Bite-Size Book Club

Exploring Animal Worlds Through Literature

Dive into thought-provoking reads with our Bite-Size Book Club! Join us monthly, in small groups of 10 participants, as we explore captivating works that deepen our understanding of animals, ethics, and our shared world.

Our curated selections and guided discussions offer:

  • Insights into animal behavior and perception
  • Fresh perspectives on interspecies relationships
  • A supportive community of animal advocates and book lovers
  • Opportunities to apply new knowledge to real-world advocacy

Want to join the waitlist, or have books you would love to see covered for future events? We’re all ears! Send them over to bookclub@oddmaninn.org before the event!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Date: Tuesday, October 22
  • Time: 5:00 PM CT
  • Book: “An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Worlds Around Us” by Ed Yong (2022)

Our Facilitator

Sharon Carson, Ph.D., is a Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor in the Departments of English, as well as Philosophy and Ethics at the University of North Dakota. As an OMI volunteer helping with education projects, she is delighted to help launch the Bite-Size Book Club (our own BBC!)  to support OMI’s commitments to open discussion of complex topics, community building, and the collaborative creation of better knowledge.