Hi everyone,

For November, we'll be reading the second novel in Ian M. Banks' *Culture* series. While it is related to the first book, *Consider Phlebus*, you don't need to have read it in order to understand *The Player of Games*. The books in the *Culture* series are standalone stories that happen in the same universe. *The Player of Games* is often recommended as a better place to start. While they do happen in the same universe, there is no direct plot continuation between the two (plus, we've heard it's just a better book).

Don't care? Still a purist and want to read *Consider Phlebus* first?? No problem, read it in October! Book Club takes a break every October to focus on the Brooklyn SciFi Film Festival (and Meghan and my birthdays ☺️). SO we're giving you space (hehe) to read it first, if you'd like.

Book of the Month
The Player of Games - Iain M. Banks (1988)

*The Player of Games* follows a genius game player who gets pulled into a game of wills and control. Of course, things aren't as shiny as they seem at first. As The Guardian puts it, *Games* is “a love poem to the joy of game play, and a warning against the psychology of the game player.” As an avid game player, I am REALLY curious to see what Banks has in store for us.

To join a Book Club meeting, all you will need is YOURSELF. If you haven’t had a chance to finish the book, we still would love for you to join us in the discussion.

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Jon Nutting

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