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Phandemonium Book Club – “Libriomancer”
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In preparation for Windycon, we’re reading “Libriomancer” by its Author Guest of Honor, Jim C. Hines.
We’ll be discussing the book on September 22 at 7:00pm at:
Cosi
1740 Sherman Ave
Evanston, IL
Have some good food, a fun discussion, and be able to show off for your friends at Windycon!
Phandemonium Book Club – July Update
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For the July book club, we’ve choosen three of the Hugo-nominated novellas. The stories are…
“After the Fall, Before the Fall, During the Fall” by Nancy Kress (Tachyon Publications)
“The Emperor’s Soul” by Brandon Sanderson (Tachyon Publications)
“The Stars Do Not Lie” by Jay Lake (Asimov’s, Oct-Nov 2012)
Being a member of the LoneStarCon 3 entitles you to the Hugo Voter Packet. This includes all the selected stories.
We’ll be discussing the stories on July 28 at 7:00pm at:
Cosi
1740 Sherman Ave
Evanston, IL
See you there!
Phandemonium Book Club – Hugo-nominated Novellas
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For the July book club, we’re going to choose three of the Hugo-nominated novellas. The exact nominees will be selected at the June 2 book club meeting.
Being a member of the LoneStarCon 3 entitles you to the Hugo Voter Packet. This should include all the selected stories.
We’ll be discussing the stories on July 28 at 7:00pm at:
Cosi
1740 Sherman Ave
Evanston, IL
See you there!
UPDATE – THE NOMINEES HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED!
The nominees are:
Best Novella (587 nominating ballots cast)
“After the Fall, Before the Fall, During the Fall”, Nancy Kress (Tachyon Publications)
“The Emperor’s Soul”, Brandon Sanderson (Tachyon Publications)
“On a Red Station, Drifting”, Aliette de Bodard (Immersion Press)
“San Diego 2014: The Last Stand of the California Browncoats”, Mira Grant (Orbit)
“The Stars Do Not Lie”, Jay Lake (Asimov’s, Oct-Nov 2012)
Phandemonium Book Club – “Bug Jack Barron”
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In honor of one of this year’s Worldcon GoHs, we are reading “Bug Jack Barron” by Norman Spinrad. This novel was nominated for a Hugo Award in 1970.
We’ll be meeting on Sunday, June 2, at our normal time and location, 7pm at…
Cosi
1740 Sherman Ave
Evanston, IL
Phandemonium Book Club – “Dragonsong”
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We’ll be meeting on Sunday, March 17, to discuss “Dragonsong”.
Is there a better way celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than to discuss a Pern novel by Irish-American author, Anne McCaffrey? We don’t think so! It’s the first book in her Harper Hall trilogy.
We’ll be meeting at our normal time and location, 7pm at…
Cosi
1740 Sherman Ave
Evanston, IL
Goat Droppings – Winter 2012 Edition
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The Winter 2012 edition of Goat Droppings is here!
All the latest news about Capricon 33: Artificial Intelligence, plus the other great Phandemonium activities. Take a look, before you miss out on the fun.
Highlights include:
- The Capricon 33 Geek Prom
- The Midwinter Faire
- Catan North American Championships 2013 Qualifier
… plus much, much more!
Click here to download you copy.
Phandemonium Book Club – “Robopocalypse”
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At Capricon 33 we’ll be discussing A.I. gone wrong with “Robopocalypse” by Daniel H. Wilson (Author GoH). This book is currently under development as a major motion picture directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Chris Hemsworth, Ben Whishaw, and Anne Hathaway. The exact date, time and location of book club will be listed in the final convention schedule.
Register now for Capricon, before membership rates increase!
Phandemonium Book Club – “Bridge of Birds”
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Assuming we survive the Mayan apocolypse, Phandemonium Book Club will meet on Sunday, January 13, 2013, at 7:00 pm to discuss “Bridge of Birds” by Barry Hughart. We’re meeting at:
Cosi
1740 Sherman Ave
Evanston, IL
Come early and play with their awesome soda machine! See you there.
Phandemonium Book Club – “Among Others”
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Phandemonium Book Club continues its tradition of reading the Hugo winner for Best Novel. This year’s winner was “Among Others” by Jo Walton.
We will be meeting at WindyCon 39. The convention is being held on November 9-11. It will be held at…
Westin Lombard Yorktown Center
70 Yorktown Center
Lombard, IL 60148
The exact date, time, and room are TBD. Check the Windycon program for details.
Phandemonium Book Club – Chicon 7 Update
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The date, time and location for our Chicon 7 book club have been set. We’ll be meeting on Saturday, September 1, at 4:30pm in the Wright room. We’ll be discussing “Home Fires” by Gene Wolfe. See you there!