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Hey Ruby! Welcome to Vegan Book Club :)
Volunteering at an animal sanctuary sounds amazing! And working primarily with a goat? Even better!
What did you think of The Vegetarian? That was our first group read, and in general, it seems to have...mixed responses haha.
Hello! I’m from windy rainy (right now!) England and have been vegan for around 7/8 years now and was vegetarian from the age of 13 (I’m now 43).I love reading, my favourites are romance! I started with the wonderful Mills and Boon (I don’t care I’m proud!) and continued with with Johanna Lindsay, Jilly Cooper and Judith McNaught and nowadays my favourites are Alice Coldbreath, Erin McCarthy and Lori Foster. BUT I must say I also enjoy reading Stephen Fry and have just started the chronicles of Sherlock Holmes by of course, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle so I hope I have a broad range of tastes! I’ll read almost things but absolutely not tragic true life or fictions stories. I need a happy ever after!
I joined this group via Instagram and have read The Green and The Red because of this. I look forward to many more reads with you all.
Mary x
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I love reading, my favourites are romance! I start..."
Happy to have you in VBC, Elizabeth!
I'm with you - I'll read just about anything, but nothing tops a happily ever after romance for me anymore :)
Hello Everyone! I’m Shannon, I currently live in Kansas City, Mo (USA) but moving to Hawaii this summer with my wonderful husband and rescued animal buddies. I became a vegetarian at the age of 12, my husband and I have been vegans for over a decade. I volunteer with several animal rescues (dogs, horses) mainly in my spare time.
I worked for a bird rescue but recently had to leave due to our move, I have been a nanny off and on since I graduated HS and while working towards my degree in early education.
I became a bookworm when I was in 8th grade when I happened upon a banned book list, before that I only read in class. Lol
I am not too particular about what I read, but I have been working on reading classics, Newberry Winners, and Pulitzer Prize winners mainly for fiction but Angela’s Ashes By Frank McCourt is one of my favorite books.
I’ve never been great at book clubs on Goodreads, I start out with good intentions but life and other books just get in the way. I’m hoping that I will at least be apart of one or more book discussions in this club, this year!
Hi Everyone! My name is Tabbie and I currently live in South Carolina. I’m a nurse and work with oncology patients. I became vegetarian in 2014 because of witnessing chicken trucks headed to slaughterhouses for the first time. I then became Vegan in November 2019 and I’m never going back.I’m Vegan for the animals first and health/environment reasons second. I love to read Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and books about nutrition/science. I’m excited to broaden my reading by joining this book club!
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I’m Shannon, I currently live in Kansas City, Mo (USA) but moving to Hawaii this summer with my wonderful husband and rescued animal buddies. I became a vegetarian at the age of 1..."
Hey Shannon! Glad to have you in VBC :)
Oooh, Hawaii? That sounds amazing! I'm definitely jealous.
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Hi Tabbie! Happy to have you in VBC :)
We read a sci-fi series, Xenogenesis by Octavia E. Butler - the aliens in the trilogy are vegetarian/vegan! If you like science fiction and haven't read it yet, you might enjoy it :)
Hello everyone! My name is Andrea. I am 29 years old and currently volunteer at a cat sanctuary in Texas. I have been Vegan for about 8/9 years now. I love reading stories about animals from informative and behavior to sweet family-themed stories on how an animal has changed someone's life. I also love reading YA fantasy and middle-grade books. I am looking forward to meeting you all!
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Hi Andrea! Welcome to VBC :)
Ooh, if you like stories about animals changing people's lives, you'd probably enjoy this month's group read How to Be a Good Creature if you haven't read it yet!
Tessa wrote: "Andrea wrote: "Hello everyone! My name is Andrea. I am 29 years old and currently volunteer at a cat sanctuary in Texas. I have been Vegan for about 8/9 years now. I love reading stories about anim..."I read it last year actually! I did enjoy how she bonded with each animal :)
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Welcome to Vegan Book Club, Lauriane!
I'm with you on the retellings - I've become addicted to those as of late!
Hello all! I'm Kent - a professor, author, and animal lover living in Connecticut. I've been a vegetarian for over 20 years and am so close to getting all the way to vegan! I am totally new to GoodReads so could use a few friends. :) My first book is "Ricky the Time Traveling Trash Panda", which is about a raccoon sent from the future to save animals and humans from an impending climate disaster. It takes on the moral questions of humans living with animals (eating meat, hunting, and experimentation). Some of the carnivores think it's too preachy, but I'm hoping it will strike a chord with teens and also some of you. Many have loved it. I can offer a free digital copy to some of you, so please lmk if you are interested. I'm working on book #2 so I could use some honest feedback! Thanks! http://www.trashpandabooks.com/
Hi!I'm Luke, a HR professional from the UK.
