Voice of Books Club
Voice of Books Club
The Voice of Books Club was established in 2023 on the basis of the “Reading” association, which operates under the leadership of Head of Department Khayala Aliyeva, with the aim of promoting the development of library and reading culture at the University. The Head of the Voice of the Books Club is Emiliya Aliyeva, and the Chairperson of the Club is Fidan Mukhtarova.
Instagram: @voice.of.books
The Club brings together students and faculty members interested in reading and creates a social environment that supports scientific, cultural, and literary activities. The main goal of the Club is to strengthen reading habits at the University, enhance analytical thinking, critical approach, and literary knowledge in students. For this purpose, the Club regularly organizes discussion hours, book presentations, meetings with authors, educational seminars, and various literary projects.
The mission of the Club is to develop a culture of reading among students, cultivate artistic and aesthetic taste, strengthen analytical thinking and communication skills, and ensure active integration into the scientific and cultural environment.
The conditions for membership in the Club are quite simple - any University student or faculty member who enjoys reading may become part of this literary community. The Club`s activities make a significant contribution to the formation of a cultural environment at the University, the intellectual development of students, and the enrichment of reading habits.
Club Activity Plan (for 2025/2026 academic year)
First semester (September-December)
- Admission of new members and orientation meeting
- Monthly reading meetings
- Seminar series “Literature and Modern Youth”
Topics:
Literature and Art
Books and reading habits in the age of technology
Second semester (February-May)
- Monthly reading meetings
- Continuation of the seminar series “Literature and Modern Youth”
Topics:
Literature and Art
Books and reading habits in the age of technology - Theatre visit
- “Bookworm” competition
- Final meeting and annual reporting session
Additional activities (throughout the year)
- Educational social media columns
“Book of the week”
“Quote from a writer”
“Reading motivation” columns
Sharing of students` book reviews - Career-oriented meetings and company visits
Visits to publishing houses, media organizations, and libraries
Meetings with editors, translators, authors, and publishing specialists
Support in shaping students` career goals
Events organized by the Club
Discussion of Anar`s short stories in the “Reading” Club
Discussion on “The problem of moral duty in the classical tragedy characters” in the “Reading” Club
The next meeting of the “Voice of books” reading club was held
The works “The Metamorphosis” and “The Little Prince” was discussed