Reading Science Fiction Politically – Midterms Edition
Next on Monday August 31, 5-6:30 pm ET for Ring Shout
Reading Science Fiction Politically, Midterms edition explores climate crisis, artificial intelligence in politics, a reawakened Klan, and more by way of four recent novels and selected short stories.
Our next book, Ring Shout, P. Djèlí Cleark, poses a well-timed question: consider with us, what if the monstrous, demonic rebirthed KKK in the 1910s had actual demons for leaders? A non-stop thrill ride featuring three fearless and well-drawn women monster-fighters rallying their community to drive out the “Ku Kluxers.”
Have you noticed that, as contemporary politics veers into the fantastical, more writers have embraced the fantastical, speculative, visionary, horror to explore politics realistically? If that contradiction intrigues you, we welcome you to our twice-a-month reading group.
Jump in any time to sample the best of socially-conscious and political literature traditionally called science fiction. We read it to get ready for this year’s elections, envision the futures we seek and empower our commitments, enliven our reflection, and energize our communities.
- Now reading: Ring Shout, by P. Djèlí Clark (author event coming September 28)
- Next Up: Infomocracy, Malka Ann Older
- Ongoing: We Will Rise Again: Speculative Stories and Essays on Protest, Resistance, and Hope, edited by Malka Older, Annalee Newitz and Karen Lord (continuing to read from this wonderful new anthology of activist sf)Earlier this summer:
- The Terraformers, Annalee Newitz
- Forfeiture, JP Nebra
And bookmark this page for coming selections