Sustainability Book Club
Avid readers and Bread Riot supporters meet monthly to engage in lively discussions focused on books about sustainability.
JOIN US
The Sustainability Book Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month on Zoom. Contact us for the link!
UPCOMING BOOKS
MAY 2: Crow and Weasel by Barry Lopez
Books may be obtained at South Main Book Company in Salisbury, your local library, or from members who may have extra copies.
BOOK REVIEWS
The Farmer's Wife by Helen Rebanks
Follow along as a wife and mother recounts a single day and a life on a working farm in England.
The Core of an Onion by Mark Kurlansky
Peel back the cultural, historical and gastronomical layers of one of the world’s most beloved culinary staples.
The Forest That Fire Made by John McGuire, Carol Denhof & Byron Levan
Discover the environmental and cultural significance of the longleaf pine forest and its inhabitants.
How to Prepare for Climate Change by David Pogue
Learn simple ways to ready your family, home and business for an unpredictable world.
Food Stars by Ellen Mahoney
Meet 15 accomplished women who have made great strides in the field of food.
The Secret Life of Groceries by Benjamin Lorr
Find out what goes on behind the scenes to create and stock the modern grocery store.
The Food Explorer by Daniel Stone
Travel the world with an adventurer/botanist who introduced some of our favorite produce.
The Carbon Almanac edited by Seth Godin
The club’s August selection is a book filled with facts about climate change and possible solutions.
How to Be a Conscious Eater by Sophie Egan
For July, the group discussed this easy-to-read, practical guide to making everyday food choices.
Wastelands by Corban Addison
The book for June tells the inspiring story of North Carolina residents who fought for justice against the country’s largest pork producer.
Fen, Bog and Swamp by Annie Proulx
The pick for May is a deep dive into wetlands—their history and the ecological consequences of their destruction.
Saving the Wild South by Georgann Eubanks
The club’s April book is a trek through the Southeast to learn about endangered native plants and the people working to save them.
Mini-Forest Revolution by Hannah Lewis
The group met in March to discuss this inspiring approach to quickly reforesting small areas.
An Immense World by Ed Yong
The book for February is a fascinating tour of the unique ways animals perceive their surroundings.
Edible North Carolina edited by Marcie Cohen Ferris
The group met in January to discuss this revealing collection of essays, photographs and recipes.