Host Kirti Mutatkar concludes Season 1 of KBC (Kirti's Book Club) with David Shepherd to discuss Jostein Gaarder's "Sophie's World" - a philosophical novel that serves as an accessible introduction to Western philosophy.
About the Book
Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder follows a teenage girl named Sophie who receives mysterious letters asking philosophical questions. As the story unfolds, Sophie discovers she's a character in a story being told by Hilde's father to teach his daughter about philosophy. The novel alternates between Sophie's narrative and comprehensive lessons covering major philosophers from ancient Greeks through modern times, exploring fundamental questions about existence, free will, and human consciousness.
KBC Reading Radar
Brain Fizz Factor: Both - Mental Fireworks (4/4)
Bookshelf Worthy: David - Shelf Resident, worth rereading (4/4), Kirti - Shelf Resident (4.5/5)
Season 1 of KBC concludes with this episode. Virtual roundtable discussions for all six books begin in July 2025.
Please join the KBC community by sending me an email at kirtimutatkar7@gmail.com. Space for the virtual roundtables is limited to 12 participants and it's first come, first served. Please sign up ASAP to reserve your spot.
Also, please let me know if you would like to join the KBC WhatsApp community for ongoing book discussions and updates.
Upcoming Virtual Roundtable Schedule:
- Sunday, July 27th, 2025 at 7pm: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
- Sunday, August 24th, 2025 at 7pm: Augustus by John Williams
- Sunday, September 28th, 2025 at 7pm: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
- Sunday, October 26th, 2025 at 7pm: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
- Sunday, November 30th, 2025 at 7pm: Why We Die by Venki Ramakrishnan
- Sunday, December 21st, 2025 at 7pm: Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder
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