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Attend the Common Book Author Conversation and Book Signing

Common Book author Eric Weiner will visit campus on November 9th for our annual keynote event, where the author participates in an engaging conversation about their book, writing process, and relationship to the campus community. This year, Eric Weiner will discuss how Ben Franklin’s desire to lead a useful life is just as important today as it was in 1776. He will also share his experiences traveling the world as a journalist and author.

The Author Conversation and Book Signing will take place on Monday, November 9, 2026 in the Melton Student Center Ballroom starting at 5:00pm. Light food will be available starting at 5:00pm, and the Author Conversation will begin at 5:30pm. Attendees will have an opportunity to interact with the author and have their book signed following the event.

Join in the Campus-wide Common Book AUmazing Race Event!

To celebrate the community that forms around our Common Book, we are hosting Finding Franklin: A Common Book AUmazing Race Event on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 1 to 3pm. Like the style of the popular tv show, The Amazing Race, this event will have teams of students traverse campus to complete as many Ben Franklin-themed physical and mental challenges as they can before time ends! Prizes including giftcards, special campus opportunities, and unique Auburn items will be awarded! Students may register to participate with up to 4 members per team.

Note: if demand exceeds capacity, participation will be allocated via a lottery with preference given to early registrants so sign up early!

Join a Campus Book Club!

Every year we offer opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to get together to read and discuss the Common Book. We offer many different opportunities, from single meetings to a series of get-togethers, and even themed groups by major. This is a great way to meet others on campus interested in reading!