Escape the Ordinary: Join the Queen’s University Library Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club!

Looking to explore new worlds, meet fellow readers, and discover hidden gems from the Queen’s University Library’s Science Fiction & Fantasy Collection? Join our Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club – a welcoming space for students who love epic adventures, speculative futures, magical realms, and thought-provoking tales.

Each semester, we’ll dive into two different novels from our curated collection, with discussions that celebrate imagination, curiosity, and the joy of reading. Whether you’re a long-time genre fan, or just sci-fi-curious, this club is for you!

Our Third Book: This River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar 

From the publisher:

Follow the river Liss to the small town of Thistleford, on the edge of Faerie, and meet two sisters who cannot be separated, even in death.

“Oh what is stronger than a death? Two sisters singing with one breath.”

In the small town of Thistleford, on the edge of Faerie, dwells the mysterious Hawthorn family.

There, they tend and harvest the enchanted willows and honour an ancient compact to sing to them in thanks for their magic. None more devotedly than the family’s latest daughters, Esther and Ysabel, who cherish each other as much as they cherish the ancient trees.

But when Esther rejects a forceful suitor in favor of a lover from the land of Faerie, not only the sisters’ bond but also their lives will be at risk…

Join Us! 

• Open to all Queen’s students
• No prior knowledge or experience required – just bring your love of stories
• No commitment! Come to one book club or come to them all
• 1-2 copies of each book will be available through the Queen’s Library
  • Check out the Kingston Frontenac Public Library for additional copies or consider supporting a local book store if you’re able! 
• Snacks, cozy vibes, and great conversation included

Questions? Reach out to our host, Maggie Gordon (maggie.gordon@queensu.ca). 

Registration is not required but is strongly appreciated!