The Untitled Book Society The Untitled Book Society

As a member of the untitled book society, I’d like to introduce you to our little family. Our members come from different backgrounds, but most are young doctors, architects, and engineers. Anyone who identifies themselves as a bookworm is welcomed!

Our meetings are held in Damascus, Syria at Blue Ocean Languages School, but we meet at different spots from time to time and enjoy other activities, discussing all genres of books and poetry, and occasionally welcoming special guests. This book club has inspired each and every member in different ways, and more importantly, it has been our safe space and escape.

The founders Mohamad Jawich & Tala Baz tell us the story behind this Syrian book club:
In December 2020, our little community was created based on the simple idea of bringing together intellectuals of different backgrounds and establishing a space to discuss books of real depth. Literature has always been sacred. Stories are what shape us humans today, especially as Syrians; it’s what we got from our ancestors and it’s what our future generations will get from us.

We wanted to show the world that Syrians read. Yes, it has doctors, engineers, businessmen, and pharmacists, but also incredible creatives including poets, musicians, painters, writers, and readers. We blend those two worlds into one and our future goal is to expand to other governorates in Syria, spreading our philosophy and culture of active learning and meaningful connections.