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 1: Tales from the Ant World by Edward O. Wilson
JUNE 5: The Kitchen Counter Cooking School by Kathleen Flinn
Books may be obtained at South Main Book Company in Salisbury, your local library, or from members who may have extra copies.
PREVIOUS BOOKS
Crossings by Ben Goldfarb
An eye-opening account of ecological transformations caused by roads and innovative solutions for correcting them.
The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams
Find steady guidance for today’s troubling times from a world-famous naturalist and messenger of hope.
Ruin Their Crops on the Ground by Andrea Freeman
Read a definitive history of the use of food in United States law and politics as a weapon of conquest and control.
The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Discover an inspiring vision for how to orient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity and community, based on the lessons of the natural world.
The Self-Sufficiency Garden by Huw Richards and Sam Cooper
Learn how you can eat homegrown food all year round and save money on groceries by following a simple plan for self-sufficiency.
A Call to Farms by Jennifer Grayson
New agrarians are finding hope and purpose in reconnecting to the land and striving to improve the future of American food.
Fifteen Hurricanes That Changed the Carolinas by Jay Barnes
This engaging book tells the true stories of the hurricanes that had the greatest impact on North Carolina and South Carolina, from the eighteenth century to 2023.
The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan
A witty account of birding, nature and the beauty that hides in plain sight.
Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees by Aimee Nezhukumatathil
This lyrical book is filled with short essays about food and beautiful illustrations.
Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts by Crystal Wilkinson
Stories and recipes from five generations of black country cooks.
Crow and Weasel by Barry Lopez
Take a spiritual journey with two heroes on a quest for knowledge and wisdom in this fable of self-discovery.
The Well-Gardened Mind by Sue Stuart-Smith
Learn about the healing effects of gardening and its ability to decrease stress and foster mental well-being.
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.