Climate

[close] This list focuses on centering the imaginations of authors on the margins for the purposes of inclusion, representation, and from which so much can be learned about resiliency and how to shape the future. “Fiction that centers those who are currently marginalized – not to be nice, but because those who survive on the margins tend to be the most experientially innovative – practicing survival-based efficiency, doing the most with the least, an important skill area on a planet whose resources are under assault by less marginalized people.” – adrienne maree brown

[close] The whole of nature, of the cosmos is nothing short of miraculous. I draw inspiration and joy from the natural world and all of its wonders, and if you do as well, join and share which book have helped inspire you. Perhaps we can help each other discover interesting and provocative nature titles. The goal of this group is to explore books, fiction and non-fiction, that highlight the natural world, particularly those that stoke the imagination.

[close] We read and discuss climate literature across all genres and aspects of the changing climate. The Climate Change Book Club began in January 2022 at The Old Library, in Eastville, Bristol. In November 2022, we expanded the Climate Change Book Club with an additional group at Waterstones, The Galleries, Bristol. Upcoming readings: The Old Library, Eastville, Bristol Dec 6th 2022: Olga Tokarczuk’s Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead Jan 3rd 2023: Richard Power’s The Overstory Feb 7th 2023: Rumaan Alam’s Leave the World Behind March 7th 2023: Claire Vaye Watkins’ Gold Fame Citrus Waterstones, The Galleries, Bristol Jan 17th 2023: Imbolo Mbue’s How Beautiful We Were Feb 21st 2023: Pitchaya Sudbanthad’s Bangkok Wakes to Rain March 21st 2023: Claire Vaye Watkins’ Gold Fame Citrus April 18th 2023: Ernest Callenbach’s Ecotopia May 16th 2023: Barbara Kingsolver’s Flight Behaviour

[close] Climate Action Brookline is a non-profit group in Brookline, MA dedicated to reducing greenhouse gasses. This is a place to suggest and discuss books that relate to this cause.