2025 OBC Reading List

One book a month. No pressure, all connection.

Every month, we read one book that explores the themes at the heart of Outdoor Book Club: courage, connection, resilience, and the wild, wondrous power of nature and story.

You don’t have to finish every book—or any book—to belong. But if you do want to read along, here’s what’s ahead:

*Note: All book links are affiliate links with Bookshop.org. This means that when you purchase books through one of my links, you not only support Outdoor Book Club, but also a local, independent bookstore of your choice. Win-win!

Fall: Mystery, Memory & Transformation

August – Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy (Novel)

A fierce, windswept story of wolves, survival, and what it means to belong. (Also: I have thoughts. So many thoughts.)
Zoom discussion: Thursday, August 28 at 7:00 PM ET

September – The Salt Path by Raynor Winn (Memoir)

After losing everything, one couple walks the South West Coast Path of England. Gritty, real, and unexpectedly joyful.
Zoom discussion: Thursday, September 25 at 7:00 PM ET

October – Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt (Novel)

A quirky, heartwarming novel featuring an aging aquarium worker, a lost young man, and yes—a very wise octopus.
Zoom discussion: Thursday, October 30 at 7:00 PM ET

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Want to join the discussion?

Our Paid Members ($5/month) get access to monthly Zoom chats, trail prompts, private discussion posts, and first dibs on future OBC adventures.

Or just read along at your own pace. You’re always welcome on this trail.

Want to suggest a book? Drop me a line

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