Tales from the Speculative Shelf

Step into the unknown — join our speculative fiction book club for bold ideas, wild worlds, and unforgettable journeys! This month's title is "Annie Bot" by Sierra Greer.

This is a group for speculative fiction fans (science fiction/fantasy) who like to read and discuss genre literature. Each month we'll have a discussion about a book, either a new release or an older book (but ideally something that most people haven't read yet), that we've read before meeting.

"Annie Bot" by Sierra Greer.

"Annie Bot was created to be the perfect girlfriend for her human owner Doug. Designed to satisfy his emotional and physical needs, she has dinner ready for him, wears the outfits he orders for her, and adjusts her libido to suit his moods. She’s trying to please him and trying hard. She’s learning, too. Doug says he loves that Annie’s AI makes her seem more like a real woman, so Annie explores human traits such as curiosity, secrecy, and longing. But becoming more human also means becoming less perfect, and as their relationship grows more intricate and difficult, she starts to wonder: Does Doug desire what he says he wants? And in such an impossible paradox, what does Annie owe herself?" - NoveList Plus.

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