Next Stop: Antarctica
Our next book club pick unpacks climate change through a journey to the world’s frozen corners—and a meditation on what we stand to lose.
This month, we’re traveling to the edge of the world—and to the heart of what it means to care for something fleeting.
It felt important that one of our book picks engage with climate change—because I still have so much to learn about the fragile state of our planet. And truthfully, we can’t have honest conversations about travel and culture without also acknowledging our impact as we move through the world. The Quickening offers a soft landing into that conversation, not through doom or data overload but through reflection, tenderness, and a deep sense of interconnection.
In The Quickening, Elizabeth Rush brings us along on a journey to Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier—what some call the “doomsday glacier” because of its role in rising sea levels. But this isn’t your typical expedition story. Rush moves through this frozen landscape with tenderness and thoughtfulness, weaving together climate science, the possibility of motherhood, and the quiet, everyday ways we care—for the planet, for each other, and for what’s yet to come.
“A story of melting glaciers, motherhood, and meaning-making, told with deep care and lyrical clarity.” — The Boston Globe
I’m so excited to dive into this one with you. Grab a copy and join me on Tuesday, June 26th, for a thoughtful conversation on care, climate, and connection.
💬 P.S. I’d love to hear from you!
A few weeks ago, I launched a series called The Sunday Ask —a new Sunday ritual from ME to YOU. The Sunday Ask is my way of creating space for curiosity, connection, and conversation. Every Sunday, you’ll get a short note in your inbox. If something stirs you, makes you reflect, or brings up a story, just hit reply—it’ll take you straight to the Substack chat (it’s similar to a group chat on Instagram). Your voice is part of this, too. I read every note, and I’m so grateful to be in community with you.
If you’d like to join the conversation, here’s a peek at what we’ve explored recently:
— Quiet acts of resistance
— Lessons we’ve had to unlearn
— What it means to practice global citizenship in everyday life
— Small rituals or habits that bring us joy
