June Classic SF/F Discussion Topic selection complete

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Please use this topic to nominate a Classic Science Fiction or Fantasy novel, anthology or novella you wish to discuss as a group in June (beginning June 1.)

(A Classic novel would typically have been published prior to 2000 and be considered a popular, trailblazing or important work of science fiction or fantasy. Presumably, any actual "classic" is still in print!)

You need not have read the title you are nominating; after all, you'll be reading along. Feel free to say why you are making the nomination, if you care to. If your nomination is selected by the group, you'll be expected to take the lead in the discussion.

We read & discuss up to three SF/F books each month: One is a "Classic" SF/F book (novel, anthology, novella or other story) which was written before 2000; that discussion starts on the 1st of each month. One is a "Contemporary" SF/F book, which was written after 2000; that discussion starts on the 21st of each month. We may also read one book from a series, as part of reading the entire series; that discussion starts the 11th of the month. You can always check on our upcoming SF/F book discussion topics by scrolling down on the Group Homepage to the "Upcoming Reads” section.

You can review past group selections in the "read" section of our Group's BookShelf. If you wish to continue a discussion of one of those past selections, all those discussion topics are still open in our Book Discussions area.

Note that this is our discussion selection for June. The Gods Themselves has already been selected as our June Classic Novel discussion topic.

Nominations will be open through Sunday, April 14, when I'll collect the nominees and post a poll so members can choose among them.

[Andrea]

The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

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Jim wrote: "I'll nominate Dawn for a Distant Earth by L.E. Modesitt Jr.. It's the first of a trilogy, but complete enough within itself."

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  Reminder: Today is the final day to nominate a Contemporary Fantasy or Science Fiction work for our June group read and discussion.

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Thank you for the nominations. A poll to select our Classic Science Fiction / Fantasy Work discussion topic for June is now open. If you're interested in participating in the discussion of one of our nominees, you can vote here for your choice.

Please vote only if you plan on participating in the discussion of that book.

Note that this is our discussion selection for June. The Gods Themselves has already been selected as our May Classic Novel discussion topic.

This poll will be open through Sunday, April 21.

[Andrea]

Wow, still only one vote each. Maybe with summer coming people are planning to be outside rather than reading :)

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  Reminder: For those who are interested in discussing one of the above nominees with the group, today, Sunday, is the final day to vote for one of our Classic Fantasy or Science Fiction novel for our june group read and discussion.

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Our selected Classic scifi novel discussion topic for June is...

The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin

The discussion will begin June 1.