READ@PolyU – Spark Your Passion for Reading, Exchange Perspectives, Grow Together

READ@PolyU is a community reading programme aimed at fostering a love of reading on campus. Each year, we select an award-winning common book and invite the whole campus to read together, and this year’s pick is One Day by David Nicholls — a captivating novel that inspired a popular Netflix series! 

One Day follows Emma and Dexter, two fresh graduates whose lives intertwine every 15 July over two decades, thus exploring their evolving relationship and the impact of time on their dreams and choices. The witty, heartfelt story explores themes of love, friendship, ambition, social class, grief and healing, as well as the unpredictable twists of life’s journey.  

 Let’s explore how READ@PolyU can ignite your passion for reading and broaden your perspectives through intercultural dialogues.

Upcoming Events 

	Book Pick-Up 📅 1 – 13 Sept 2025 (Mon – Fri), 14.00 – 17.00 📍P/F of the Library Eligibility: PolyU Students (Quota:800) Pick up a free copy of One Day and join a Book Chat Group to share your thoughts. Limited stock — don’t miss out! Prefer a digital copy? Access the e-book or e-audiobook version.
	Book Chat Group 📅 Week 3 – 5 (Mon – Fri), 11.30 / 12.30 / 13.30 📍The Bubble, 6/F South Wing of the Library Connect with peers in a relaxed, staff-led group to discuss the book. Meet three times over the term, make new friends, and gain fresh perspectives while easing into university life.
	Visit Our Book Exhibition Lovestruck in the Library: Timeless Love Through Romance Reads 📅 25 Aug until 23 Nov 2025 📍Featured Book Display, P/F, Library Experience the joy and complexity of love through this literary adventure, where every book is a doorway to deepest emotions and unforgettable connections.

For details, please visit the READ@PolyU website.

READ@PolyU is a campus-wide reading programme to promote a love of reading on campus. Our vision is to build an empathetic, creative, and courageous community of learners and global citizens for whom reading is a source of knowledge and creativity.