5/10: Other Worlds - A Scifi/Fantasy Book Club

Whether you’re new to the scifi/fantasy genre or we’re reading your old favorites, you belong in this group. There are no gatekeepers here: just awesome humans who love a good story.

At our March gathering, the group voted on our next read!

For our Friday, May 10 gathering at 7 pm, we’ll be discussing Nettle & Bone, a subversive fantasy adventure by Hugo, Nebula, and Locus award-winning author, T Kingfisher!

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About the book //

This isn't the kind of fairy tale where the princess marries a prince.

It's the one where she kills him.

Marra — a shy, convent-raised, third-born daughter — is relieved not to be married off for the sake of her parents’ throne. Her older sister wasn’t so fortunate though, and her royal husband is as abusive as he is powerful. From the safety of the convent, Marra wonders who will come to her sister’s rescue and put a stop to this. But after years of watching their families and kingdoms pretend all is well, Marra realizes if any hero is coming, it will have to be Marra herself.

If Marra can complete three impossible tasks, a witch will grant her the tools she needs. But, as is the way in stories of princes and the impossible, these tasks are only the beginning of Marra’s strange and enchanting journey to save her sister and topple a throne.

So... what's this book club like? //

Scifi / Fantasy readers have been gathering bi-monthly for over a year now and it's been a blast! Some people finish the read, others dip in for as long as they have capacity for. All are welcome, valued, and celebrated.

The group draws a crowd of about 15 people; enough to keep the perspectives diverse and fresh, but not too many that all voices aren't heard.

We have a number of folks who've returned to us--and a number who are new. Booksweet co-owners Shaun and/or Truly usually prep the questions, but are also just eager to join as participants and readers for the session.

After a good discussion, the group votes on the next session's read. Shaun and Truly will present some options, but club participants are more than welcome to pitch a book for the group to vote on too! (WE LOVE IT WHEN THAT HAPPENS!)

While we don't serve refreshments at the chat, Booksweet is located in The Courtyard Shops, filled with AMAZING dining options. Drinks are totally welcome at the meet-up; don't feel shy about sipping boba while we chat!

Hope to see you there!