The Carpe Librum Club is the domain club of PG and Research Department of English. The club is committed to inspire and open the vistas of knowledge by introducing different genres to enthusiastic readers. The Club was initiated to develop interest among the students to read books and critically examine. The prime motto of the club is to meet, each with a copy of the book, for a formal discussion so that readers will get an exposure to new and exciting literature and learn about new authors.
Goals
- Host at least 6 book reviews per semester
- Explore different genres and authors
- Develop critical thinking and analytical skills through discussions
- Build a community of book lovers and encourage reading for pleasure
Co-ordinators
- Dr.R. Rajalakshmi, Assistant Professor of English
| S.No | Date | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 - 2026 | ||
| 1 | 30.7.2025 | Book Review – Sudha Murthy’s Grandma’s Bag of Stories |
| 2 | 30.7.2025 | Book Review – The Last Leaf by O’ Henry |
| 3 | 26.8.2025 | Book Review – What are you looking for in the library by Michiko Aoyama |
| 4 | 04.09.2025 | Book Review – A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini |
| 5 | 07.10.2025 | Special Lecture - Echoes of the Author: Reflection of the Reader |
| 6 | 31.1.2026 | Special Lecture - Blogging and Online Publishing: Empowering Women Writers in Indian English |
| 7 | 07.02.2026 | Book Review – The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides |
| 8 | 07.02.2026 | Book Review – Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa |
| 2024 - 2025 | ||
| 1 | 19.08.2024 | Book Review session - Before the Coffee Gets Cold, One Indian Girl |
| 2 | 31.07.2024 | Book Review session - The Song of Achilles, The Cruel Prince |
Book Review sessions