Apocalyptic

[close] Currently seeking new members! About our book club: We are passionate about Science Fiction and the worlds therein, though our interests range from Space Operas and artificial intelligence to dystopias and post-apocalyptic survival. This group is meant to have a small size, for a couple of reasons. We think that a smaller group size produces meaningful conversations, and can help us build a little community of people with similar interests. Also, it allows your voice to be heard – you’ll have the opportunity to choose books more often, and to help guide conversation toward your interests. There is no age restriction on this group, but we do hope/expect members to be mature enough to discuss difficult/strange ideas with an open mind (note I did not say “old enough” – this means any 70-year olds that want to join are expected to be willing and mature enough to have their ideas and biases challenged). What we read: Mostly Science Fiction, with an eye toward themes/genres that include: Dystopia, Artificial Intelligence, Space Opera, Hard Science Fiction, Horror, Post/Apocalyptic, etc... With group consensus we can better define this list. What we do: Read a book in sections (a quarter or so of the book per week, depending on size) and discuss. We'll try to maintain primary focus on the literature itself (always bringing it back to the story and/or the story's universe). If you want to join: Click the “Join Group” button and in answering the question, tell us about yourself! A short paragraph will do. Please include A/S/L as well as a list of 3-4 books you absolutely love. We also encourage you to briefly answer one of the following questions (or make up your own!) to help us to get to know you a little better: 1. What is your favorite book, and why? 2. Name one of the best movies in the world. Now defend your choice. 3. What's the WORST book you've ever read? Details please! 4. Why in the world do you want to join a book club???

[close] We're a group of fellas committed to exploring the philosophical and theological value of apocalyptic literature. We meet weekly in Cary, NC.

[close] For reasons long forgotten two mighty warrior tribes went to war and touched off a blaze which engulfed them all. Without fuel they were nothing. They’d built a house of straw. Suddenly their machines sputtered and stopped. Their leaders talked and talked and talked, but nothing could stem the avalanche. Their world crumbled. Cities exploded. A whirlwind of looting and a firestorm of fear. Men began to feed on men. On the roads it was a white-line nightmare. Only those mobile enough to scavenge, brutal enough to pillage would survive.

[close] This group is for authors and fans of the horror/apocalyptic/post-apocalyptic/zombie genre. This is a Fiend's home away from home. Check out www.ZombieFiend.com for more groups, discussions, and reviews Some projects in development on ZF include "fireside chats" with authors, author interviews, special events related to book releases, etc.