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We’ll send you carefully-selected books on politics, economics, society & culture by the world's leading radical authors.

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We were founded in 1936 to oppose war, inequality and fascism.

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Join us, read some great books, meet other like-minded individuals and together we can help turn the tide against the rise of the far right.

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It's Not That Radical

By Mikaela Loach

'Practical. Urgent. A clarion call for transformation from the frontlines of the fight for people and planet' Naomi Klein, author of End Times Fascism

'Mikaela is the real deal!' Emma Dabiri, author of What White People Can Do Next

Climate justice offers us the opportunity to radically transform our world for the better. Activist Mikaela Loach offers us a fresh perspective and provides tips and advice to encourage all of us to come together and fight for the future of our planet.

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"Such a well organized community, the courses are really informative and the recommended reading is always spot on!"


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"I am so happy that I decided to join this book club. I have already learned so much, and have found the meetings such a source of community"

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