Roots & Reads: Reflection on Introductory Books

Join us in person for Roots & Reads April Book Club Meet Up where we'll reflect on the 4 books we have read so far. Please register (for free) on Eventbrite: Roots & Reads

Roots & Reads is an Exeter-based book club for curious minds who want to explore non-fiction that matters. We read books that amplify marginalised voices, challenge dominant narratives, and deepen our understanding of climate and social justice.

For our first year, we are following a curated reading list, after which the group will collectively vote on future selections. Our discussions connect the written word to real-world action, reflection, and community.

Whether you’re here to learn, share, or be inspired, Roots & Reads is a space to grow, question, and imagine a more just and sustainable world—one page at a time.

In April, we will be reflecting on the overall themes and learnings from the books we have read so far:

• A Bigger Picture by Vanessa Nakate
• The Intersectional Environmentalist by Leah Thomas
• Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women White Feminists Forgot by Mikki Kendall
• Becoming Kin: An Indigenous Call to Unforgetting the Past and Reimagining Our Future by Patty Krawec.

If you want to buy a physical copy of any of the books, if you head to BookBag in McCoy's Arcade, they offer discounts for book club members, so just mention it's for book club to get some money off while supporting a local business!

All are welcome at the meet up - you don't need to have read the books to join in and listen to the discussion. Various teabags and decaf coffee are provided - Just bring your own reusable cup!