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Emirates Literature Foundation Book Clubs

Looking for people who share your love of books? Hoping to broaden your literary tastes and meet new people at the same time? Want to improve as a writer and need that burst of inspiration?

The Emirates Literature Foundation has book clubs for book lovers of all ages. So whether you’re a younger reader looking to increase your reading level and discover new books, or an older one hoping to meet other people who share their passion, you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for.

Our book clubs are free to join and welcome to all, so sign up for one today!

A poster for the Emirates Literature Foundation Book Club which meets once a month on Thursday from 7:30PM to 8:45PM for people 18 years and above
A poster for the Emirates Literature Foundation Nonfiction Book Club called 'A Matter of Fact,' which meets once a quarter on Thursday from 7:30PM to 8:45PM for people 18 years and above
Emirates Literature Foundation Children's Book Club Details
A poster for the Emirates Literature Foundation Children's Book Club which meets once a month on Saturday from 11:00AM to 12:00PM for kids aged 12-18


The Foundation Book Club

The Emirates Literature Foundation Book Club meets all through the year, with monthly book selections that span across genres. Closer to the launch of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, the book club starts to focus on authors who will be attending the Festival, giving members a chance for an even richer Festival experience.
The book cover for An Unlasting Home by Mai Al-Nakib

The book for our next meeting is An Unlasting Home by Mai Al-Nakib.

Next Meeting Time: Thursday, 15 June, 19:30 – 20:45
Location: In-person at the Jumeirah Branch of Magrudy’s Bookshop!
Language: English
Age Group: 18+

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A Matter of Fact

A part of the regular Foundation Book Club, this quarterly meeting is held in partnership with our Media Intelligence Partner, CARMA, and will focus solely on non-fiction books.

Due to space constraints please ensure that you have registered via the form below and that you have confirmed attendance before the meeting takes place.

In this next meeting we will be looking at The Last Overland by Alex Bescoby.

Next Meeting Time: Thursday, 18 May, 19:30-20:45
Location: In-person at the Jumeirah Branch of Magrudy’s Bookshop!
Language: English
Age Group: 18+

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Children’s Book Club

The book cover of Leeva at Last by Sara PennypackerThe Children’s Book Club meets monthly to discuss books, including those by authors who will attend the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature

Due to space constraints please ensure that you have registered via the form below and that you have confirmed attendance before the meeting takes place. Meetings will be held virtually on Zoom. Please encourage your children to read the book in advance, so that they can join in the conversation.

Ever wondered ‘what are people for’? Join Leeva on her exciting quest to find the answers in this month’s book club meeting, where we’ll be discussing Leeva at Last by Sara Pennypacker.<

Next Meeting Time: Saturday, 20 May, 10:00-11:00
Language: English
Age Group: The whole family is welcome to join! Especially your younger siblings/cousins!

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Young Adults’ Book Club

A graphic depicting a summer on the beachThe Young Adults’ Book Club meets monthly to discuss books, including those by authors who will attend the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature.

Due to space constraints please ensure that you have registered via the form below and that you have confirmed attendance before the meeting takes place. Meetings will be held virtually on Zoom. Please encourage your children to read the book in advance, so that they can join in the conversation.

What will you be reading this summer? Join the Book Club meeting and let us know!


Next Meeting Time: Saturday, 15 April, 11:00-12:00
Language: English
Age Group: 12+ years

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