Futuristic

[close] Join us on Friday, April 26th for a special discussion with author Clifford James Hayes! Clifford will be discussing his work and influences (or whatever else you care to ask about, within reason). Get involved for some insights into the Murkmyre Saga sci-fi books and his humorous tales for younger readers!

[close] We are a small, but growing, group of avid readers who enjoy novels in a futuristic setting—whether it involves dystopian states run by totalitarian governments to wastelands ruled by raiders to an apocalyptic doom upon the world, as we know it. We are here to seek out the hidden gems in a genre saturated with books as common as the architecture in the burbs. Our goal, and yours, if you choose to join us, is to find books (and the authors) who build worlds worth reading—tales that will turn us in to insomniacs and stories that will force us to sleep with one eye open…

[close] Your profile must be public when requesting to join our group or your request will be rejected. Our group believes EROTICA is not vulgar or obscene. It's art. It's beautiful and it has a place. We are adults who can understand and read sexually implicit (not explicit) fictional literature and appreciate it for what it is. There is a reason it is so strongly represented in art, culture, music, and literature. It's how you got here. Appreciate. Understand. Enjoy.

[close] The only way to know the future is by being aware of the past, the present, and its trends. Since we know we can't see the future, at least we can guess and narrow down our forecasts - but to do that, we need knowledge. We create this reading group to fill the gap between where we are now and the times to come. We aim to get a broader perspective, a bigger picture, a bird's view. A reading group focused on utopias and dystopias that make us think, books and essays that put us aware of our environment, futuristic innovations, and tales from the past, that teach us how and why the things we have today are like they are, and maybe help us to know how to change them. The group proposes to read around one book or essay (article, interview) per month, ~12 books in total. Books about finance, history, political and philosophical questions. Books about happiness and how to live a better life. Are these the tools to survive in this information society? We think so, if you don't agree, join the reading club and prove us wrong! Welcome to the future! FRC