About us
Here's the deal, we like big books and we cannot lie. We like small books too. No book judgement. But, we like to explore books by dead authors - exclusively.
Readers out there! Hear us now!
Let's get together on a dedicated night of the week for dinner or drinks, or both, but mostly to talk books, life, be out and about, and meet cool people doing cool things.
This group is for you if you like books and to discuss books from dead authors and the influence of those authors or stories in the current world, enjoy meeting people from all walks of life, reading books that stretch or challenge you from time to time, and sip easily on wine or cocktails or beer (or any types of beverages, really) whilst discussing books and chatting with people.
This group is not for you if you are closed off to new experiences or people or desire a book discussion held in someone's home with a potluck. Being out and about means there will be background noise for our discussions!
Logistics:
Discussions range from the book to applicable current landscapes, crossovers, personal experiences, and insights. Open mind and diplomacy is a must. We will read the whole book for each event and discussions will be open ended with discussion questions at the ready to keep us going.
This group is an extension (or new chapter) of the original group started (and going strong!) in Portland, OR! The second chapter was established in Denver, CO in 2024!
Upcoming events
2
August: "I, Robot" & more (Location TBD)
Boise Rose Garden, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, ID, USLet's read some foundational sci fi short stories by people who predicted AI superintelligence! This is where we learn all about the Three Laws of Robotics-- and a glimpse into what happens when they're not followed.
Short Stories to read:
- I have no mouth and I must scream (Harlan Ellison, 1967). Link HERE
- The Machine Stops (EM Forster, 1909). Link HERE
Book with short stories to read:
- I, Robot (Isaac Asimov, published in various places throughout the 1940's)
I chose all 3 of these because they remind me of the AI apocalypse coming soon and they are all excellent. Description of "I, Robot" on Goodreads:
"Isaac Asimov's I, Robot launches readers on an adventure into a not-so-distant future where man and machine , struggle to redefinelife, love, and consciousness—and where the stakes are nothing less than survival. Filled with unforgettable characters, mind-bending speculation, and nonstop action, I, Robot is a powerful reading experience from one of the master storytellers of our time."
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