Online book club
"Books may well be the only true magic."
― Alice Hoffman
Join the conversation, expand your bookshelf, and explore topics related to personal growth, lifelong learning, and professional development in a private online forum.
Participation in the alumni book club is free. Simply pick up a copy of the current book at your library, local bookstore, or online. The group will read a book every two months - choose one or all, whatever works for your schedule.
More information and how to join can be found here.
Currently reading
The Marriage Portrait
By Maggie O'Farrell
Set in Florence in the 1550s, this novel centers around Lucrezia, the third daughter of the grand duke, who enjoys her quiet life in the palace, indulging in her artistic pursuits. However, her world is disrupted when her older sister's death prompts the duke to request Lucrezia's hand in marriage to the ruler of Ferrara. She must navigate the complex and unfamiliar court, where her new husband, Alfonso, appears enigmatic, and her main duty is to provide an heir to secure the Ferranese dynasty's future. Maggie O'Farrell's vivid storytelling brings Renaissance Italy to life, portraying Lucrezia's struggle for survival and resilience in a captivating narrative.
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Updated October 17, 2023 by Digital & Web Operations, University Relations (web_services@athabascau.ca)