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
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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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