How often will books be read, what is the time commitment, and what are the expectations?
One book will be read every two months. The books selected will explore topics of lifelong learning, personal growth, novels and others, and will take an average of nine hours to read cover to cover. The average time commitment is expected to be 1 to 2 hours per week.
Will there be any in-person meetings of the book club?
The book club will be entirely online. You can participate anywhere with internet access, on days and times that are convenient to you.
Is there any cost to participate?
Participation is free for alumni.
How do I get the books?
Participants will be responsible for sourcing their own copy of the book. This could be from a local library, online bookstore, physical bookshop, as an electronic book, or however you prefer to get your books. All books selected will be widely available for purchase.
How do book club discussions work?
The book club will have a moderator who manages the forum. The moderator will pose questions to the book club, share relevant articles, and facilitate conversations about topics explored in the book. Members will be encouraged to post and share as well. This format allows for ongoing conversation and makes it easy for readers to connect with each other through the forum.
How do I make a forum profile?
A private forum will be used to host the virtual book club, so that it's easy to connect with fellow alumni. During the sign-up process, you will enter specific information to generate your profile. Once you’ve signed up, you’ll receive a link to the forum.
What exactly is PBC Guru and what do they have to do with the book club?
Professional Book Club (PBC) Guru is a book club management company that works with businesses, alumni associations and professional societies. Monash has partnered with PBC Guru to put this program in place for alumni. Visit their website to find out more.
I've already signed up. How do I log in?
If you're already a member, click here to log in.
What if my question isn't answered?
Please send an email to info@pbc.guru and you’ll receive a response as soon as possible.
