Consumption Book Club

There is something eating at all of us. Whether it be our ideas, our obsessions, our cravings, our hunger—we are all looking to feed that which gives our life flavor. "Consumer culture" gives us quick-fixes that leave us always wanting more, but lack the staying power that comes from really connecting to that which we consume. We are overwhelmed with opportunities to spur our hunger, but what does it take to really be fed?

Consumption Book Club is a literary and culinary event series surrounding books that explores topics of "consumption"—what we consume, what we are consumed by, and what consumes us. We'll dig into these themes through guided discussions and embodied activities while working through a menu inspired by the books we read. Through these events, we hope to help shape counter-consumer-culture, where instead of feeling driven towards buying into short lived products and experiences in order to feel connected to each other, we intentionally spend our time and attention towards consuming that which actually feeds us: connecting with our community, expanding our thoughts, and doing both over delicious, thoughtful, and satiating meals.

A project by Colette Estelle and Kyle Barnes.
Photography by Eleanor Petry