Join us for the next Harwell Book Club session, held in collaboration with Be Free Young Carers, as we discuss Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein – a thought-provoking look at why having a broad range of interests and experiences can be a real advantage.

Come along to the Campus Community Library space in Quad One at 12:15 on Tuesday 27th October for discussions.

Click the button below to be directed to the Member of the Future app to secure your place at the next book club session.

Regular attendee? Please return a previous book when you collect a new one.

Description:

Through stories from athletes, artists, musicians, scientists and inventors, Epstein challenges the idea that success comes from choosing one path early and sticking to it. Instead, he makes the case for exploring, experimenting, taking detours and making connections across different fields.

It’s a particularly interesting read for anyone navigating their career, figuring out what comes next, or wondering whether being a generalist might actualyl be a strength.

Come along to share your thoughts, debate the ideas, and hear how others have found their own path.

Click the button below to be directed to the Member of the Future app to secure your place at the next book club session.

Regular attendee? Please return a previous book when you collect a new one.

How It Works

Sign Up: Register to join the book club on the Member of the Future app.

Collect Your Book: We’ll provide the book. Simply pick it up from Quad Two reception from midday, Thursday 17th September. We have limited copies available on a first come, first serve basis. You are welcome to source your own book if preferred. Regular attendee? Please return a previous book when you collect a new one.

Read & Discuss: You’ll have a little over 5 weeks to read the book before we meet for our discussion over lunch in Quad One on Tuesday 27th October. We’ll provide pizza, or feel free to bring your own lunch. Each session will last for 45 minutes.

About Be Free Young Carers:

Based on campus, Be Free Young Carers is the only charity in Oxfordshire dedicated to supporting children aged 8–17 with caregiving responsibilities for a family member. They’re passionate about learning and growing through books, and can’t wait to connect with other readers on campus.

The book club will be led by Hannah, one of their fundraisers. If you love discussing business and self-development books, we want to see you there.