Animal Book Club
Third Thursdays at 6:00 pm at Botanical (421 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902)
If you love reading and animals, Animal Book Club is for you! Through the lens of novels and nonfiction books, we’ll explore the ethics and emotions of our complex relationships with all creatures great and small. It’s more fun if you read the book in advance, but it’s absolutely not required. Everyone is always welcome. If you have questions or suggestions, please send email to: being@sentientsanctuary.org.
- May 21: Beaverland by Leila Philip (2022)
- Jun 18: Martin Marten by Brian Doyle (2015)
- Jul 16: The Age of Deer by Erika Howsare (2024)
- Aug 20: Pax by Sara Pennypacker (2016)
- Sep 17: Rats by Robert Sullivan (2005)
- Oct 15: Wilding by Isabella Tree (2018)
- Nov 19: A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger (2021)
- Dec 17: The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elizabeth Bailey (2025)
Sentient Sanctuary
Sentient Sanctuary is a nonprofit think tank and animal sanctuary in Scottsville. Our mission is more happiness and less suffering for all sentient beings, including humans.
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library
With nine locations and a bookmobile, JMRL serves more than 200,000 residents in the City of Charlottesville and the Counties of Albemarle, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson.
Botanical
Botanical is a plant-based restaurant with locations in Charlottesville and Crozet (and manages C’ville VegFest too). We stand for inclusivity, compassion, and sustainability.