In January, the Book Smart Book Club will meet to discuss This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs the Climate by Naomi Klein, call number 363.73874 Kl.

This is a ground-breaking work on how climate change changes everything. Written with a blend of science, statistics, field reports and personal insight, it does not paralyze, but buoys the reader. The book’s exploration of climate change from the perspective of how capitalism functions produces fresh insights and its examination of the interconnectedness between our relationship with nature and the creation of better, fairer societies presents a radical proposal.

The Book Smart Book Club meets on the first or second Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. in the Language, Literature and History Section of the Hawaii State Library. New members are always welcome. No registration necessary. Inquiries about the Book Club can be directed to booksmartbookclub@gmail.com or 808-586-3499.