Lisle SF/F Book Group

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

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

  • Jen
  • Mike M
  • Caitlin Worrell
  • Michelle
  • Mark Spieglan
  • R.A. Baker
  • Carol Fuhrman
  • Les S
  • Terry Kerr
  • Brian Sebby
  • Christine Buss
  • Andrew Martin
  • Ed
  • Chris McCarthy
  • S.J.A.Turney
  • Susan EmmonsKroeger

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

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Events

February 24

Wednesday

Blog Posts

Jen

NEIL GAIMAN ---- Naperville Reads info

As some of us have already noted ---- Naperville has selected Neil Gaiman for their 2010 Naperville Reads events/stuff.... link may be found HERE

I checked at Anderson's Bookstore in Naperville today, and tickets are still available for: Tuesday, February 23rd -- 7:00 p.m. "Reading / Q&A event for Adult Fans held at Waubonsie
Valley High School. This will be a ticket event, with tickets
available at Anderson’s. All 3 Naperville Pub… Continue

Posted by Jen on February 8, 2010 at 7:13pm

Mike M

We better be good at the next meeting

From the Chicago Sun-Times, area library also houses police satellite office:





No word on how this might affect overdue book rates.


… Continue

Posted by Mike M on February 7, 2010 at 5:48pm

Jen

Update for our February discussion ---

I just wanted to let everyone know I have a little extra something to share from the author when we meet in February. I emailed Mary Pearson about this month's book, and she was kind enough to send me a reply. I love authors. :)

Posted by Jen on February 7, 2010 at 3:49pm — 1 Comment

Jen

Interesting post about SyFy ---- and fairy tales

Tor.com, one of my favorite sites, has this interesting little posting .....

Admittedly, I taped Alice and still haven't watched it (I keep forgetting I have it..... maybe I taped Fringe on top of it already.....)

Posted by Jen on February 6, 2010 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

Forum

Jen

TERRITORY by Emma Bull --- discussion forum is open! 16 Replies

Started by Jen. Last reply by Mike M Feb 5.

Mark Spieglan

Dollhouse 33 Replies

Started by Mark Spieglan. Last reply by Mark Spieglan Feb 1.

Jen

Jennifer Government --- discussion forum for those who want to comment early, or can't attend tomorrow... 3 Replies

Started by Jen. Last reply by Jen Nov. 20, 2009.

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Jen added a blog post
As some of us have already noted ---- Naperville has selected Neil Gaiman for their 2010 Naperville Reads events/stuff.... link may be found HEREI checked at Anderson's Bookstore in Naperville today, and tickets are still available for: Tuesday, Feb…
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From the Chicago Sun-Times, area library also houses police satellite office: http://tinyurl.com/ybaxq2n No word on how this might affect overdue book rates.
on Sunday
Mike M commented on Jen's blog post 'Update for our February discussion ---'
Cool. BTW, have you talked with Neil yet about making a personal appearance for the group? :^)
on Sunday
Jen added a blog post
I just wanted to let everyone know I have a little extra something to share from the author when we meet in February. I emailed Mary Pearson about this month's book, and she was kind enough to send me a reply. I love authors. :)
on Sunday
 
 

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Upcoming selections!!

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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