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Animal Book Club

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.

  • Nov 20: An Immense World by Ed Yong (2023)
  • Dec 18: Horse: A Novel by Geraldine Brooks (2024)
  • Jan 15: H is for Hawk by Helen MacDonald (2015)
  • Feb 19: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein (2008)
  • Mar 19: Poets Square by Courtney Gustafson (2025)
  • Apr 16: Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky (2015)
  • May 21: Beaverland by Leila Philip (2022)
  • Jun 18: Martin Marten by Brian Doyle (2015)

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.

Contact

734.347.2826

being@sentientsanctuary.org

Sentient Sanctuary
PO Box 804
Scottsville, Virginia 24590

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