Virtual Book Club | UMGC Alumni Association

Looking for a new way to engage with your UMGC community?

Your UMGC Alumni Association is excited to introduce the Virtual Book Club! Join today and start connecting with fellow alumni and current students through a love of reading, lifelong learning, novels, and other books. Continue below for more information.

Live Q&A Author Talks

Click below to register today to join a virtual live Q & A discussion with authors to learn about the thoughts behind their books and more.

Sadeqa Johnson, author of The House of Eve | May 7
Piper Huguley, author of By Her Own Design | May 8
David Baron, author of American Eclipse | May 9

Current Selection

It's almost time to for the March–May book selection, By Her Own Design by author Piper Huguley.

Based on the true story of Ann Lowe, the Black woman who created one of America's most famous wedding dresses of all time for Jackie Kennedy, By Her Own Design is an unforgettable novel of determination and triumph.

Grab your copy now before we kick off on March 15th!

Reading Schedule

On March 15th, visit Before the Book in our forum and begin reading By Her Own Design
By March 29th, finish reading through Chapter Seven
By April 5th, finish reading through Chapter Fifteen
By April 12th, finish reading through Chapter Twenty-Four
By April 26th, finish reading through Chapter Thirty-Two
By May 3rd, finish reading the book and join our After the Book forum discussion

Join the UMGC Virtual Book Club

Join our community to connect with your fellow UMGC community and enjoy reading, lifelong learning, personal growth, novels and other books. Participation is free for the UMGC community!

Join the Book Club

Have Questions?

Have questions about what books you'll read, how discussions will run, or the time commitment? Find those answers and more in the FAQs.

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