African Literatures Book Discussion Groups (in English and French)

The K-16 Education Outreach Program at the African Studies Center hosts an annual series of book group meetings wherein participants of all ages and backgrounds are invited to read and discuss engaging novels by African authors.

We offer two ongoing book discussion groups: one focuses on African literature written in or translated to English, and another one focuses on African literature written in or translated to French, discussed in French.

See the full list of books read over nineteen+ years here.

Requirements: These programs are free and open to all. The majority of the discussions are held on Zoom. Participants must procure a copy of their own books.

2026-27 African Literature Book Group in French

Coming soon!

2026-27 African Literature Book Group in English

The book group invites readers of all ages and backgrounds to read and discuss engaging novels by African authors. After 19 years of engaged facilitation, our longstanding facilitators Roberta Logan and Barbara Brown have stepped down. This year, the book group is following a rotational facilitation structure whereby participants take turns co-facilitating the discussions. 

This year’s meeting dates will be:

Wednesday October 14th, 2026 4-6PM, reading and discussion A History of Burning by Janika Oza

To register for an upcoming meeting email africa@bu.edu

Wednesday January 20th, 2027, 4-6PM on Zoom, reading and discussing Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah

To register for an upcoming meeting email africa@bu.edu

Wednesday April 7th, 2027, 4-6PM on Zoom, reading and discussing Stay with Me by Ayóbámi Adébáyò

To register for an upcoming meeting email africa@bu.edu

See the full list of books read over nineteen+ years here.