How to Join a Sci-fi Book Group

If tales of far away galaxies and the alien creatures that inhabit them are your idea of a good storyline for a book, then you're likely one of millions of Sci-fi fans. However, the Sci-fi genre isn't just about introducing new worlds that stretch beyond our imagination and the limits of our own solar system. Sci-fi also nurtures a passion for conquering unforeseen challenges, driven by a spirit to embrace cosmic diversity. That said, sometimes simply reading Sci-fi isn't enough to quench your thirst for exploring the unknown. If so, perhaps it's time for you to join a Sci-fi book group.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• List of recently read Sci-fi titles
• Notes of your observations

Find Out How to Join A Sci-fi Book Group

1. Check with your local library to see if there's a Sci-fi book group that meets in your area. If there is, ask how you can join the group.
2. Make inquiries at your favorite bookstores. Often, larger book retailers allocate an area of the store to a book group to meet for weekly or monthly discussion. Bookstores also run promotions for newly released titles, which often include book signings. So, as an added bonus from this venue, you may get to meet your favorite Sci-fi authors.
3. Join an online Sci-fi book group. There are many Web sites dedicated to facilitating online book group discussions, such as the New York Times Book Forum.
4. Consider starting your own Sci-fi book group. Advertise or post an announcement of your new book group in a local cafe or library and provide a form of contact, such as an email address. If you need more ideas on how to start your own Sci-fi book group, refer to "The Reading Group Handbook: Everything You Need to Know to Start Your Own Book Club."
5. Be an active participant once you join a Sci-fi book group. Prepare for meeting with the group by having a list of observations and theories made while reading a certain title. This will allow you to engage in discussion about the book.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep in mind that there is no right or wrong way to character interpretation or plot analysis. Everyone is entitled to form and express his or her own opinion.

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