Lisle SF/F Book Group

Lisle Library's hot spot for our science fiction/fantasy book group!!

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Welcome to a place to discuss book group selections, what we're reading, ourselves, and keep up with upcoming events, author info, and more!

Members

  • Mike M
  • Jen
  • Mark Spieglan
  • Terry Kerr
  • Michelle
  • Les S
  • Brian
  • R.A. Baker
  • Patricia Ruocco
  • Tatiana
  • Claudia Natzke
  • S.J.A.Turney
  • Chris McCarthy
  • Ed
  • Christine Buss
  • Rachel

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Rating system for the group

5 = Fantastic
4 = Good
3 = So-So
2 = Poor
1 = Beyond Redemption

We always take a head count, and then average everyone's rating to arrive an an overall rating of the book
 

Blog Posts

Jen

Interesting idea about The FuturePast

I saw this and thought I'd share it --- some interesting observations by this person......

:)

Posted by Jen on November 6, 2009 at 12:01pm

Mike M

On my desk: Soulless by Gail Carriger

Ladies, have you even wondered how to properly use your parasol to fend off a ravening vampire? Well if this question haunts your evenings you can find the answer in "Souless"by Gail Carriger. Set in steam punk Victorian England where vampires and werewolves are known and even accepted, it follows the day to day travails of Alexia Tarabotti, spinster daughter (After all she's 25 and not married yet!) of an upper class London family, who has no soul, a condition passed on to her by her father. Be… Continue

Posted by Mike M on November 2, 2009 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

Forum

Jen

On a Pale Horse Discussion ---- forum now open! 4 Replies

Started by Jen. Last reply by Jen Oct 29.

Chris McCarthy

Rendevous with Rama 5 Replies

Started by Chris McCarthy. Last reply by Mark Spieglan Oct 1.

Latest Activity

I got thru it in about three days, and I'm starting on another of his books to see what it's like.
on Saturday
Mike M, Mark Spieglan, Terry Kerr and another member are attending Michelle's event
November Book Group at GROUP STUDY ROOM at the library
November 18, 2009 from 7pm to 8:30pm
Just a reminder that we are meeting a little earlier in the month than usual, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. :) Also -- please note -- we will be in the Group Study Room this month, as well (that's the room near Circulation, across from the fir...
on Saturday
Heh, heh, the graphic looks great! If I were a Jennifer I'd be tempted to grab it as my avatar.
on Saturday
Looking forward to it. Am already partway through the book.
on Friday
 
 

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Upcoming selections!!

November 18, 2009 : Jennifer Government by Max Barry
December 16, 2009 -- Planning Meeting (stay tuned for more details)
January 27, 2010 - Territory by Emma Bull
February 24, 2010 - The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary Pearson
March 24, 2010 - The Veil of Gold by Kim WIlkins
 

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