I'm mainly here to discover Vegan authors I haven't been exposed to yet and any books with strong vegan representation. Bonus points for any LGBTQA+ content too.
Kent wrote: "Hello all! I'm Kent - a professor, author, and animal lover living in Connecticut. I've been a vegetarian for over 20 years and am so close to getting all the way to vegan! I am totally new to Good..."Love the look of this book and the age range is perfect for open minds at a critical time of growth. I've just bought it digitally now and will post a review when I get around to reading :)
I would imagine the premise and characters would translate well into graphical novels too.
Luke wrote: "Hi!I'm Luke, a HR professional from the UK.
I'm mainly here to discover Vegan authors I haven't been exposed to yet and any books with strong vegan representation. Bonus points for any LGBTQA+ co..."
Hi Luke! I'm new here too but wanted to say hello. Thanks for checking out my book!!
Hello, I’m Molly. I live in Las Vegas NV with my husband, two dogs and a cat. I am 49 and have been vegan for over 20 years. I’ve always loved reading and recently joined this group. I usually read fiction but I enjoy most genres. So proud of myself for finally finishing Anna Karenina last month!:). It was very good, just really long!I also love cooking healthy vegan food, doing yoga and enjoying nature. Looking forward to reading this month’s book!
Mod
Hey Molly, welcome to Vegan Book Club! :)
What's the vegan scene like in Las Vegas?
Molly wrote: "Hello, I’m Molly. I live in Las Vegas NV with my husband, two dogs and a cat. I am 49 and have been vegan for over 20 years. I’ve always loved reading and recently joined this group. I usually read..."Hi Molly! Welcome to the group!
👋 hi I’m Samantha and I’m not fully vegan because my spouse is still an omnivore and he is the cook in our household. We’ve compromised and we eat mostly vegetarian and no eggs and the only dairy is cheese. It’s a work in progress, but progress not perfection, yeah? I’ve been a vegetarian since I was 12 tho (now 25] and have gone through vegan periods when I’ve had more control over my diet (basically just the three years between graduating with my MA and getting married...). Anyway, I hope to one day be able to be fully vegan.
I am actually getting my PhD in English and I study animal in literature and teach courses about animals. My research is primarily in science fiction and fantasy so that the primary animal-related fiction I read right now but I want to be more broadly read so I’m hoping this group will provide a platform for finding more works about animals and animal rights to broaden my reading experiences.
I am actually getting my PhD in English and I study animal in literature and teach courses about animals. My research is primarily in science fiction and fantasy so that the primary animal-related fiction I read right now but I want to be more broadly read so I’m hoping this group will provide a platform for finding more works about animals and animal rights to broaden my reading experiences.
Mod
Hi Samantha, welcome to Vegan Book Club!
Ooh, your research sounds fascinating! Have you read Octavia Butler's Xenogenesis series? We read the trilogy in the early days of VBC because the aliens in the novels are vegan/vegetarian!
It is on my list, but I haven't yet. My dissertation is specifically about talking animals right now (academia is nothing if not hyper-specific) so that's been my primary work-related reading over the past year. My research isn't explicitly vegan but you can't reseearch animal rights without it being vegan.
Samantha wrote: "My research is primarily in science fiction and fantasy so that the primary animal-related fiction I read right now but I want to be more broadly read so I’m hoping this group will provide a platform for finding more works about animals and animal rights to broaden my reading experiences"Hi Samantha, and welcome! It sounds like last month's book: "Ricky the Time Traveling Trash Panda" would be a perfect fit for you. Check it out if you can! I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.
https://www.trashpandabooks.com/
Hi everyone!I'm Jesús from Spain and I've been in this group for a while but I'll be joining all of you guys for the September book :)
I've been vegetarian for four years and vegan for one. Struggling with what you may call the Costello syndrome. It seems you covered that topic with Vystopia, I'll definitely check that out!
I see I'm not the only one here doing a Ph. D. on talking animals!! That is a surprise. I enjoy science fiction the most though poetry has a special place in my heart too :D
Also, and most importantly, I share my house with two amazing creatures called Arctic and Lightning, a lovebird and a rabbit who are too sociable at times!
Glad to be able to read you all, I'm sure I won't regret taking some time off to get involved with this book club :)
Hello vegans!!!I’m julia, a 17yo teenager living in North of France. I’m studying languages and literature in high school (i’m a senior).
Since i can remember, i always loved to read. If i had to tell my fav genres i’d say: dystopian, utopian, classics and essays. I love inclusive books when i can relate to the
I advocate for humans’ rights (women, poc, lgbtq+, poors, migrants, disabled people...) and for climate change.
Finally i became an ovo-lacto vegetarian a year and half ago when i traveled in Scotland, there were a lot more veggies options there than there’re in France. Later i would love to become vegan but now it’s difficult because i still live with my family.
