thursday, 1-2:00PM | Cate One, Room 317 |
| Uzumaki | Junji Ito | A small Japanese town becomes cursed by spirals in this eerie, surreal horror manga. | Monday, 1-2:00PM | Cate One, Room 317 |
| 33 Questions About American History You’re Not Supposed to Ask | Thomas E. Woods Jr. | A provocative look at controversial topics and historical myths in U.S. history, challenging mainstream narratives. | Tuesday, 6-7:00PM | Cate One, Room 214 |
| Women Talking | Miriam Toews | In a remote Mennonite colony, a group of women secretly gather to debate faith, justice, and freedom after discovering years of abuse, in this stark and haunting novel. | Friday, 10-11:00AM | Cate One, Room 217 |
Apply now to join one (or several!) of the Webster Book Clubs. Explore thought-provoking books, connect with fellow students, and be part of a community that values curiosity and dialogue. You’re welcome to sign up for as many clubs as you’re interested in!
