January 24th, 2026 "The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times" By Jane Goodall and Doug Abrams, 272 pp., published 2021.Through personal stories from her career and research, Goodall explores "Four Reasons for Hope": The Amazing Human Intellect, The Resilience of Nature, The Power of Young People, and The Indomitable Human Spirit. Goodall's recent death will add poignancy and depth to our discussion of this, her final book.

The GLC Book Club meets virtually to discuss natural history and environmental books that have relevance to the Keweenaw. To join in the book club’s virtual discussions email: director@GratiotLakeConservancy.org. All discussions take place on Saturdays from Noon to 1:30 Eastern Time on Zoom. Although participants are encouraged to read the book ahead of the discussion, it is not a requirement. Also, there is no expectation for book club members to participate in the discussion for every book.