Meets on the third wednesday of each month at detour coffee. A bunch of clever people get together and read cool books. With 32,500 square feet of retail space, our west side location at cedar hills crossing provides an expansive setting for customers to explore over half a million used, new, and hardtofind books across every category and genre. Im going to cross post in a few different subs, but im hoping to get some feedback, ideas, and new members from yall. With books ranging from classics to new releases and from novels to short stories, we aim for diversity in our selections. Kuang, you will find a military fantasy with an orphan girl at the center of it all. A romance of indian oregon by frederick homer balch. Her science fiction and fantasyfrom the left hand of darkness to a wizard of earthsea are cornerstones of their respective genres, and her non fiction, which covers everything from worldbuilding, to feminism, to the power of language, is a handbook for anyone interested in interrogating their writing or the world a little. Dune is the worlds bestselling science fiction novel for a reason though it doesnt pull any punches in the sci fi department there will be complicated names, its as specific and.
I discovered worlds without end when choosing a sci fi book to read for a general book genre challenge back in 2012,and fell back in love with the speculative fiction genres,and have spent the last 3 years catching up on all the decades i missed,and its all great fun. Nov 18, 2015 the general rule for portland book clubs seems to be that there are no rules. We will be talking about spinning silver, followed by our legendary annual book club awards. In her debut novel, the scifidystopic vox, christina dalcher sets the story in an. Among the first were bakkaphoenix bookstore in toronto and a change of hobbit in southern california, both established in 1972. A lot of the greatest science fiction and fantasy books are not for newbies. If youre itching to join a sci fi book club then look no further. Print the page add to a calendar using ical share page on facebook share page on twitter. But i still have a soft spot for all those old time greats asimov,clarke. In the first grated episode, were back at boneshaker books, and joined by a lovely minnesotan family. If you dont want your monthly member credits, visit the site and click skip by the 10th of the month.
Apr 15, 2020 portlands dystopian future, complete with an erupting mount hood, is portrayed in this 1971 novel from scifi and fantasy legend and national book award winner ursula k. One book read at book club during this time was all the answers and we tweeted with the author kate messner. Portland books and authors the official guide to portland. Portland scifi and fantasy book club spinning silver 1. A swiftly paced, exhilarating volume in a saga likely to appeal to all ages. Tolkiens lord of the rings series, a variety of independent bookstores specializing in science fiction, fantasy, horror, and related genres often mystery, comics, games, andor collectibles, began opening. The best entry level science fiction books to convert your. Following governor kate browns announcement of new rules to slow the spread of covid19 and our own commitment to ensure the safety of our employees and customers, powells is cancelling all author events, book clubs, and other scheduled gatherings at each of our store locations through the end of may 2020. Lovecraft bar, complete with tarot readings, sci fi theme dj sets, and horror movie nights. The aprilmay 2017 our focus is on books connected to movies, with over 50 books for club members to choose from. Science fiction, fantasy and horror bookstores wikipedia. And if youre looking to connect with fellow readers, look no further. Portland scifi and fantasy book club spinning silver 1620 next week is the monthly book club.
Join us in february to discuss the power by naomi alderman. Dark horse comics, the largest independent comic book and manga publisher in america, has been plying its particular breed of pulp wizardry from the. In an area as devoted to literature as portland, one neednt rely on the local library to provide discussion opportunities. We meet at a local restaurant where it is possible to order food or. All promotional offers are subject to specific rules and regulations, which will be clearly explained via a link on the site.
Its my hope that my sciencefictionally oriented friends can use this as a platform to start the discussion and logistics for a science fiction book group. Top 100 sciencefiction, fantasy books more than 5,000 of you nominated. Agapanthus was kidnapped when she was only two years old, but she doesnt remember it. Lets say youre more interested in a certain boy wizard. We meet at a local restaurant where it is possible to order food or drink before or during the meeting. The finalists include the three most popular books of each month in. Hollow kingdom, catfishing on catnet, the just city, the first fifteen lives of harry august, the swor. The books around the corner science fictionfantasy book club meets monthly on the second tuesday of every month at 6pm. Book club scifinow the worlds best science fiction.
Discover the best new science fiction, fantasy, horror, graphic novels and beyond. Book of the year the first annual book of the year award, as voted on by book of the month members. Science fiction, fantasy and horror novels of 2015. Lots of avid readers take part in book clubs, myself includedin fact, i moderate two different book clubs every month. At first glance, oprahs book club doesnt seem to have much love for sci fi and fantasy, favoring realistic. Club members have one month to read the book the group has agreed on. Heres our guide to the best spooky sci fi books in the game.
