Upstart Climate Book Club: Birnam Wood

Upstart & Crow’s meets every second month to read and discuss works that illuminate the complexity of our shared ecological present. While some are urgent works of non-fiction, and others are novels or hybrid texts, each book is chosen with care for its ability to open new vantage points, challenge easy answers, and — we hope — fuel our collective fight for a liveable future.

Whether you think about climate in your career, are worried about our current moment, or simply want to discover new and unexpected perspectives on how we can reach towards a more sustainable future, this book club is for you.

Each meeting will be facilitated by . Allison (she/her) is a journalist, writer, and filmmaker, based on unceded Coast Salish lands in Vancouver, BC. Her work broadly interrogates the politics and economics of climate solutions.

Join Allison on Wednesday, October 22 at 6pm to kick off our climate book club with — a gripping, sharply intelligent novel that explores what happens when environmental idealism collides with unchecked wealth and ambition.

Set in New Zealand’s South Island, Birnam Wood follows a guerrilla gardening collective as they seize the opportunity to farm an abandoned property, only to find themselves entangled with a billionaire who has his own survivalist agenda... Bring yourself and an open mind to discuss the book. That's all!

You do not need to have purchased the book from us to attend, but we’ll be offering a 10% discount on the title if you do. You can do so by selecting between two ticket options.

More about Upstart & Crow:

Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit creative studio and literary incubator that champions writers, readers and stories, and the role they play in shaping our lives. We develop original programs, support artists and revel in creative projects focused on Literature In Translation / Climate Solutions / Poetry / Civic Dialogue / Community & Skills Building … all with the aim of elevating the role of literature and storytelling in our lives. Find us on Granville Island, Gibsons and online at upstartandcrow.com.

Accessibility:

The main studio of our shop is accessible for folks with mobility aids. There is a washroom on the main floor available for attendees.

Questions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.

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