Speculative Fiction

[close] I'd love to connect with people interested in utopian fiction. Specifically, I am interested in speculative fiction that does NOT rely on scifi and fantasy. I love that stuff, but there are plenty of places to talk about scifi and fantasy utopias. I'm thinking about the classic utopias that used to rely on some cheap premise to justify some really cool world building. We definitely, definitely, definitely don't need to confine ourselves to those classic genres sticking close to the form of an outsider visiting an isolated utopia then returning to tell the story, but this is where it begins: More's Utopia, Perkins-Gilman's Herland, Skinner's Walden Two, Bellamy's Looking Backward, Morris's News from Nowhere, Hilton's Lost Horizon, Huxley's Island, etc... In fact, I am here to find out if there are some fresher takes on utopia. Let's talk about it.

[close] The Melanin Readers Society is a book club for readers who enjoy fantasy, science fiction, thrillers, mystery, crime and horror. Our focus is on stories that feature Black men and women as central characters, while also exploring books with diverse casts and perspectives. This group is a space to discover great stories, share recommendations, and have meaningful discussions about characters, world-building, and plot twists. Readers of all backgrounds who enjoy these genres and respectful conversation are welcome to join.

[close] This global discussion group has been designed to encourage debates about important and underreported issues of our era. All you need is an enquiring mind and a desire to gain or share “underground knowledge”. This is also a place to discuss the controversial topics explored in The Underground Knowledge Series (non-fiction books) by James Morcan & Lance Morcan as well as the Underground Knowledge podcast show.

[close] A group for fans of the large-scale adventures and engaging characters found in the Epic Fantasy genre. We are social and talk about the books we read here. Join the conversation! Group Rules: 1. Be kind and respectful. 2. Members are expected to comment at least occasionally. 3. Self-promotion is not allowed, except with prior moderator approval.