Embark on a journey through the cosmos of imagination with our monthly science fiction book group! Join us every 3rd Thursday of the month for an exploration of distant worlds, futuristic technologies, and mind-bending concepts. Whether you’re a seasoned sci-fi enthusiast or a curious newcomer, all are welcome to dive into the vast universe of speculative fiction.
Meetings:
Date: 3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 6pm-7pm
Location: Aldrich Room, Howe Library
This book discussion program is HYBRID. We will meet in the Aldrich Room, but you may also attend via Zoom. Email Tessa at tessa.johnson@thehowe.org for an invitation or more information.
This Month’s Book is Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, by Philip K. Dick
“By 2021, the World War has killed millions, driving entire species into extinction and sending mankind off-planet. Those who remain covet any living creature, and for people who can’t afford one, companies built incredibly realistic simulacra: horses, birds, cats, sheep. They’ve even built humans. Immigrants to Mars receive androids so sophisticated they are indistinguishable from true men or women. Fearful of the havoc these artificial humans can wreak, the government bans them from Earth. Driven into hiding, unauthorized androids live among human beings, undetected. Rick Deckard, an officially sanctioned bounty hunter, is commissioned to find rogue androids and “retire” them. But when cornered, androids fight back—with lethal force.” – Penguin Random House
What to Expect:
- Engaging Discussions: Share your thoughts, theories, and questions with fellow spacefarers as we dissect the chosen book.
- Diverse Perspectives: Our group welcomes readers of all backgrounds and experiences, ensuring a rich tapestry of viewpoints.
- Community Building: Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for the extraordinary realms of science fiction.
Who Can Attend:
This Science Fiction Book Group is open to everyone! Whether you’re a library regular, a casual reader, or someone who just discovered the wonders of sci-fi, you’re invited to join our cosmic rendezvous.
Books can be checked out by any Upper Valley resident, regardless of library membership.
Mark your calendars, set your coordinates, and prepare for an odyssey of literary discovery! The future awaits, and we can’t wait to explore it together in the pages of captivating science fiction. See you at the next meeting!
Books we’ve read so far:
- January 2025 – Sleeping Giants, by Sylvain Neuvel
- December 2024 – How to Mars, by David Ebenbach
- November 2024 – Noor, by Nnedi Okorafor
- October 2024 – Semiosis, by Sue Burke
- September 2024 – How High We Go in the Dark, by Sequoia Nagamatsu
- June 2024 – Dark Matter, by Blake Crouch
- May 2024 – Fractal Noise, by Christopher Paolini
- April 2024 – The Ferryman, by Justin Cronin
- March 2024 – The Deep Sky, by Yume Kitasei
