
What we’re about
We the book lovers, readers, artists, storytellers, dreamers and creatives from all walks of life come together as a community that celebrates the power of stories.
If you have a deep love for books & art, this community is for you. This book club is for the fantasy & sci-fi genres. These have inspired countless adaptations and many of our favorite IPs. These continue to inspire new stories everyday. These are part of our culture.
If you’re a fan of reading books and/or creating art but haven’t really immersed yourself in these genres yet, here are some amazing benefits they offer for you to consider them:
- They stimulate our creativity & imagination.
- Strengthen our emotional intelligence.
- Provide escapism and emotional release.
- Level up your storytelling and role-playing game.
- Provide powerful material for reflection on the world and the human experience.
- Help you connect with others.
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In this group we like to read, draw & paint.
In between our monthly book club sessions we’ll be regularly hosting both online & in-person events to socialize, draw, paint and make new friends. We’re also open to organizing occasional outings to relevant conventions, events, etc. if there’s interest.
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We'll hold a poll each month for our members to choose the book we'll read.
Here is what you can expect from the books that will make it to the candidates’ lists every month:
- Fantasy & Sci-Fi.
- Adult books only (not YA).
- Strong and imaginative worldbuilding, intricate plots and thought-provoking themes.
- Only standalones and first books of series.
- Under 600 pages, but we're flexible if the poll favors a longer one.
- Widely popular. This includes works that have:
- Won major literary awards.
- Been adapted or being adapted into films or TV shows.
- Have captivated a huge audience.
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This is a safe and inclusive space where respect & kindness reign.
Please feel free to join us in our Discord server.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Online Drawing HangoutLink visible for attendees
Join us for a fun evening of drawing and talking! No matter where you are in your drawing journey, this is a relaxed online gathering in-between our book club sessions.
Note that it's not necessary to be participating in the monthly book club session to join this event. We can catch up with the book we're currently reading for the book club (spoiler-free!), discuss other books or just talk about life, books, art & entertainment while we draw.
This is just for fun, all levels welcome! See you there!
Here's our Discord: https://discord.gg/v3MASU4n2v
- Drawing & Watercolors HangoutBROOKSIDE PARK, Pasadena, CA
This is a free event.
We'll meet at Brookside Park, Pasadena, CA in the benches behind the tennis courts.Join us for a fun morning of drawing & watercolors! This is a relaxed in-person gathering in-between our book club sessions.
Note that it's not necessary to be participating in the monthly book club session to join this event. We can catch up with the book we're currently reading for the book club (spoiler-free!), discuss other books or just talk about life, books, art & entertainment while we draw & paint.
No need to bring anything, we'll provide the materials but you're welcome to bring your own if you prefer.
This is just for fun, all levels welcome! See you there!
Here's our Discord: https://discord.gg/v3MASU4n2v
- Online Drawing HangoutLink visible for attendees
Join us for a fun evening of drawing and talking! No matter where you are in your drawing journey, this is a relaxed online gathering in-between our book club sessions.
Note that it's not necessary to be participating in the monthly book club session to join this event. We can catch up with the book we're currently reading for the book club (spoiler-free!), discuss other books or just talk about life, books, art & entertainment while we draw.
This is just for fun, all levels welcome! See you there!
Here's our Discord: https://discord.gg/v3MASU4n2v
- Fantasy & Sci-Fi Book Club - Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon SandersonBROOKSIDE PARK, Pasadena, CA
This is a free event.
We'll meet at Brookside Park, Pasadena, CA in the benches behind the tennis courts.Join us for our March club! This month it's fantasy. Thank you everyone who voted! The book to read & discuss is: Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson.
Here are the results of our Storylace poll.📖 Book Description:
The only life Tress has known on her island home in an emerald-green ocean has been a simple one, with the simple pleasures of collecting cups brought by sailors from faraway lands and listening to stories told by her friend Charlie. But when his father takes him on a voyage to find a bride and disaster strikes, Tress must stow away on a ship and seek the Sorceress of the deadly Midnight Sea. Amid the spore oceans where pirates abound, can Tress leave her simple life behind and make her own place sailing a sea where a single drop of water can mean instant death?