books
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In “The Ministry for the Future,” New Ideas From Ancient Wisdom
When we are bound in a system of reciprocity, not return on investment, we will be closer to being the kind of ancestors future people need.
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“New York 2140” by Kim Stanley Robinson: Summary & Analysis
New York 2140 is the story of how a future New York City adapts to climate change and works to build a better world.
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“How Beautiful We Were” by Imbolo Mbue: Summary & Analysis
How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue is the story of one small African village as it fights for justice from an American oil company.
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Coming Soon: Stories for Earth Season 3
Season 3 of Stories for Earth is coming soon to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sticher, or wherever you get podcasts. Subscribe for updates on new episodes!
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“Gun Island” and “The Great Derangement” by Amitav Ghosh: Summary & Analysis
Gun Island and The Great Derangement are two books by Amitav Ghosh that explore the role stories should play in fighting the climate crisis.
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“The Overstory” by Richard Powers with Lovis Geier: Summary & Analysis
The Overstory by Richard Powers is an epic work of eco fiction. Forrest and Lovis discuss its characters, themes, and message in this podcast.
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“Weather” by Jenny Offill: Summary & Analysis
Weather by Jenny Offill is the story of Lizzie, a woman who goes down the climate doom rabbit hole after working on a climate change podcast.
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Where To Get Started With Climate Fiction (Cli-Fi)
Climate fiction is a growing genre, and it can be hard to know where to start. Here are the best cli-fi books, movies, and short stories.
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Joy Harjo: “Crazy Brave,” “An American Sunrise,” And The Land
We take a deep dive into two of Joy Harjo’s books, Crazy Brave and An American Sunrise, exploring what they say about Native history and environmentalism.
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“Pacific Edge” by Kim Stanley Robinson: A Future Mythology
Our discussion of Pacific Edge by Kim Stanley Robinson covers a plot summary and explores what our future can look like through this utopian eco fiction novel.
