Welcome to our international book club.
7 Online Sessions
Help us explore the question, what does it mean to be a human? through seven exciting readings in community.
Starting September 5, 2026 with a FREE PILOT SESSIONNext book: The Metamorphosis - Franz Kafka
Next Session
The Metamorphosis
Franz Kafka
September 5, 2026
Hosted by Isabel Giraldo & Diego I. Rosales
Discover the Panorama Experience — Join Our Free Pilot Session
Get a firsthand feel for our international reading community before joining! You are warmly invited to our free pilot session on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Together with our guest speakers and hosts, we’ll explore Kafka's iconic short story as a gateway to our year-long journey. Registration is completely free—claim your spot and start reading with us!
About the Club & Hosts
At Panorama, we believe that literature is far more than a pastime—it is a mirror held up to the human condition. As an initiative of The Phoenix Institute, our international book club brings together readers from across the globe to engage with profound, thought-provoking short stories by world-renowned authors.
Hosts
Co-hosted by Diego I. Rosales and Ma. Isabel Giraldo, our program features seven curated sessions throughout the year, bringing in guest speakers to lead compelling discussions on classic short stories.
Format & Details
Frequency & Length: 7 Saturday sessions per year, 1h 30m each.
Platform: Live on Zoom (with access to recordings for full-pass members).
Global Schedule:
Mexico: 10:00 AM (UTC -06:00)
Colombia: 11:00 AM (UTC -05:00)
Europe: 5:00 PM CET / 6:00 PM CEST
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Explore Our Memberships
Gain complete, unrestricted access to the entire 7-session program. Includes instant entry to the private Member Area, direct Zoom links, post-session video recordings, and supplementary reading guides for every book on the schedule.
Enjoy single-session flexibility. Perfect if you want to join for specific authors or titles on our calendar. Includes a direct Zoom link and reading guide for your selected session.
The 2026-2027 Program
We gather online on select Saturdays throughout the year for seven 90-minute live discussions, kicking off with our free pilot session on September 5, 2026. Review our reading list and dates below to see the classic texts we will explore together across the upcoming season.
Sep 5, 2026: The Metamorphosis (F. Kafka)
Oct 10, 2026: The Grand Inquisitor (F. Dostoevsky)
Nov 7, 2026: Leaf by Niggle (J.R.R. Tolkien)
Dec 5, 2026: A Good Man is Hard to Find (Flannery O’Connor)
Jan 23, 2027: It’s the Fault of the Tlaxcaltecas (Elena Garro)
Mar 13, 2027: The Tremendous Adventures of Major Brown (G.K. Chesterton)
Apr 24, 2027: The House of Asterion (J. L. Borges)
May 29, 2027: Something Special (Iris Murdoch)
Experience the Phoenix Community for Free!
Join our complimentary pilot session as we discuss Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis.
🗓 Date: September 5, 2026
🕒 Time: 10:00 AM Mexico (UTC -6) | 11:00 AM Colombia (UTC -5) | 6:00 PM CEST (UTC +2) / 5:00 PM CET (UTC +1)
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All live meetings are recorded. If you hold a Full-Year Pass, you can log in to your Member Area anytime to watch the recording and access the discussion notes.
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All sessions are conducted in English, but you are welcome to read the assigned short stories in any language or edition you prefer. Because we focus on short stories, we provide public domain text links or recommended digital editions inside the Member Area whenever available, so you don't necessarily need to purchase physical books for every session.
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Absolutely. If you purchase an individual session for $10 USD and decide you want to join the complete 7-session journey, just get in touch with our team. We will happily credit your $10 USD single session payment toward the $60 USD Full-Year Pass so you can unlock full access to the Member Area without paying twice.
Get in Touch!
Whether you need assistance with registration, have questions about time zones, or simply want to learn more about The Phoenix Institute and our reading community, we are here to help. Send us a message, and our team will get back to you shortly. We look forward to welcoming you to Panorama!
