A non profit site primarily aimed at the science fiction, fantasy and horror genres although we do have a growing list of general. One of the best kept secrets in san francisco, the nonprofit book club of california is a haven for book lovers, honoring the art and history of books from the printing process and typography. A character set orchestrated around a timely or meaningful theme. Were excited to announce a project weve been working on to help tide everyone through the lockdown. David pringles best 100 science fiction novels book. Book club leaders who tend towards historical or literary fiction can be really wary of speculative titles, but if youre able to suggest titles for your local book club, there are a lot of great speculative titles you can ease in that make great book club discussions while not necessarily making your notso sf fsavvy book club friends balk.
A science fiction list just isnt complete without hard sf master john scalzi. This practice continued until july 1969, when the club began offering a second selection. Phoenix by sf said sf saids space epic phoenix is the second book under the spotlight in the guardian. Jan 07, 2016 last year, you and everyone else in your book club fell in love with cheryl strayeds wild, so this year, youre looking to add more nonfiction books by women to your reading roster.
Phoenix by sf said sf saids space epic phoenix is the second book under the spotlight in the guardian childrens fiction prize series. The science fiction book club 1998present at the end 1996 and the first months of 1997, the sfbc sold a series of six novellalength publications called the science fiction book club collection, offering one volume for each selection period. The women wed like to lunch with book club selections include fiction and. I grew up on hard science fiction and it is still my first love. Book club groups in san francisco heres a look at some book club groups near san francisco. The speculative fiction book club the speculative fiction book group focuses on science fiction, fantasy, and tales of alternate social realities. An exploration of the science fiction genre past, present and future. Here are a few in the east bay that are well established. Silent book club, otherwise known as introvert happy hour, started in san francisco in 2012 with two friends reading together in a bar. Science fiction book club is a registered trademark of bookspan.
Sep 16, 2015 the very best book club fiction makes you a bigger, more empathetic person. Dune is the worlds bestselling science fiction novel for a reason though it doesnt pull any punches in the scifi department there will be complicated names, its as specific and. The new york times bestselling authors orson scott card and aaron johnston return with the hive, book two in the second formic war and an extraordinary prequel to enders game. Both books were sent to members who chose to receive them or forgot to mail back the selection card. This is the official youtube channel of the science fiction book club in london, england, earth, sol, western spiral arm, milky way. Your book clubs register your book club at any books inc. The club supports book making, fine printing, design, typography, illustration, literature, and scholarship through a dynamic series of publications, public programs, and exhibitions related to the history and literature of california and the west. Book for february 12, 2020 empress of forever, by max gladstone book for february 26, 2020 the player of games, by iain m. Jul 15, 2014 guardian childrens fiction prize book club. We have interesting special guests and discuss the latest happenings in science fiction, books, films, tv shows, conventions, art, music, space travel, alien encounters, collecting, and fan events. Nov 04, 2019 an area to discuss the themes, books and authors of this genre. David pringles best 100 science fiction novels book awards. The very best book club fiction makes you a bigger, more empathetic person.
An area to discuss the themes, books and authors of this genre. Book club fiction nathan bransford writing, book editing. Oct 02, 2008 book club fiction is a case where something can be commercial without having a specific genre, but if something is just commercial without having a genre or without at least a passing literaryness to it, it can really fall between the cracks. We have interesting special guests and discuss the latest happenings in science fiction, books, films, tv shows, conventions, art, music. With the bracing candor, vulnerability, and power that has made her one of the most admired writers of her generation, roxane explores what it means to learn to take care of yourself.
Last year, you and everyone else in your book club fell in love with cheryl strayeds wild, so this year, youre looking to add more nonfiction books by women to your reading roster. Book club fiction is a case where something can be commercial without having a specific genre, but if something is just commercial without having a genre or without at least a passing literaryness to it, it can really fall between the cracks. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Some volumes were also issued in hardcover through the science fiction book club.
