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What we’re about
We meet to watch and discuss our favorite sci-fi TV programs, film, and go to conventions and other events. We also have a sci-fi book club which meets approximately every other month in Northampton.
Our sister groups are Dr. Who Club of Western MA, Western MA Movie Meetup, Western MA Star Trek Fans, and Pioneer Valley Geeks & Gamers. We are also on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/4SciFi
This group is about meeting people and creating community. Please include a picture of you in your profile and your full name.
If you respond that you are going to an event but can't come, please change your RSVP to no as soon as possible. New members who no show to the first event they RSVPd to will be removed right away. Generally two no shows (ie: you have RSVPd yes but don't show up) is enough to be removed from the group. Late or frequent cancellations are about half as bad.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Hugo Awards 2024 short fiction finalists discussionForbes Library, Northampton, MA
ATTENTION: Please make note of the change of day (Tues not Thurs)!
For our August science fiction discussion we'll be reading the short stories and novelettes that have been nominated as finalists for the Hugo Awards this year, and we'll meet to discuss them Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 6 pm.
Location: Forbes Library, Community Room (downstairs, near the kids section).
CLICK HERE for a list of what we'll be reading for the book group for the rest of 2024!
SHORT STORIES
- “Better Living Through Algorithms” by Naomi Kritzer (Clarkesworld May 2023). Audio also avaliable
- “How to Raise a Kraken in Your Bathtub” by P. Djèlí Clark (Uncanny Magazine, January-February 2023). Audio also available (scroll to bottom)
- “The Mausoleum’s Children” by Aliette de Bodard (Uncanny Magazine, May-June 2023). Audio also available (scroll to bottom)
- “The Sound of Children Screaming” by Rachael K. Jones (Nightmare Magazine, October 2023). Audio also available (click on 'Listen')
The other 2 finalists, which are not available in English for free, are:
- “Answerless Journey”, Han Song / 没有答案的航程, 韩松, translated by Alex Woodend (Adventures in Space: New Short stories by Chinese & English Science Fiction Writers)
- 美食三品 (“Tasting the Future Delicacy Three Times”), 宝树 / Baoshu (银河边缘013:黑域密室 / Galaxy’s Edge Vol. 13: Secret Room in the Black Domain)
NOVELETTES
- “Introduction to 2181 Overture, Second Edition”, Gu Shi /〈2181序曲〉再版导言, 顾适 translated by Emily Jin (Clarkesworld, February 2023). Audio also available
- “On the Fox Roads”by Nghi Vo (Tor.com 31 October 2023)
- “Ivy, Angelica, Bay” by C.L. Polk (Tor.com 8 December 2023)
- “One Man’s Treasure” by Sarah Pinsker (Uncanny Magazine, January-February 2023). Audio also available (scroll to bottom)
- “The Year Without Sunshine” by Naomi Kritzer (Uncanny Magazine, November-December 2023). Audio also available (scroll to bottom)
The other finalist, which is not available for free, is:
- I AM AI by AI Jiang (Shortwave)
*There is a limit of 12 attendees for this event, to make sure everyone has a chance to participate in the discussion. Please RSVP before it fills up! And if you have RSVPd but something has come up, please update your RSVP so someone else will have a chance.
If you have suggestions for future discussion group selections you can post them here on our message board (https://www.meetup.com/4scifi/messages/boards/thread/38262602), or just message me (https://www.meetup.com/4scifi/members/54187482/) directly.
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