University Library Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

About the book 

Join us in June for our book club discussion of this heartwarming and quirky novel featuring an unforgettable octopus and the people whose lives he touches.

All are welcome — whether you’ve read the whole book, part of it, or just want to listen in. Bring your lunch, your thoughts, and your curiosity!

Access to the book

The ebook of Remarkably Bright Creatures is available via the Libby platform. Libby is a leisure reading app widely used by public libraries. It enables the Library to support the wellbeing of all its users by providing access to leisure reading, wellbeing, and audiobook titles. Content includes ebooks, emagazines, and much more. To get started, simply download the Libby app and sign in. The app can be downloaded from the app store, or from a link on the Libby homepage.  

About the Book Club

The University Book Club is run by staff from Pilkington Library and is open to all current and former students and staff of Loughborough University. It meets in person in the Library but the meetings can also be accessed remotely via Teams.  

Accessibility 

There is step-free access into the Library and lift access to Level 3. 

View the Access Guide for Pilkington Library on AccessAble 

Booking Information

To join the Book Club, please subscribe to the mailing list (which uses JISC-mail) using the link below. You can also join the Book Club on Microsoft Teams. 

Join the Book Club mailing list  

Join Book Club on Microsoft Teams 

Once you have signed up to the mailing list you will receive email confirmation of your subscription with further information. From then on you will receive all emails sent to the group, including dates of future meetings, book choices and login details if you wish to join via Teams. Please join the mailing list at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date to make sure you receive the login details in time.