The World on Our Bookshelf Book Club

The World on Our Bookshelf is a book club connecting people through stories from around the world. Abou the book club The World on Our Bookshelf is an English-language book club connecting people through stories from around the world. Through reading, discussion, and creative reflection, we explore themes like identity, migration, and human connection, building an inclusive community where people of all backgrounds learn from one another. No literary background needed, just curiosity and an open mind. All readers welcome. Our reading Journey 30 November 2026 — Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Race, migration, belonging 25 January 2027 — The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri Refuge, hope, family 8 March 2027 — The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri Names, identity, second-generation migration 3 May 2027 — The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak Memory, conflict, love 5 July 2027 — Pachinko by Min Jin Lee Diaspora, resilience, belonging Elmira Shirinsokhan (Facilitator) Elmira is an English lecturer, teacher trainer, and language assessment specialist passionate about English education and exam preparation. She creates educational content and shares tips for learners and educators on Instagram and YouTube as @elli_sphere.