Nominate the books we’ll read in June and July 2025, and more...
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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, Fairhaven: A Novel of Climate Optimism by Steve Willis. You can find more information about this book on GoodReads here.
Below, you will find information on the following:
Nominate the books we’ll read in June and July 2025
Steve Willis will join our next meeting!
April 2025’s book and time and date of meeting
May 2025’s book and time and date of meeting
Facebook Group
Book club rules
Books from previous months
1. Nominate the books we'll read in June and July 2025
Please reply to this email to nominate the books we’ll vote on to read in June and July 2025. Please nominate by 11.59 pm Monday, the 14th of April.
Each member can nominate up to three books for each month; these can be three different books or the same book three times. I will select five books at random from all the nominations for each month. Finally, on the 17th of April book club meeting, attendees will vote on the book we will read in June and July 2025.
2. Steve Willis will join our next meeting
Great News! Steve Willis author of Fairhaven: A Novel of Climate Optimism will join our next meeting on the 17th of April! I hope you will be able to join us too.
3. April 2025’s book and time and date of meeting
The book we’ll be reading in March will be Fairhaven: A Novel of Climate Optimism by Steve Willis. You can find more information about this book on GoodReads here.
The April meeting will be at 19.30 BST (please note the time change in the UK; check local time) on Thursday, the 17th of April 2025.
4. May 2025’s book and time and date of meeting
The book we’ll be reading in March will be End Times: Elites, Counter-Elites, and the Path of Political Disintegration by Peter Turchin. You can find more information about this book on GoodReads here.
The May meeting will be at 19.30 BST (please note the time change in the UK; check local time) on Thursday, the 15th of May 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