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Climate Fiction: Further reading
Constantly being updated!
Looking for the quest? >>> A Quest for the Future Books in the quest won't appear on this list.
Books from a wide variety of fiction genres that touch on climate themes in some way. Please bear in mind that while cli-fi can be hopeful, it also touches on a lot of difficult themes, so make sure to protect your mental health too.
What do you know about Africa?
โTake the map of Africa, place Europe and America together and there's still room left. Why be a sunflower and turn toward the sun? I myself am the sun!โ - Ousmane Sembรจne
1-3 books (mostly fiction, some nonfiction) from or about each of the 54 countries in the African continent. Listed by country from Algeria to Zimbabwe. (Unfortunately, no books for Niger included). The first book listed is a book by a Kenyan writer that encompasses why this list exists.
Roots before branches
Fictional stories about families spanning across multiple generations. Books that focus on the life of a matriarch or patriarch (roots) and continue along their blood lines (branches) in an epic tale. Please feel free to recommend any fictional stories that fit within this description.
African Literature
an engaging collection that captures the depth and diversity of African storytelling, blending tradition, history, and modern life through powerful voices.
reading around the world: africa
Life in the Anthropocene
Eco-fiction that explores the impact of a changing climate and human influence on our planet. Both speculative and literary included!
Cli-fi/Eco-Fiction
Fiction that deals with climate change. Books may take place in the world as we know it, in the near future, or in fictional worlds experiencing climate change.
Around the World in Fiction
turn off your light and ride a bike
books that will make you feel dread when you pump gas into your car
Read Around the World - the Cโs
A list inspired by (and copied from) @cortneyhenningnovak, including (mainly) fiction reads from every country in alphabetical order! Any suggestions and add-ons welcome to expand the list๐ซถ
18 countries include:
Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, DRC (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Republic of the Congo, Costa Rica, Cรดte dโIvoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus & Czechia
SRC Book Club
All the books we are reading in the Stockholm Resilience Centre sci-fi book club!
Climate Literature
Fiction and Nonfiction books on climate (change)!
Black Lives Matter
Black perspective
Reading around the world ๐
I wanna read more diverse books from all around the world. These are mostly books that play in the same country the author is from. This list is here to help you, if you have the same goal. ๐ฅฐ
Recommendations are more than welcome. ๐โโ๏ธ
Around the World in Books
Books Written by authors from countries outside the US. In a personal quest to read books from authors from around the world, so I thought I would start this list to help others!
Always adding more! Please leave suggestions!
United Women in Faith 2024 Reading Program
The Reading Program is a cherished tradition that brings together members to explore, share and discuss books.
Enlightening subjects in diverse genres, including: -Education for Mission -Leadership Development -Nurturing for Community -Social Action -Spiritual Growth
Possible book club reads-Lorrie
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