University of San Carlos launches virtual book club on Gabriel García Márquez novel

Walter Mazariegos Managing Director at University of San Carlos of Guatemala
Walter Mazariegos Managing Director at University of San Carlos of Guatemala | Universidad De San Carlos De Guatemala

The University of San Carlos of Guatemala is organizing a virtual book club focused on Gabriel García Márquez's novel "Of Love and Other Demons." The sessions are scheduled for Thursday, October 30, 2025, and Thursday, November 27, 2025, both starting at 6:00 p.m. Participation will be online.

According to the announcement, this event provides an opportunity to revisit García Márquez's work and discuss themes such as love, faith, and destiny within the context of Latin American magical realism. The organizers state: "An opportunity to rediscover García Márquez, share readings and reflect on the power of love in the midst of the impossible."

Interested participants can register for the book club through this link: https://sabic.usac.edu.gt/app/actividades/01k6x41e64n5x4ztq1cvkwc78v

The university continues to promote literary engagement by hosting similar events featuring other notable works and authors.