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: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

From the publisher:

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE MARTIAN • Soon to be a major motion picture starring Ryan Gosling, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, with a screenplay by Drew Goddard

A lone astronaut must save the earth from disaster in this “propulsive” (Entertainment Weekly), cinematic thriller full of suspense, humor, and fascinating science.

“An epic story of redemption, discovery and cool speculative sci-fi.”—USA Today

“If you loved The Martian, you’ll go crazy for Weir’s latest.”—The Washington Post

Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission — and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish.

Except that right now, he doesn’t know that. He can’t even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it.

All he knows is that he’s been asleep for a very, very long time. And he’s just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.

His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it’s up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery—and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species.

And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he’s got to do it all alone.

Or does he?

An irresistible interstellar adventure as only Andy Weir could deliver, Project Hail Mary is a tale of discovery, speculation, and survival to rival The Martian—while taking us to places it never dreamed of going.

Join Us! 

• Open to all Queen’s students - staff and faculty are also welcome!
• 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!