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If you’ve received this email, it’s because you’ve signed up for the Climate Solutions Book Club or someone has forwarded you this email. We read one climate change related book each month and then meet up on Zoom to discuss.
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Dear All,
I hope you have all been having a good month, and you have been able to get a copy of this month’s book, The Deluge by Stephen Markley. This month we’ve been reading the first three sections (the book is particularly long). You can find more information about this book on GoodReads here. (Warning: this book has some graphic and disturbing sexual content).
Below, you will find information on the following:
Zoom details for tomorrow (19 June 2025)
June 2025’s book, time, and date of meeting
July 2025’s book, time, and date of meeting
August 2025’2 book, time and date of meeting
Facebook Group
Book club rules
Books from previous months
1. Zoom details for tomorrow (15 May 2025)
Paul Dawson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Climate Solutions Book Club: The Deluge by Stephen Markley.
Time: Jun 19, 2025 07:30 PM London
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89825697260?pwd=qtDuxy4rubc6IiFOptJIBlyScILplG.1
Meeting ID: 898 2569 7260
Passcode: 649487
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdQPMREtOA
2. June 2025’s book and time and date of meeting
The book we’ll be reading in June will be the first three sections of the The Deluge by Stephen Markley. You can find more information about this book on GoodReads here.
(The Deluge is a particularly long book, so we’ve split it over two months)
The June meeting will be at 19.30 BST (please note the time change in the UK; check local time) on Thursday, the 19th of June 2025.
3. July 2025’s book and time and date of meeting
The book we’ll be reading in July will be the final two sections of The Deluge by Stephen Markley. You can find more information about this book on GoodReads here.
(The Deluge is a particularly long book, so we’ve split it over two months)
The July meeting will be at 19.30 BST (please note the time change in the UK; check local time) on Thursday, the 17th of July 2025.
4. August 2025’s book and time and date of meeting
The book we’ll be reading in July will be the final two sections of The Collapse of Western Civilzation: A View From the Future by Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway. You can find more information about this book on GoodReads here.
The August meeting will be at 19.30 BST (please note that the UK is currently on BST; check local time) on Thursday, the 21st of August 2025.
5. Facebook group
Leon has kindly set up a Facebook group for the book club. To join please follow this link https://www.facebook.com/groups/1138238091045018/ and request to join.
6. Book Club Rules
Rule 1 - Do: Talk about book club!
An excellent side effect of this book club would be more conversations about climate change. Talking about climate change is one of the most important things you could do to fight climate change. A great TED talk here if you are interested.
Rule 2 - Do: Read the book (or at least attempt to)
I get it. Sometimes, you don’t have time to read or dislike the book so much that you can’t bring yourself to finish it. Either way, do try to read each meeting’s book to contribute to the discussion.
Rule 3 - Do: Speak up
Don’t be afraid to share your thoughts, even if you disagree with the rest of your group. If everyone says the same thing, there won’t be much in the way of interesting discussion. So, let your unique voice be heard.
Rule 4 - Don’t: Steamroll or abruptly interrupt
Don't hog the conversation. Everyone's opinion matters, so it's essential to ensure everyone gets a chance to express themselves.
Rule 5 - Don’t: Feel like you have to weigh in every time.
If you don’t feel like you have something unique to say on a particular topic of conversation, it’s okay to listen. No need to repeat what others have already said!
Rule 6 - Do: Take your turn and be polite.
Sometimes, multiple people will want to contribute at the same time. If you end up in the awkward situation of talking at the same time, graciously let the other person go first and then add on to what they say.
Rule 7 - Don’t: Force anyone to contribute.
Putting a fellow book club member on the spot can make them feel uncomfortable. So instead, keep the environment welcoming, so everyone is encouraged to share their thoughts when they’re ready.
Rule 8 - Don’t: Veer away from the book
It can be easy to get sidetracked and begin talking about other books, the latest episode of You, or real life. Staying on the subject will keep the book club focused and fun.
7. Books from previous months
Some folks asked for a list of the previous books we’ve read. You can find a list of them here. You can click on each on the books to open a space to comment on the book and read other’s comments too.
If you have any questions, drop me an email.
Best wishes,
Paul