Kau läser - a book club for students at Karlstad University

At Karlstad University, you can join our book club during the semester. The book clubs are for students, and we read and discuss in both English and Swedish. In the book club, we meet without any pressure or requirements. Together we discover new books and stories, and talk about our reading experiences. Kau läser is an open and voluntary book club for all students regardless of background and reading habits. It is free to participate, and you can join when it suits you.

Whether you want to broaden your horizons, meet new people, or simply enjoy the language, you are welcome to join.

Kau läser

Welcome to Kau läser

Sign up by email to: jennie.skynas@kau.se
Please let us know which group you want to join: English speaking or Swedish speaking.

Book club dates:

9 March 2026: De små tingens gud / The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy.
Last day to register: February 23, 2026.

11 May 2026: Tranorna flyger söderut / When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzén.
Last day to register: April 27, 2026.

How it works:

  • The book club is voluntary and takes place outside regular class hours.
     
  • There are two book club meetings each semester.
     
  • Sign up to participate by email to jennie.skynas@kau.se, please note that the number of places are limited.
     
  • Joining and participating in the book club is free, and the first 10 people to sign up will receive a paperback copy of the book.
     
  • All book club meetings are held in the University Library, unless otherwise announced, kl. 16:00-17:30.
     
  • The books we read are often available to listen to for free in the Biblio app, and they may also be available in Legimus for those with reading difficulties.
     

Start your own book club!

At the library, you can borrow bokcirkelkassar (book club bags). Each bag contains 5 copies of a book. Inside the bag, you’ll also find tips on how to hold a book club meeting and a short author profile. You can find the book club bags on floor 3 of the library.

Books we have read in the book club:

  • Här ruvar havet by Flora Wiström
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