Three Sessions:
Thursday, June 26 • 12.00 – 1.30pm (Eastern)
Thursday, July 24 • 12.00 – 1.30pm (Eastern)
Thursday, August 21 • 12.00 – 1.30pm (Eastern)
Although the urgency and chaos of these times may cause us to feel that storytelling is frivolous, the truth-revealing power of story is deeply important in precisely such moments as these. Fiction can illuminate truths about our current situation while also inviting us into the realms of imagination and possibility — practices which are essential as we grapple with an increasingly destabilized world. Reading fiction is far from falling into escapism — engaging with story is a powerful way of exercising our imaginations toward a more livable future.
As we lean into the creative possibilities of story, The BTS Center is excited to offer our third annual Summer Fiction Book Club. During June, July, and August 2025, we will immerse ourselves in the creative world of fiction, while daring to explore challenging topics related to climate change.
Each month, participants will read a selected novel on their own, and then we will gather virtually to discuss as a group. In addition to small group discussion, a guest conversation partner will join us to offer some reflections on the book and share about its impact in their life.
We welcome you to join us from June through August as we explore spellbinding stories and discuss their voices, visions, and themes. Join us for one, two, or all three sessions!