What we’re about
The Sci Fi Book Club was founded in 2014 as a way to formally explore the genre of Science Fiction. With books ranging from classics to new releases and from novels to short stories, we aim for diversity in our selections.
Club members have one month to read the book the group has agreed on. We meet via Zoom on the third Sunday of each month to talk about our reading and all things Sci Fi. Our hope is that members will come ready to contribute to the conversation both in their thoughts on the given book and with any insight into related media that might inform our discussion.
Occassionally we will all decide to take some extra time on a book, but members should plan on four weeks to complete the reading. You do not have to have finished the book to come to the meeting. We hope to see you either way, there's always plenty to talk about. Find out more at thescifibookclub.com.
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Hi everyone!
Our fourth and final book-to-movie selection is a modern classic that I can't wait to read for the first time! Meghan and I have not gotten to either the novel OR the movie, so are glad that Book Club agrees that it's a must-read. It had the highest rating on our survey for this theme (even more than 2001). Andy Weir's other novels I have read are gripping stories of the human condition forced to overcome extraordinary circumstances. "The Martian" is billed as one of Weir's best, so let's see what he's got!
Book of the Month
"The Martian" - Andy Weir (2011)There are myriad reviews out there for this novel and this film. Medium has a review that looks great (but I haven't read too closely due to spoilers), for example. But the one that really stands out to me is the New York Times review that compares the book and movie as they relate to the "rise of the nerd thriller". It's an interesting read and has some good links describing some of the filming and some of the science.
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.
Cheers,
Jon