WILD WORDS
STORIES FOR A LIVING WORLD
We are unapologetic book nerds.
Reading lets us wander, wonder, and stretch our imaginations. It helps us reimagine possible futures, deepen our relationship with Nature, and explore new ideas, all from the comfort of a favourite chair, a cosy corner, or a sunny patch of grass.
The books and authors we spotlight all share a common thread. They explore our relationship with the living world, from Nature and climate to community, justice, and restoration. Stories that challenge us, inspire us, and remind us what’s possible when we care enough to act.
Throughout the year, we host live conversations with authors, poetry readings, writing gatherings and more. We also share what we’re reading, along with gentle prompts and inspiration if you’d like to follow along at home.
Because storytelling is fundamental to change-making. And sometimes, a single page can shift how we see the world.
WHAT WE'RE CURRENTLY READING
Heartwood by Rachel Bentham
A Love Letter to Trees, 4 June, 3pm BST, 10am EDT, 7am PDT
Join TreeSisters for a reading and Q&A with author, poet and university lecturer Dr Rachel Bentham, as she shares from her latest poetry anthology, Heartwood.
Described as "a love letter to trees, a cry of pain, a call to arms, a tender and precise telling of one woman's relationship with trees", this event is open to everyone and showcases how we can channel our creativity, love and rage into profound advocacy.
PREVIOUS BOOKS
Your thoughts on....
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“deep-rooted,” “thought-provoking,” “intelligent.”
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"we can only understand the world from a human perspective and that the book uses anthropomorphism to help us better relate and connect to trees."
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"is our houseplant truly happy or are we depriving them of the vibrant community they might find out in the world?"
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"this book did a fantastic job of bridging Indigenous knowledge and scientific research in a way that was accessible and welcoming to all."
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You can read back on any of our previous discussions here.
FAQs
What books have you read already?
The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
The Overstory by Richard Powers
We Will Not Be Saved by Nemonte Nenquimo and Mitch Anderson
Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey by Jane Goodall.
Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard
You can read what we thought about these through the links above.
I don’t own a copy of the book, how do I get one?
We've got a great guide to sustainably sourcing books for the book club. You can find that here.
We always recommend sourcing your books from a library, borrowing from a friend or buying second hand. But if that doesn’t work for you, our supporters in the UK can find all of our books available to purchase from our book shop. If you buy books linked to our site, we may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookshops.
I have booked a space but I didn’t have time to finish the book. Can I still join?
Absolutely. We know that with the pressures of work life, home life and everything in between, it can be tricky to fit in time for reading, no matter how much you want to. If you haven’t finished it, or even if you didn’t manage to get started, we’d still love to have your voice in the discussion - but be prepared for spoilers!
I know of a great book, can I suggest it for your next session?
We love to receive your book recommendations. If you’d like to suggest a book, fill in our book suggestion form here.
Where can I read the Code of Conduct and Terms and Conditions?
Our code of conduct can be found here. Terms and Conditions
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