NEW! Cool Petaluma Book Club!
Join us in conversation around inspiring and thought provoking climate-related books. Understanding the world around us and how we can build a safer, healthier, and regenerative future is of utmost importance. Exploring these ideas and opportunities together creates the mutual support and team spirit we need. And it’s more fun!
Our first book, “What if We Get it Right?” by Ayana, Elizabeth Johnson, was recommended by Deb Fox, Cool Petaluma co-founder now working as the City of Petaluma’s Climate Action Manager. She also turned us on to the fabulous audio book which features the actual interviews with guest contributors.
Because this has so much good, juicy content, we are dividing our book club conversation into four parts. (Scroll down for more info.)
What if We Get it Right?
WHAT IF WE ACT AS IF WE LOVE THE FUTURE?
Sometimes the bravest thing we can do while facing an existential crisis is imagine life on the other side. This provocative and joyous book maps an inspiring landscape of possible climate futures.
With clear-eyed essays, vibrant interviews, data, poetry, and art, Ayana guides us through solutions and possibilities at the nexus of science, policy, culture, and justice.
Because this has so much good, juicy content, we are dividing our book club conversation into four parts. Attend all that you can.
Part 1: Tuesday, February 4 - “Possibility” and “Replenish and Re-Green”
Try making the Climate Action Venn Diagram they discuss, with help from their website.
Part 2: Tuesday, March 4 - “If We Built It…” and “Follow the Money”
Part 3: Tuesday, April 1 - “Culture is the Context” and “Changing the Rules”
Part 4: Tuesday, May 6 - “Community Foremost” and “Transformation”
We can use their reading guide to facilitate our discussion, including these reflections:
something that surprised or delighted you
something that inspired or irked you
something you’re curious to know more about
Get your copy & start reading/listening:
Copperfield’s Books - In the Petaluma store, say you are a part of the Cool Petaluma book club for a 10% discount!
Libro.fm - Support your local bookstore while listening to great audiobooks (We highly recommend the audio version of this book because it has the live interviews so you catch more of the intonation and feeling.)