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A welcoming place where readers share their love of speculative fiction through lively conversation about a pre-read title. The Speculative Fiction Group usually meets the first Thursday of the month.
This is a group for speculative fiction fans (science fiction/fantasy) who would like to read and discuss genre literature.
Each month we will 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.
For the January meeting we will read "Dune" by Frank Herbert
"Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the only thing of value is the 'spice' melange, a drug capable of extending life and enhancing consciousness. Coveted across the known universe, melange is a prize worth killing for...
When House Atreides is betrayed, the destruction of Paul’s family will set the boy on a journey toward a destiny greater than he could ever have imagined. And as he evolves into the mysterious man known as Muad’Dib, he will bring to fruition humankind’s most ancient and unattainable dream."
Do you enjoy Speculative Fiction? Try these titles from the library!
"Sinopticon 2021: A Celebration of Chinese Science Fiction" by Christine Ni, Xueting
"Termination Shock" by Neal Stephenson
"A Master of Djinn" P. Djèlí Clark
This program requires registration. Due to changing guidelines from the CDC regarding COVID-19, we believe this is the best way to keep you informed about the status of our programs.
To register, you can click on the register button associated with this event or call the Northwest Akron Branch at 330.836.1081.
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