Great Novels of the 22nd Century

Reading Group books are available from Left Bank Books in St. Louis, MO at a 20% discount.

Science fiction reading group, hosted by Left Bank Books, moderated by Mark W. Tiedemann. We explore novels that reflect the potential of SF as both intellectually challenging and excellent writing. This group meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month downstairs in the store at 7:00pm.

Questions? Send them to Mark at mark.t@left-bank.com, or call the store at 314-367-6731.

Due to Coronavirus, the meeting format for this reading group is changing to an online space. Please visit the Great Novels of the 22nd Century Facebook Group for updates.

2020 Titles

Wednesday, January 8th, 7pm: Future of Another Timeline by Annalee Newitz

Wednesday, Februay 5th, 7pm: Roadside Picnic by Arkady & Boris Sturgatsky

Wednesday, March 4th, 7pm: Blackfish City by Sam Miller

Wednesday, April 1st, 7pm: Beggars in Spain by Nancy Kress

Wednesday, May 6th, 7pm: Agency by William Gibson

Wednesday, June 3rd, 7pm: Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang by Kate Wilhelm

Wednesday, July 1st, 7pm: Player of Games by Iain M. Banks

Wednesday, August 5th, 7pm: Iain M. Banks by Paul Kincaid

Wednesday, September 2nd, 7pm: Space Opera by Catherynne Valente

Wednesday, October 7th, 7pm: Iron Dragon's Mother by Michael Swanwick

Wednesday, November 4th, 7pm: Space Merchants by Frederik Pohl & C.M. Kornbluth

Wednesday, December 2nd, 7pm: Exhalation by Ted Chiang

Wednesday, January 6th, 2021, 7pm: Stars are Legion by Kameron Hurley

Past reading lists: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014