The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak

Join us on Tuesday, August 19th at 6 PM (via Zoom) for our PA Fibershed Book Club as we gather for a thoughtful, hour-long discussion of our end-of-summer pick: The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak.

Rooted in themes of love, memory, and the natural world, The Island of Missing Trees explores how ecosystems carry stories and shape human connection, reflecting PA Fibershed’s commitment to interdependence, place-based resilience, and ecological understanding.

Please be sure to read the book ahead of time so you can fully participate in the conversation.

Bonus Pick!
For the bookworms who love nonfiction, we’re also recommending a quick, thought-provoking bonus read: The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer. It’s short, but rich with ideas.  We’ll save a little time at the end of the meeting to explore the themes and overlaps between the two books.

Want to join the conversation? Complete the sign-up form in the link below, and we will contact you with the Zoom link for PA Fibershed’s Book Club.

Reduce your impact by sourcing your book sustainably - visit a local library, browse a secondhand bookstore, or borrow from a friend! If you’d like to purchase a new copy, we encourage you to support your favorite local bookstore through this link.

We look forward to seeing you there!