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[close] A place for guests of the Highland Inn to share thier favorite reads.

[close] Welcome to the Fortnightly Booksters, a book club managed by Susi and Vivi! As former roommates turned PhD candidates in clinical science, specializing in children's health, our friendship and professional paths remain intertwined. We created this book club to share our love for reading and to inspire insightful discussions. Join us every two weeks as we explore a diverse range of books, sparking conversations that enlighten and entertain. Whether you're a fellow academic or simply a book enthusiast, we look forward to sharing this journey with you!

[close] The MTW Book Club is a bi-monthly reading group that meets to discuss questions and other ideas related to the field of Medical Humanities. Topics will include health, illness and the role of medicine, the body, disability, healthcare and ethics. To read previous transcripts of our book club sessions, please take a look at our Twitter feed @mtwnhslibrary To see the full range of titles we have discussed, visit https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/education/library-knowledge-services/mtwbookclub/

[close] Hi and welcome to The Pedantic Zebra. The quarterly book club (audio or text) where we learn alongside each other about illness, disability, systemic injustice, the treatment of women in medicine & medical history. - A weekly jist/a few points will be shared on our social media for accessibility (Twitter/BlueSky@longcovidadvoc - Insta @longcovidadvoc8) #pedanticzebra - We have a listen/read along session at 8 pm on Friday to build community - One book every three months - Knowledge is power, so let's collaborate to know our history and know our context. Our book for Dec-Feb is 'Mind the Science' by Jonathan Stea. #pedanticzebra for updates on social media Why Zebras? Because of this common medical aphorism, which has led to the dismissal of many zebras: “When you hear hoofbeats behind you, don’t expect to see a zebra.” This book club is hosted by Long Covid Advocacy: https://www.longcovidadvoc.com/ Indie Bookshops: DISABILITY JUSTICE BOOKSHOP - NIGHTLIGHT https://bookshop.org/shop/nightlight_books