Thank you for reading my monologue:)
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I’m julia, a 17yo teenager living in North of France. I’m studying languages and literature in high school (i’m a senior).
Since i can remember, i always loved to read. If i had to..."
Hi Julia! Happy to have you here!
That's so awesome - I didn't realize Scotland would be so veg-friendly!
Totally get that about living with family! I was only able to do while i was still living at home because nobody in my family eats the same meals at the same time anyway lol
Hi Jesus and Julia - welcome to the group! I hope you find some good books here. :)
Julia wrote: "Hello vegans!!!
I’m julia, a 17yo teenager living in North of France. I’m studying languages and literature in high school (i’m a senior).
Since i can remember, i always loved to read. If i had to..." Hi Julia, I'm Chris living in the UK. We seem to share a lot of interests!
I’m julia, a 17yo teenager living in North of France. I’m studying languages and literature in high school (i’m a senior).
Since i can remember, i always loved to read. If i had to..." Hi Julia, I'm Chris living in the UK. We seem to share a lot of interests!
Marga wrote: "Hello there!
My name's Marga and I live in Barcelona. I love reading, my favourite genre is science fiction although I read as many books as I can about animals.
I became vegetarian 33 years ago (..."
Hello Marga, I also love sci-fi, but the more sophisticated kind, like Philip K. Dick and Robert Heinlein. I'm also a great believer in intersectionality, have you read, "Eternal Treblinka?"
My name's Marga and I live in Barcelona. I love reading, my favourite genre is science fiction although I read as many books as I can about animals.
I became vegetarian 33 years ago (..."
Hello Marga, I also love sci-fi, but the more sophisticated kind, like Philip K. Dick and Robert Heinlein. I'm also a great believer in intersectionality, have you read, "Eternal Treblinka?"
Marga wrote: "Hello there!
My name's Marga and I live in Barcelona. I love reading, my favourite genre is science fiction although I read as many books as I can about animals.
I became vegetarian 33 years ago (..."
Hello Marga, I also love sci-fi, especially, Nineteen eighty-Four, and anything by Philip K. Dick. I'm also a great believer in intersectionality, have you read, Eternal Treblinka?
My name's Marga and I live in Barcelona. I love reading, my favourite genre is science fiction although I read as many books as I can about animals.
I became vegetarian 33 years ago (..."
Hello Marga, I also love sci-fi, especially, Nineteen eighty-Four, and anything by Philip K. Dick. I'm also a great believer in intersectionality, have you read, Eternal Treblinka?
Elizabeth wrote: "Hello! I’m from windy rainy (right now!) England and have been vegan for around 7/8 years now and was vegetarian from the age of 13 (I’m now 43).
I love reading, my favourites are romance! I start..."
Hello Elizabeth, I live in the UK as well, windy Wales in fact, and I've been a vegan for around twenty-five years now!
I love reading, my favourites are romance! I start..."
Hello Elizabeth, I live in the UK as well, windy Wales in fact, and I've been a vegan for around twenty-five years now!
Hi, I'm Chris and I live in the UK with my wife and rescue dog. I've been a vegan for about twenty-five years and a veggie before that. I read a lot of animal rights books and I even collect them. I like dystopian novels as well, I even wrote and published one once but the less said about that the better! Lol. My interests include: philosophy, psychology, films and of course, books.
Chris wrote: "Hi, I'm Chris and I live in the UK with my wife and rescue dog. I've been a vegan for about twenty-five years and a veggie before that. I read a lot of animal rights books and I even collect them. ..."Hi Chris and welcome! I share many of your interests! I was a psychology major in college and currently teach film production (and of course love many movies). Please check out my Ricky book if you get a chance - I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. :)
Mod
Hey there, Chris!
Welcome to Vegan Book Club! :)
You collect animal rights books? That's so cool! What's your favorite?
Probably, "Eternal Treblinka" which I'm now reading for a second time. It's one of the few book that gives an insight into the comprehensive evil that humans are capable of.
Hello :-)
I'm Stephanie and I'm currently in France though I mostly live in the UK.
I've been vegan since Veganuary 2019 so that will be three years in another 29 days! I'm a voracious reader mostly of global literary fiction, and love spotting positive representations of vegans in novels
I'm Stephanie and I'm currently in France though I mostly live in the UK.
I've been vegan since Veganuary 2019 so that will be three years in another 29 days! I'm a voracious reader mostly of global literary fiction, and love spotting positive representations of vegans in novels
Julia wrote: "Hello vegans!!!
I’m julia, a 17yo teenager living in North of France. I’m studying languages and literature in high school (i’m a senior).
Since i can remember, i always loved to read. If i had to..."
