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Book club members talk around a table

A club for reading space science and science fiction together. Members pick a book, read it, then meet at a library in Addis Ababa to talk it through — open to students, lifelong learners and anyone curious about the universe.

launched, with the British Council
April 2026
books discussed so far
2

Books so far

  1. 17 October 2026

    Sphere

    Michael Crichton · Abrehot Library, Addis Ababa

    A vessel found on the ocean floor, and a sphere that turns its finders' fears real.

  2. 7 September 2026

    2001: A Space Odyssey

    Arthur C. Clarke · Wemezeker Library, Addis Ababa

    Artificial intelligence, human evolution and the mysteries of deep space.

  3. 4 April 2026

    The launch

    With the British Council · British Council, Addis Ababa

    Talks on space and literature, a trivia challenge, and the plan for the club.

In photos

  • A member makes a point to the group
  • Two members listen to the discussion
  • Members follow a point across the table

Read the next one with us

Each meeting is listed on the Events page, with the book and the library. Members hear about them first.