The Lewiston Public Library is launching a limited three session speculative fiction book club that will meet once a month from September to November to discuss a pre-selected novel. This free public program will take place in person at 5:30pm in the Jeanne Couture Room on the first floor of the library.
Each month will have a different focus: fantasy, horror, and science fiction. The sessions are open to genre fans and those looking to explore a new book category. Participants can sign-up for the session that most interests them, for just two, or for all three. The selected books are intended for an adult audience.
On Thursday, September 22, the group will be discussing Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher, a fantasy
novella about a young woman’s quest to kill the abusive prince who forced her
sister into marriage. Together with a ragtag group of allies, including a
demon-possessed chicken and a dog made of bones, she undertakes a journey
through lands both real and fantastic, discovering how far she and her friends
will go in order to protect those they love.
On Thursday, October 20, the selection is Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra
Khaw, a horror story about a group of friends who reunite to celebrate the
wedding of one of the couples. They come together at a haunted house in Japan
that is supposedly built on the bones of the dead. Over the course of one
night, restless spirits and darker personal secrets will emerge and not
everyone who entered will be remain to see the morning.
On Thursday, November 17, members will dive into an altered
world by reading This Is How You Lose the
Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone. The central focus of this
work is two characters called Red and Blue and their struggle to best one
another and destroy the other’s success by jumping through time to make subtle
or drastic changes. Then one of them leaves a note for the other and they begin
to develop a mutual respect and possibly even a friendship which will test
their loyalties to the rival factions that command them.
Registration is required for this event as space is limited.
Bottled water and small snacks will be provided.
