Reading Ourselves

Reading Ourselves is a small, welcoming online reading circle for anyone drawn to thoughtful books about being human.

Each month, we’ll read a book that invites us to pause, reflect and see things from a different perspective, exploring themes such as identity, relationships, change, resilience, belonging, embodiment and what it means to live a meaningful life.

Our first book is Weathering by Ruth Allen. We’ll gather online at 7pm on 6th October for an hour and a half of conversation, reflection and shared exploration.

This isn’t about having the “right” interpretation of a book, or arriving with a list of clever things to say. It’s a space to be curious, listen to different perspectives and notice what a book brings up for us.

The reading is shaped by the group, too. At the end of each month, members will have the opportunity to suggest and vote on what we read next, so the books we explore together will reflect our collective curiosity.

How it works

~ One book a month, with the next book chosen by member vote.

~ One online gathering a month - generally the second Tuesday of the month, 7pm - 8.30pm (except our October gathering)

~ Thoughtful, facilitated conversation - no academic analysis or preparation required.

~ Join for one book or keep reading with us - sign up for a single month or join for the whole season.

October: Weathering by Ruth Allen

Our first book, Weathering, explores the relationship between our bodies, minds and the natural world, and what it means to live in a body that is constantly responding to the world around it.

Together, we’ll explore the ideas that resonate, challenge or intrigue us, and perhaps notice what the book has to say about the ways we weather change in our own lives.

Come and read with us.