Third Meetup

We’re thrilled to announce the third meeting of Off the Page! This time, we’re diving underground—and far beyond—with Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures by Merlin Sheldrake.

This genre-bending book takes us on a journey through the mysterious world of fungi—those strange, hidden life forms that connect, digest, and transform everything around them. Sheldrake invites us to rethink intelligence, symbiosis, and the boundaries between organisms, all while showing how fungi shape life on Earth in surprising and profound ways.
Whether you’re enchanted by the natural world, curious about consciousness, or just wondering what’s really going on in your sourdough starter, this one’s for you.
If you’re short on reading time, you can still get a feel for the fungal frontier by watching this interview with Merlin Sheldrake: https://youtu.be/ZRFmCXBv5R4?si=herqzA_ghlSDg3Sj

Here’s what to expect at our third meet-up:

🧠 Mind-Bending Conversation: We’ll explore the big ideas in Entangled Life—from underground networks to the philosophy of interconnectedness. No need to be a biology expert (or even finish the book!) to join in.

📚 Read (or Watch) What You Can: Even if you’ve just skimmed a few pages or watched the video, you’ll be able to contribute. We’ll make sure the conversation is welcoming and wide-ranging.

🌿 Fungus and Friendship: As always, we’ll leave time to chat and connect with each other after the discussion. Whether you’re a newcomer or a regular, it’s a relaxed way to meet curious, like-minded people.
We can’t wait to explore the tangled, trippy world of fungi with you. Bring your questions, your wonder, and maybe your favourite mushroom anecdote—we’ll handle the rest!

Meeting Details:
📅 Date: Sunday 27th April
🕒 Time: 11:30am
📍 Location: All Bar One Brindleyplace (We’ll be downstairs, look out for a sign saying “Off The Page”)
💬 RSVP: birminghamnonfiction@gmail.com
Looking forward to seeing you there!