Gauging interest for a monthly book club. Mostly Sci-Fi and fantasy!
Interest in a Book Club?
- Thread starter SeungRyul
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supitza
Vault Dweller
yay!
Edit: general interest doesn't seem too high, though.
Edit: general interest doesn't seem too high, though.
I'm game.
My favorite book for years was The Running Man by Richard Bachman (pen name for Steven King). Almost completely unlike the film in anything but concept.
I also adored The Culture series of books by Ian A. Anderson.
Also wildly enjoyed the Red Dwarf book series which is a lot more sci-fi than sit-com on the printed page.
And, of course, Hitchikers Guide. Sublime.
My favorite book for years was The Running Man by Richard Bachman (pen name for Steven King). Almost completely unlike the film in anything but concept.
I also adored The Culture series of books by Ian A. Anderson.
Also wildly enjoyed the Red Dwarf book series which is a lot more sci-fi than sit-com on the printed page.
And, of course, Hitchikers Guide. Sublime.
Can we watch the movie version of the book?
Radegast74
Space Marshal
It's like a really long blog or fanfic that doesn't need batteries, electricity or a browser.
SoloFlyer
Grand Admiral
I might be interested. I actually just started reading the expanse series after reading another thread on the forum here, so far so good
FUCK YES! This sounds exciting! I love reading books!
I have been listening to audio books on my way home from work and it's something I really enjoy. As of right now they have been non-fiction books which I'll include links for Below.
https://www.audible.com/pd/Science-Technology/Life-30-Audiobook/B0742K1G4Q?ref=a_a_library_c4_libItem_0_B0742K1G4Q&pf_rd_p=ae76b2bb-e63d-4a67-b357-dab3dee05ca1&pf_rd_r=KTN5A6R57Y8GSEHMYE6S&
https://www.audible.com/pd/Science-Technology/Our-Mathematical-Universe-Audiobook/B00HJX0952?ref=a_a_library_c4_libItem_1_B00HJX0952&pf_rd_p=ae76b2bb-e63d-4a67-b357-dab3dee05ca1&pf_rd_r=KTN5A6R57Y8GSEHMYE6S&
Life 3.0 Is kind of Sci-Fi as it explores what could really happen with the emergence of an AI super intelligence and all the very possible ways this could happen.
I have yet to "read" any fiction, but I would like to start. Being able to discuss it with others every month would be awesome as well.
Obviously I hope whichever books you choose, they will also be available on audible.
Which books did you have in mind?
https://www.audible.com/pd/Science-Technology/Life-30-Audiobook/B0742K1G4Q?ref=a_a_library_c4_libItem_0_B0742K1G4Q&pf_rd_p=ae76b2bb-e63d-4a67-b357-dab3dee05ca1&pf_rd_r=KTN5A6R57Y8GSEHMYE6S&
https://www.audible.com/pd/Science-Technology/Our-Mathematical-Universe-Audiobook/B00HJX0952?ref=a_a_library_c4_libItem_1_B00HJX0952&pf_rd_p=ae76b2bb-e63d-4a67-b357-dab3dee05ca1&pf_rd_r=KTN5A6R57Y8GSEHMYE6S&
Life 3.0 Is kind of Sci-Fi as it explores what could really happen with the emergence of an AI super intelligence and all the very possible ways this could happen.
I have yet to "read" any fiction, but I would like to start. Being able to discuss it with others every month would be awesome as well.
Obviously I hope whichever books you choose, they will also be available on audible.
Which books did you have in mind?
Eh, what the hell. You want to start a book club, i can read books.
I'm down for movie club, too. :grin:
I'm down for movie club, too. :grin:
right now I am reading redshirts, written by John Scalzi. I highly recommend it. One should also read one second after ( though not science fiction, its a great read about a what if scenario of an emp detonated over the United States.)
Each season is one book in the series.
There are a surprising number of books (seven, or eight if you count ones that aren't published yet but have advance review copies out).
I prefer the books to the tv show, but both are great.
SoloFlyer
Grand Admiral
so far i'm only on the first book and it seems like the tv series paralleled the book pretty much. the tv series did play up the mars/earth tension more then the books but the belter/inner tension is all there. plus the book so far focuses on a few characters and some from the tv series i haven't even seen make an appearance yet or are only mentioned so far. i'm enjoying it though, even though i know what happens so far lol
I have a nice long list of suitable books I am only just now getting around to reading.
I started reading John Scalzi books while waiting for Brandon Sanderson to finish two other books (last book of Wheel of Time, and a Warbreaker book). It was a potential mistake in some ways. It started me on an odyssey of Sci Fi war and exploration that has taken me quite literally from the near future, to 4 billion years from now. But I love it.
Cool-Hand-Luke
Space Marshal
I also enjoy audio books while driving.
I use this app on my phone called "OverDrive" and a card from our local library.
Now I can check out library books in digital or audio format from a nation data base and download them onto my phone.
We are talking 1000's of books for down load... and the best part... totally free of charge.
https://help.overdrive.com/customer/portal/articles/1529341-what-is-overdrive-
I use this app on my phone called "OverDrive" and a card from our local library.
Now I can check out library books in digital or audio format from a nation data base and download them onto my phone.
We are talking 1000's of books for down load... and the best part... totally free of charge.
https://help.overdrive.com/customer/portal/articles/1529341-what-is-overdrive-