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SUMMARY:ARCPDX Book Club "Pests" Oct & Nov 2026
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DESCRIPTION: And our last book of the year will be.... Pests: How Humans Cr
	eate Animal Villains. This non-fiction book by science journalist Bethany 
	Brookshire explores how and why humans label certain animals as "pests". \
	n Join our October meeting to discuss Parts 1-3 and/or our November meetin
	g to discuss Parts 4-5. DO NOT NEED TO ATTEND BOTH MEETINGS. \n ABOUT: "Pe
	sts" is an engrossing and revealing study of why we deem certain animals “
	pests” and others not—from cats to rats\, elephants to pigeons—and what th
	is tells us about our own perceptions\, beliefs\, and actions\, as well as
	 our place in the natural world\nAt the intersection of science\, history\
	, and narrative journalism\, Pests is not a simple call to look closer at 
	our urban ecosystem. It’s not a natural history of the animals we hate. In
	stead\, this book is about us. It’s about what calling an animal a pest sa
	ys about people\, how we live\, and what we want. It’s a story about human
	 nature\, and how we categorize the animals in our midst\, including bears
	 and coyotes\, sparrows and snakes. Pet or pest? In many cases\, it’s enti
	rely a question of perspective.\n For more information\, including content
	 warnings\, visit:  https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/b4d25e51-97fb-49f3
	-8646-fb809f3b2255 \n Whether you're a seasoned activist or a curious newc
	omer\, live in the PNW or beyond\, all are welcome to join the Animal Righ
	ts Collective Portland (ARCPDX) Book Club! \n Thank you to Takara for lead
	ing\, and Northwest Animal Rights Network (NARN)\, and Veggies Do It Bette
	r Events for co-hosting. \n\n\n Mondays\, October 26th: Parts 1-3 & Novemb
	er 30th: Parts 4-5\n 6:30-8pm \n Zoom ID: 850 7168 2742\nPasscode: 053888\
	n https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/85071682742/invitations?signature=t3Uhd
	H6XmxxkRMeA58y9RxEFmBL0dz37E8ohMlhGPDQ \nAs always\, arrive when you can a
	nd leave when you need to. \n__________________\n Books are suggested and 
	voted on by the group. Our goal is to read books that challenge norms\, in
	spire empathy\, reflect the diverse voices and perspectives within the veg
	an and social justice movements\, and ignite conversations about animal ri
	ghts\, environmental sustainability\, social equity\, and more. \n In betw
	een meetings\, we encourage you to chat about the books via Slack! Join th
	e ARCPDX Slack workspace:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFIcs
	J79mLHyRD8t1ogNv9X66Ct3-kvQX3KSxnE6kJ_Lnq4A/viewform?usp=sf_link \n If you
	 are already on our Slack\, join the #book-club channel\nHow to join a cha
	nnel:  https://slack.com/help/articles/205239967-Join-a-channel \nWe are a
	lso now a book club on StoryGraph! Join us here:  https://app.thestorygrap
	h.com/book_clubs/af026324-251f-4f68-8f6e-c6ecc46d4b8c  \nReach out to Taka
	ra Rahalski with any questions. \n By attending this event\, you are agree
	ing to the Animal Rights Collective Portland Meeting/Event Community Guide
	lines:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/10gu2vfndaJW58nt4LJeGx6qsZJcEXT
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