Hi Julia, I'm in SW France and have noticed too that finding vegan food outside of the large towns is more difficult here than in the UK
I’m julia, a 17yo teenager living in North of France. I’m studying languages and literature in high school (i’m a senior).
Since i can remember, i always loved to read. If i had to..."
Hi Julia, I'm in SW France and have noticed too that finding vegan food outside of the large towns is more difficult here than in the UK
Hi Stephanie, I'm in Wales. Try the novel "The Meat Hunter" by Megan Allen, you may enjoy it.
Thank you Chris!
I'm always grateful for good book recommendations :-)
One for the TBR.
I think Chasing Solace by Karl Drinkwater is my most recent great vegan novel. It's scifi which I don't often read, but this story was exciting and thought-provoking
I'm always grateful for good book recommendations :-)
One for the TBR.
I think Chasing Solace by Karl Drinkwater is my most recent great vegan novel. It's scifi which I don't often read, but this story was exciting and thought-provoking
I'll give "Chasing Solace" a try. I've just finished reading "Eternal Treblinka" which is very interesting. Congratulations on becoming a vegan Stephanie. I will say from experience, having been a vegan for many years, is that the best way to maintain your beliefs is to read as much about animal rights as you can. 🙂
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Oh, cool! That was our September group read!
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I'm always grateful for good book recommendations :-)
One for the TBR.
I think Chasing Solace by Karl Drinkwater is my most recent great vegan novel. It's scifi which I don't ofte..."
I second The Meat Hunter - though I am biased because it's our current group read haha
I'll have to add Chasing Solace to our to-read list! I've never heard of it - is there a vegan character?
Hi Tessa!
The lead character in Chasing Solace is vegan as is the book's author, Karl Drinkwater.
I've blogged my review here, http://litflits.blogspot.com/2020/07/..., which is spoiler-free, but don't click through if you prefer to go into novels without any extra info about the story!
The Meat Hunter is now on my TBR. Not sure if I'll get to it while this group is still reading it, but will try :-)
The lead character in Chasing Solace is vegan as is the book's author, Karl Drinkwater.
I've blogged my review here, http://litflits.blogspot.com/2020/07/..., which is spoiler-free, but don't click through if you prefer to go into novels without any extra info about the story!
The Meat Hunter is now on my TBR. Not sure if I'll get to it while this group is still reading it, but will try :-)
Mod
The lead character in Chasing Solace is vegan as is the book's author, Karl Drinkwater.
I've blogged my review here, http://litflits.blogspot.com/2020/07/......"
Ooh, awesome - vegan main characters are my favorite!
Great!
I saw after I'd posted above that you've all only just started on The Meat Hunter so hopefully I can catch up & join in the discussions. Is it only available via Amazon?
I saw after I'd posted above that you've all only just started on The Meat Hunter so hopefully I can catch up & join in the discussions. Is it only available via Amazon?
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I saw after I'd posted above that you've all only just started on The Meat Hunter so hopefully I can catch up & join in the discussions. Is it only available via Amazon?"
I checked the publisher's website and it includes links to Amazon and Barnes & Noble, but it looks like you can also order directly from Burn House Publishing. I received a copy directly from them, so I could be wrong - here's the link! https://burnhousepublishing.com/shop-...
Tessa wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Great!
I saw after I'd posted above that you've all only just started on The Meat Hunter so hopefully I can catch up & join in the discussions. Is it only available via Amazon?"..."
You're a star! Thank you. I'll take a look
I saw after I'd posted above that you've all only just started on The Meat Hunter so hopefully I can catch up & join in the discussions. Is it only available via Amazon?"..."
You're a star! Thank you. I'll take a look
Stephanie wrote: "Tessa wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "Great!
I saw after I'd posted above that you've all only just started on The Meat Hunter so hopefully I can catch up & join in the discussions. Is it only availabl..."
Grrr, looks like it's only available in print rather than as an ebook anywhere. Never mind. I'll keep it on my wishlist
I saw after I'd posted above that you've all only just started on The Meat Hunter so hopefully I can catch up & join in the discussions. Is it only availabl..."
Grrr, looks like it's only available in print rather than as an ebook anywhere. Never mind. I'll keep it on my wishlist
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I saw after I'd posted above that you've all only just started on The Meat Hunter so hopefully I can catch up & join in the discussions. I..."
ugh, really?! the publisher has a link to an ebook, but I see now it leads to a dead link. how lame!
Hey guys! I'm William and help run the University of Alabama vegan club! Always been into good books and am curious to see what it's like in this group. Def be down to see what's out there and join group reads if I can get ahold of the books on Kindle!
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Ive been a reader for pretty much my whole life! I read things from all genres, but right now I am super into Agatha Christie mysteries. I've read a few vegan-centric books like Eating Animals and The Vegetarian, and I am on the waitlist at my library for How Not to Die! I'm excited to branch out though!