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To all the sci-fi and fantasy readers in the New Haven area!
Reading is an inherently solitary endeavor, let's get together a group of people who love to read sci-fi and fantasy, then, have a discussion on whatever topics are provoked by our selection. This group was started with three ideas in mind: it would be great to be able to talk over books and ideas with others; it's good to be challenged to read a book you otherwise wouldn't; it's nice to spend time with people who are interested in the same things you are.
We've read over 100 books and our selection process is simple. Each month a different member will choose three entries for the next month's selection. Simple majority wins. There are no rules to what selection can be put up for a vote except we ask the member who chooses should have attended at least two consecutive meetups.
Check out all the BOOKS we've read going backwards all the way to our founding. Looking forward to meeting you!
Founded Jun 26, 2013.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- #135-Seventh Son by Orson Scott CardTBD, TBD, CT
For location, when the poll is closed and everyone has posted their RSVP, we will send out the address
For hardy souls, go on to read the second installment "Red Prophet"!
Seventh Son by Orson Scott Card 1987, 241 pages
Seventh Son is an alternate history/fantasy novel by American writer Orson Scott Card. It is the first book in Card's The Tales of Alvin Maker series and is about Alvin Miller, the seventh son of a seventh son. Seventh Son won a Locus Award and was nominated for both the Hugo and World Fantasy Awards in 1988. Seventh sons have strong "knacks" (specific magical abilities), and seventh sons of seventh sons are both extraordinarily rare and powerful. In fact, young Alvin appears to be the only one in the world. His abilities make him the target of the Unmaker, who recognizes Alvin's powers as those of a Maker, only the second ever, and it had been a long time since the first had walked on water and turned water to wine. The Unmaker works largely by water and tries to kill Alvin in his early years before he can master his abilities. - #136 Batman - Noel by Lee BermejoTBD, TBD, CT
Thanks to Danny for this month's picks! you can vote for your choice here: https://strawpoll.com/e7ZJa8xKMg3
We will gather again at Sasha's house. If it's your first time at book club, please message one of the organizers for the address.
Since this is our Christmas book club event, we invite you all to join us in a potluck dinner. Bring whatever you like, whether a snack or your favorite dish.
Batman - Noel by Lee Bermejo 2011- 112 pages
Inspired by Charles Dickens' immortal classic A Christmas Carol, BATMAN: NOEL features different interpretations of The Dark Knight, along with his enemies and allies, in different eras.
Along the way, Batman must come to terms with his past, present and future as he battles villains from the campy 1960s to dark and brooding menaces of today, while exploring what it means to be the hero that he is. Members of Batman's supporting cast enact roles analogous to those from A Christmas Carol, with Robin, Catwoman, Superman, The Joker and more playing roles that will be familiar to anyone who knows Dickens' original holiday tale.
