May Speculative Fiction Book Club

Speculative fiction is a broad genre. Also known as “what-if” books, spec fic changes the laws of what’s real or possible in society as we know it, then speculates on the outcome of these changes. Think sci-fi, fantasy, dystopian, etc!

Our pick for May is When we Were Real by Daryl Gregory. This is a sharp, funny, and deeply human road-trip novel set in a future where reality itself has been revealed as a simulation. As a diverse group of travelers journey to witness the mind-bending glitches in the system, their personal quests for meaning, connection, and redemption begin to intertwine. Blending science fiction with emotional insight, the novel explores what makes a life feel real when everything, including the world, might be temporary.

Pick up a copy in store, head to Libro.fm if you prefer an audiobook experience, or visit our friends at the Ferndale Area District Library to check out a copy for the month.

Your $10 ticket fee holds a seat for you, and can be applied toward an in-store purchase (valid on book club day only).

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