Rupert Read Q&A with book club
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Dear All,
I hope you have all been having a good week and you have been able to get a copy of this month’s book, The Insect Crisis: The Fall of the Tiny Empires that Run the World by Oliver Milman.
The meeting will be at 19.30 BST on Thursday, the 19th of September, 2024.
Below, you will find information on the following:
Q&A with Rupert Read
September’s book and time and date of meeting
Book club rules
Books from previous months
1. Q&A with Rupert Read
For those who were unable to join the August meeting with Rupert Read, author of The Climate Majority Project: Setting the Stage for a Mainstream, Urgent Climate Movement, you can view a recording of the conversation here.
2. September’s book and time and date of meeting
The book we’ll be reading in September will be The Insect Crisis: The Fall of the Tiny Empires that Run the World by Oliver Milman. You can find more information on this book on Good Reads here.
The meeting will be at 19.30 BST on Thursday, the 19th of September, 2024.
3. 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.
6. 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