Climate literature book club
A book club in East Bristol focussed on climate change, led by Dr Sarah Robertson, Associate Head of English Literature at UWE Bristol.
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Tue 04 November 2025
19:00 - 21:00 - Location
- Old Library Eastville, Muller Road, Further info
- Contact
- Sarah Robertson Sarah.Robertson@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
Engaging with world literature, from science fiction to realism, we will discuss the challenges of climate change and questions of hope, adaptability, and resilience as they emerge across our chosen novels.
This session:
- Tuesday 4 November, 2025 - Samantha Harvey - Orbital
Future sessions:
- Tuesday 2 December, 2025 - John Ironmonger - The Wager and the Bear
- Tuesday 3 February, 2026 - Téa Obreht - The Morningside
- Tuesday 3 March, 2026 - Helon Habila - Oil on Water
- Tuesday 7 April, 2026 - T.C. Boyle - Blue Skies
Registration and tickets
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking required
Parking
There is on street parking outside the Old Library.
Location
Old Library Eastville
Muller Road
Eastville
Bristol
BS5 6XP
UK
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