Mar 07, 2016 one of the best kept secrets in san francisco, the nonprofit book club of california is a haven for book lovers, honoring the art and history of books from the printing process and typography. The annual worlds best sf was a series of annual paperback anthologies published by american company daw books from 1972 to 1990 under the editorship of publisher donald a. Sf book clubfictionophiles san francisco, ca meetup. Lovers of science fiction wont find much to object to in the expanse, the novels or the tv series. Clarkes books at his author page on the sf gateway website, and read more about him in his entry in the encyclopedia of science fiction. Discuss your favourite fantasy horror authors and books. Social science fiction book club 103 members east bay book club. San francisco is a literary town and it should be no surprise that the bay area has a plethora of book clubs for any type of reader.
Explore themes of parallel universes, time travel, extraterrestrial life, alternate realities and more in our exhilarating scifi and fantasy titles for your nook ereader. This fastpaced novel continues the hard sciencefiction history of the formic wars. A monthly ya fantasy bookclub that includes quote prints, bookmarks, teas, candles, and more. Jan 07, 2020 silent book club, otherwise known as introvert happy hour, started in san francisco in 2012 with two friends reading together in a bar. Discover something new to you with our beautiful vintage paperbacks. Science fiction fantasy book club that meets in a bar. Now, it has grown to 180 chapters across the world in 20. Cardiff sff book club i no longer live in cardiff, so im no longer involved in the book club. The joy luck club by amy tan, tales of the city by armistead maupin, the maltese falcon by dashiell hammett, pac heights by.
How two women quietly reading books in an sf bar started an. Which science fiction book should our book club read this summer. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Welcome to the book club of california, a nonprofit, membershipbased organization founded in 1912. Sf science fiction book club meetup san francisco, ca meetup. While my debut, the art of falling, is essentially the story of a woman seeking a career in modern dance, we see the story through the lens of someone with a body image disorder. The british science fiction book club was for many years a significant part of the british sf scene. Find groups in san francisco, california about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Im always fascinated by the way religion is handled in science fiction, as well as perplexed by the fact that more sf doesnt attempt to grapple with what seems like such a fundamental piece of the human condition which i say as moreorless an athiest. Instock special orders can be received in 48 hours. How two women quietly reading books in an sf bar started. We revisit some books weve read for the pod, talk about some classics, and hit on a few underrepresented gems.
Clarke awardwinner paul mcauleys take on this seminal classic, as originally written for our good friends at sfx and their excellent book club feature arthur c clarkes childhoods end, is an early and important forerunner of. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at any time. Theres literary and very genreish science fiction, award winners, and titles flying under the radar. The science fiction book club is one of the bestknown resources for science fiction and fantasy books. Book for may 27, 2020 the city in the middle of the night, by charlie jane anders. With childhoods end as our current title spotlight and a syfy tv miniseries coming later in the year, we thought it an opportune time to republish arthur c.
This piece was written by paul mcauley and appears courtesy of sfx magazine, where it was originally published as part of their regular sfx book club feature. Many authors in the science fiction genre have asked that question, and this is the place to discuss those authors and their work. In the old days, book clubs were informal gatherings where people got together to discuss a common book they. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Im always fascinated by the way religion is handled in science fiction, as well. Madeline wells is an sfgate associate digital reporter.
Doubleday created the science fiction book club in 1953, offering one selection per month, with the first book appearing in march. The final book in the popular series shows emperox grayland ii struggling to keep her star. May 30, 2012 dune is the worlds bestselling science fiction novel for a reason though it doesnt pull any punches in the scifi department there will be complicated names, its as specific and. The bookofthemonth club, fireside book club, history book club, the literary guild, doubleday book club, mystery guild, and science fiction book club, quality paperback book club, money book club, readers digest condensed books, heritage press, and hundreds more. Mar 19, 2020 the san francisco chapter of silent book club s next meeting, which will be held on zoom, will take place on mar. It was a continuation of the earlier anthology series worlds best science fiction, edited by. The edinburgh science fiction book group meet at 7pm on the last tuesday of every month in the cumberland bar on cumberland st. Come to the orange county science fiction club at 7. Aug 26, 20 san francisco is a literary town and it should be no surprise that the bay area has a plethora of book clubs for any type of reader. Dec 15, 2012 not your girlfriends book club see more ideas about science fiction books, science fiction book club and books to read. Work with our knowledgeable staff who can help you pick your next selection and order enough copies for your next meeting. This is a group in san francisco and oakland to get together monthly and read mostly hard science fiction books.