Members’ Book Club with Alain de Botton (London)
The School of Life invites you to our first in-person book club.
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Location
Old Sessions House
22 Clerkenwell Green London EC1R 0NA United KingdomGood to know
Highlights
- 1 hour
- Ages 18+
- In person
- Doors at 6:15 PM
Refund Policy
About this event
The School of Life Members' Book Club: In-Person with Alain de Botton
We are delighted to announce our first-ever in-person book club, held at Old Sessions House in London. For this special occasion, Alain de Botton will lead a conversation on our October Book of the Month: How Emotionally Mature Are You?
The book explores some of the most important themes of emotional life: the legacy of childhood, the necessity of self-love, the dangers of perfectionism, and the challenge of overcoming impostor syndrome. Through thoughtful essays, it offers both clarity and consolation, mapping a path towards the kind of adulthood we might long for: self-aware, grounded, and at ease with ourselves.
This gathering will be intimate, limited to just 15 participants. Together, we’ll reflect on the text, exchange perspectives, and practise the art of thinking with others. The conversation will also be recorded, ensuring that our wider community can engage and add their voices from wherever they are in the world.
We warmly invite you to join us, whether in the room or online, for an evening of reflection, insight, and calm.
Please note: This session will take place in London (GMT) and is for The School of Life Members. Tickets cost £10 excluding ticket fees, and we will be filming this event.
Timetable GMT
6.30pm: Event Starts
7.30pm: Event Ends
Frequently asked questions
The event will be taking place in a private room at Old Sessions House, 22 Clerkenwell Green, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 0NA.
The evening will begin at 6:30pm and finish at 7:30pm.
Unfortunately, once the tickets have sold out online, there will be no further availability. Please sign up to become a School of Life Member to attend these events.
Please note most bookings for Events are non-refundable once you have placed your booking. Please see our event terms and conditions for further details, available here: https://www.theschooloflife.com/terms/
Yes you will receive a booking confirmation email with all the information you need to attend the event.
Yes this event is only suitable for adults 18 years and over.
Please email customerservice@theschooloflife.com if you have any questions prior to the event.
We may refuse entry or ask you to leave if you act disruptively, break venue rules, or risk causing damage, nuisance, or harm. Mobile phone use after a request to turn it off or unauthorized recording is prohibited. No refunds will be issued. Event materials are confidential and cannot be shared.
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