Environmental Book Club

Join The CEC Environmental Book Club

Explore environmental topics, connect with like-minded readers, and deepen your understanding of sustainability.

The Citizens’ Environmental Coalition (CEC) invites you to our bi-monthly Environmental Book Club, where we explore pressing environmental issues through literature. Whether you’re passionate about climate change, food systems, or environmental activism, you’ll find a welcoming community and thought-provoking discussions.

When and Where

📆 First Tuesdays at 7 pm

Next one: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 @ 7 pm

📍 Location: Black Hole Coffee House; 4504 Graustark Street; Houston

Next Meeting

December 2– The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and deth on a Scorched Planet

Upcoming Books

  • December 2025: The Heat Will Kill You First
  • February 2026: Braiding Sweetgrass
  • April 2026: Cleaning House: The Fight to Rid Our Homes of Toxic Chemicals
  • June 2026: Waste Wars: The Wild Afterlife of Your Trash
  • August 2026: Carbon: The Book of Life
  • October 2026:  They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals
  • December 2026: Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth

 

Books Already Read and Discussed

  • December 2024: Year of No Garbage
  • February 2025: An Unreasonable Woman 
  • April 2025: What Your Food Ate
  • June: Fire Weather
  • August: Confronting Climate Gridlock
  • October: Strangers in Their Own Land: Anger and Mourning on the American Right

How To Join The Book Club

Interested in joining our next meeting? Simply send us an email at info@cechouston.org to sign up. You’ll receive updates about meeting locations, discussions, and upcoming books. We look forward to having you!