11/21: Other Worlds- A Sci-fi/Fantasy Book Club at Booksweet

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Fri Nov 21 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

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Booksweet | Ann Arbor, MI

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Join us at Booksweet at 7pm on November 21 for our Sci-fi/Fantasy Book Club! We’re reading A Memory Of Empire by Arkady Martine!
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11/21: Other Worlds- A Sci-fi/Fantasy Book Club at Booksweet

Join us at Booksweet for an out-of-this-world book club experience! Everyone is welcome to join the discusion of our favorite scifi and fantasy reads. Whether you're a seasoned fan or just dipping your toes into the genre, this is the perfect place to explore new worlds with fellow readers.

At our July gathering, the group voted on our next two reads!

For our Friday, November 21 gathering from 7-8 pm, we’ll be discussing A Memory of Empire by Arkady Martine.

Your Eventbrite RSVP is super helpful to our snack and beverage planning!

About the book //

Ambassador Mahit Dzmare arrives in the center of the multi-system Teixcalaanli Empire only to discover that her predecessor, the previous ambassador from their small but fiercely independent mining Station, has died. But no one will admit that his death wasn't an accident—or that Mahit might be next to die, during a time of political instability in the highest echelons of the imperial court.

Now, Mahit must discover who is behind the M**der, rescue herself, and save her Station from Teixcalaan's unceasing expansion—all while navigating an alien culture that is all too seductive, engaging in intrigues of her own, and hiding a deadly technological secret—one that might spell the end of her Station and her way of life—or rescue it from annihilation.

Arkady Martine's debut novel A Memory Called Empire is a fascinating space opera and an interstellar mystery adventure.

So... what's this book club like? //

Scifi / Fantasy readers have been gathering bi-monthly for over a year now and it's been a blast! Some people finish the read, others dip in for as long as they have capacity for. All are welcome, valued, and celebrated.

The group draws a crowd of about 20-30 people; enough to keep the perspectives diverse and fresh, but not too many that all voices aren't heard.

We have a number of folks who've returned to us--and a number who are new. We discuss prepared prompts but we also go with the conversational flow. After a good discussion, the group votes on the next session's read. Feel free to pitch a book to the group, whether it's a new book you're itching to read it or it's a favorite!

Booksweet is located in The Courtyard Shops, filled with AMAZING dining options. We will provide water and light refreshments (including nut-free and gluten-free options). Snacks and drinks are totally welcome; don't feel shy about sipping boba while we chat!

We hope to see you there!

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Booksweet, 1729 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, United States

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