Overview of the Club
Sig: Read 1 book prn for fun & social connection & relaxation
The Rx Book Club meets biweekly to discuss an agreed upon book. This club is a great
opportunity to take a break from school, meet new friends over a shared interest across all year
levels and to (re)connect with a relaxing hobby!
Highlights or Club Initiatives
- Meet biweekly to discuss an agreed upon book from a certain genre (we usually have several genre groups)
- Take a book or leave a book at our Free Little Library
- Bookmark making
- Holiday book swap
Benefits of Being A Member
- Make new friends
- (Re)connect with the hobby of reading
- Foster personal wellness during pharmacy school
How to Be a Member
- Sign up on to join one of our genre groups (sign up happens once per semester)
- Join at any point! Meetings are drop in and everyone is welcome!
FAQs
- Which genres do you read?
- We have all our members vote on their favourite genre and make the groups
from there.
- We have all our members vote on their favourite genre and make the groups
- Is it free to join?
- Yes! We encourage our members to also source their books by borrowing from
the library/friends and buying second hand when possible.
- Yes! We encourage our members to also source their books by borrowing from
- Can I switch genre groups?
- You are welcome to switch groups. Groups will change every semester!
- How many books do you read per term?
- This is decided by the group but generally 1-2 books depending on the length.
- What if I miss a meeting?
- We will miss you but you are still a part of the club!
- What if I am not at the agreed upon page number for the meeting?
- You are welcome to come to the meeting as long as you don’t mind potential
spoilers!
- You are welcome to come to the meeting as long as you don’t mind potential
- Do you have executive positions?
- Yes, Follow our social media hiring takes place in September for PY1 reps and
end of semester 2 for all other positions.
- Yes, Follow our social media hiring takes place in September for PY1 reps and
Keep in Touch
- Email: ubcrxbookclub@gmail.com
- Instagram: @ubcrxbookclub