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SUMMARY:Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Escape the Ordinary: Join the Queen’s University Library 
 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club!\n\nLooking 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.\n\nEach 
 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!\n\nOur Final Book: Project Hail Mary 
 by Andy Weir\n\nFrom the publisher:\n\nTHE #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\n\nA lone astronaut must save the earth from 
 disaster in this “propulsive” (Entertainment Weekly)\, cinematic 
 thriller full of suspense\, humor\, and fascinating science.\n\n“An epic 
 story of redemption\, discovery and cool speculative sci-fi.”—USA 
 Today\n\n“If you loved The Martian\, you’ll go crazy for Weir’s 
 latest.”—The Washington Post\n\nRyland Grace is the sole survivor on a 
 desperate\, last-chance mission — and if he fails\, humanity and the 
 earth itself will perish.\n\nExcept 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.\n\nAll 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.\n\nHis 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.\n\nAnd 
 with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away\, 
 he’s got to do it all alone.\n\nOr does he?\n\nAn 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.\n\nJoin Us! 
 \n\n\n	Open to all Queen’s students - staff and faculty are also 
 welcome!\n	No prior knowledge or experience required – just bring your 
 love of stories\n	No commitment! Come to one book club or come to them 
 all\n	1-2 copies of each book will be available through the Queen’s 
 Library\n	\n		Check out the Kingston Frontenac Public Library for 
 additional copies or consider supporting a local book store if you’re 
 able! \n	\n	\n	Snacks\, cozy vibes\, and great conversation 
 included\n\n\nQuestions? Reach out to our host\, Maggie Gordon 
 (maggie.gordon@queensu.ca). \n\nRegistration is not required but is 
 strongly appreciated!
LOCATION:Fireplace Reading Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Maggie Gordon":MAILTO:maggie.gordon@queensu.ca
CATEGORIES:Book Club
CONTACT;CN="Maggie Gordon":MAILTO:maggie.gordon@queensu.ca
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