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 Shane at shane.m@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.

2023 Titles

Wednesday, January 4th, 2023, 7pm: Ministry of the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson

Wednesday, February 1st, 2023, 7pm: Bannerless by Carrie Vaughn

Wednesday, March 1st, 2023, 7pm: The Spare Man by Mary Robinette Kowal

Wednesday, April 5th, 2023, 7pm: Sweep of Stars by Marcus Broaddus

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023, 7pm: Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky

Wednesday, June 7th, 2023, 7pm: Stand on Zanzibar by John Brunner

Wednesday, July 5th, 2023, 7pm: The All-Consuming World by Cassandra Khaw

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023, 7pm: Sunfall in the Collected Short Fiction of C.J. Cherryh by C.J. Cherryh

Wednesday, September 6th, 2023, 7pm: Machinehood by S.B. Divya

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023, 7pm: The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023, 7pm: The Dragon Waiting by John M Ford