Im based in vancouver, so i thought it could continue offline after this whole debacle if it really takes off. She gets zapped with the mission to find a husband online under the most difficult circumstances. Book club groups in portland heres a look at some book club groups near portland. A virtual gathering space for readers from the inperson carmichael library sci fi book club close a virtual gathering space for readers from the inperson carmichael library sci fi book club 5 members, last active 10 hours ago.
Im bored and would love to start an online book group. Science fiction groups in portland heres a look at some science fiction groups near portland. Powells books suspends event programming through may 2020. Welcome to the portland oregon chapter of safari club international annual portland sci banquet february, 29th, 2020 at the monarch hotel. A small twist of nature teenage girls now have the power to cause agonizing pain and even. If you have an issue regarding city services, they can be contacted using information on this page.
From time to time, science fiction book club provides its members with special promotional offers. New york citys strand books offers a monthly scifi and fantasy subscription. Best scifi and fantasy books for book clubs read it forward. Members receive two new hardcover books in their genre of choice. So whether youre looking for your next great read, or scifi book club. Scififantasy book club and author visit literary portland. This book club meets on the first wednesday of every month to discuss sci fi books chosen by members. Portland scifi and fantasy book club shadow and claw 32.
Portland science fiction society oregon science fiction conventions, inc. As sf author charles stross publishes his new novel dark state tor uk, he offers scifinow his five top tips for writing political sci fi 110118 115,858 books. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at any time. Adult content the group should be set to adultsonly due to its adult content. We will discuss the seas of distant stars by francesca g. This book club meets on the first wednesday of every month to discuss scifi books chosen by members.
Based on historical events, the poppy war, brilliantly written, shows you how this war orphan aced the keju, a test that finds the most talented youth, entered the most elite military school, and discovered her unknown power. We will be talking about shadow and claw at lucky lab beer hall on nw quimby. Sci fi fantasy book club will alternate monthly between science fiction and fantasy. Portland sci fi book club 494 members pdx epic gamers. On the day the government decrees that women are no longer allowed to speak more than 100 words daily, dr. Jan 16, 20 i had an idea for a science fiction book club about two hours ago, and here we are with a blog all ready to go with basically no effort on my part. My sci fi club offers an out of this world deal for lovers of science fiction and fantasy. A quick search on will lead you to groups that meet in pubs and some that meet in cafes, groups for women and groups for gay men, groups dedicated to a particular genre and some devoted to a single author. A member credit can be redeemed to purchase most books on the site.
Were kicking off the wired book club with a fantasy epic or is it scifi. We will discuss storm front by jim butcher in this first book in the offbeat dresden files, readers are introduced to harry dresden, a wizard with a consulting practice in modernday chicago. Home of the glasgow science fiction and fantasy bookgroup, meeting monthly to discuss some of the greatest titles in the genre since 1999. Upcoming events for portland sci fi book club in portland, or. Science fiction double feature a portland, or book club for. Giless love gun in which the scifi book club reads a wrinkle in time by madeleine lengle, 1962. Science fiction book club books may differ in certain respects from publishers editions. Portland scifi and fantasy book club shadow and claw 3. I spend a lot of time carefully choosing scifi, fantasy, and graphic novels that club members will have a great time discussing, but not every book club chooses that way. Book of the month our friends at book of the month pore through hundreds of books each month and select the five best of the month, every month. Jul 03, 2017 the elliott bay book company is nestled in capitol hill in the city of seattle, and includes a plethora of author events, such as with famed comics artist stephan pastis. Orbit books book clubs never lastor if they do, its because people show up for drinks and idle chatter about. Join us this week as we wrap up our november discussion.
We meet at a local restaurant where it is possible to order food or drink before or during the mee. Were a global book club for likeminded women to discuss great books. In beaverton, powells hosts mystery, science fiction, and classics. Plagiarized the groups content has been reproduced from another group. In beaverton, powells hosts mystery, science fiction, and classics groups that are organized entirely by members. Sep 21, 2012 mathematician ian stewart joins the science friday book club meeting to discuss edwin abbotts classic flatland. Hey all, we are going through a time where the near future is unsure. Want to discover some great gems hidden away in the universe.
There is no need for you to have origami paper, as we will be folding out of letter size 8. Wouldnt it be great if there was a book club focused on speculative and science fiction, welcoming to both men and women, that met a couple times a. Upcoming events portland scifi book club portland, or. A teen, having trained in combat and magic, treks across the world of selaras to conquer an evil, powerful being in the third installment of mugdans ya fantasy series. Portland scifi and fantasy book club 120715 the three.
In her debut novel, the scifidystopic vox, christina dalcher sets the story in an america where half the population has been silenced. Video game enthusiasts with sci fi fantasyhorror option. Were kicking off the wired book club with a fantasy epic or. If you ever find yourself in a reading rut, joining a book club could be your. Inappropriate the group contains hate speech or sexual roleplay activity, or facilitates illegal activity.