Climate Book Group
Would you like to join a monthly sociable book group? Would you be interested in reading environmental and climate topics? Come along to our climate book group at Velocity Café, and now also ONLINE!
Please read the chosen book before attending the session so that you can contribute to the discussion. You are welcome to source your own copy or the books are all available on request from High Life Highland Libraries. Click here to find your local High Life Highland Library. Any issues with sourcing a copy of the book please email HCWP@velocitylove.co.uk.
The Climate Book Group is led and facilitated by PhD researcher Ingrid Brubaker from the University of the Highlands & Islands.
You can join one or all of the book group sessions but please sign up on Ticket Tailor each time.
September⋅Wild Fell by Lee Schofield.
Book here: Monday 23rd at Velocity Café — Wednesday 25th OnlineOctober⋅Parable of a Sower by Octavia E. Butler.
Book Here: Monday 28th at Velocity Café — Wednesday 30th Online
This book group is part of the Highland Community Waste Partnership and is supported by High Life Highland Libraries and UHI.
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What People Are Saying about Climate Book Group
“…enjoy challenge of reading books that I perhaps would not usually choose”
“a very welcoming and respectful group”
“Come along to this informal group and find out more about current and past writing about the natural world and climate change”
“Wide variety of views and lived experiences.”
“…safe space to disagree”
One thing that you are taking away:
“….that a wide range of people that I would not normally meet are also interested in the Climate crisis”
“I made contact with more interesting people.”
“Friendly and supportive”
“…It's a safe space to discuss the topic and how you feel about it. Having to read the chosen book before the workshop and being prepared to discuss my response is a good impetus to do something new, attend an event and get to meet new people.”
“Go along with an open mind”
“supportive and interesting group & group leader; easy to share opinions even if don't agree”
“You will always learn something, usually about yourself..”
“….interesting, inclusive and informative”
“The climate book group is a great way to learn about interesting books and to be motivated to read more. It's lovely to hear others perspectives and views and to consider different interpretations of the books meanings.”
“Come to the next one!”
Contact Us
Who are my local Climate Book Group coordinators?
Contact Velocity via HCWP@velocitylove.co.uk and PhD student Ingrid from UHI.