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Our great Sci-Fi Book Club meets the 4th Monday of each month at 7pm. They are a fun and welcoming group, so give them a try one month. Their reading selections vary between old school scifi, fantasy, and new scifi trends. You are certain to find a book you will enjoy.

Monday, Feb. 25 at 7pm the group will discuss William Gibson's classic Neuromancer. It is also available as an eBook from Nightbird Books.

SPECIAL 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION —THE MOST IMPORTANT AND INFLUENTIAL SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL OF THE PAST TWO DECADES

Twenty years ago, it was as if someone turned on a light. The future blazed into existence with each deliberate word that William Gibson laid down. The winner of Hugo, Nebula, and Philip K. Dick Awards, Neuromancer didn't just explode onto the science fiction scene—it permeated into the collective consciousness, culture, science, and technology.

Today, there is only one science fiction masterpiece to thank for the term "cyberpunk," for easing the way into the information age and Internet society. Neuromancer's virtual reality has become real. And yet, William Gibson's gritty, sophisticated vision still manages to inspire the minds that lead mankind ever further into the future.

Location: Street: 205 W Dickson St City: Fayetteville, Province: Arkansas Postal Code: 72701 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

Thursday, September 6 at 7pm

Bestselling Author William Gibson speaking & signing Distrust That Particular Flavor

PLEASE NOTE: Wristbands are required for the signing portion of this event and are available only with the purchase of a copy of Distrust That Particular Flavor from BookPeople. We will begin distributing wristbands at 6pm the day of the event. If you purchase your book from BookPeople in advance, please save your receipt and present it at the event.

The speaking portion of this event is free and open to the public.

Though best known for his fiction, William Gibson is as much in demand for his cutting-edge observations on the world we live in now. Originally printed in publications as varied as Wired, the New York Times, and the Observer, the articles and essays in Distrust That Particular Flavor cover thirty years of thoughtful, observant life, and are reported in the wry, humane voice that lovers of Gibson have come to crave. Gibson will be here to celebrate the paperback edition of this bestselling book.

William Gibson is the author of Neuromancer, Count Zero, Mona Lisa Overdrive, Burning Chrome, Virtual Light, Idoru, All Tomorrow's Parties, Pattern Recognition, Spook Country, and Zero History.

Location: Street: 603 N Lamar Blvd City: Austin, Province: Texas Postal Code: 78703-5413 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

William Gibson discusses Zero History.

It's easy to become blasé about the reams of great writing coming out of Lotusland each year when in fact we should be marveling at the incredible literary prowess of our home grown talent. Well now's the time to slough off our nonchalance and celebrate the wealth of writers who call British Columbia home. Tonight eight authors entertain with short story excerpts, poetry and passages from novels that contribute to the rich and varied literary landscape of this province. Don’t miss this chance to cheer for the home team! Tickets $19. (thebookpile)… (more)

William Gibson reads from Zero History.

Sci-fi legend William Gibson, whose groundbreaking Neuromancer won the Hugo, Nebula, and Philip K. Dick awards, comes to the Coolidge to read from his newest work, Zero History. This technological thriller traces the path of journalist Hollis Henry as she follows her powerful employer and a unique team into a world of arms dealing and uncontrollable danger. (lemontwist)… (more)

William Gibson reads from Zero History.

New York Times best selling author of Spook Country has written a new mystery adventure. Hollis Henry, who had worked for the powerful global marketing magnate Hubertus Bigend once before and had planned to never repeat the experience, is broke and can’t refuse Bigend’s offer to rejoin his team. The team includes Milgram, who is indebted to Bigend for saving his life, and Garreth, who isn’t owned by Bigend but has friends from whom he can call in favors, which Bigend needs. Bigend, who is accustomed to controlling every situation, finds himself outmaneuvered and adrift in a seriously dangerous world in which a Department of Defense contract for combat-wear, turns out to be the gateway for shadowy arms dealers, and he needs all the help he can muster to get out of this situation. A founder of the "cyberpunk" genre, William Gibson is credited with coining the term "cyberspace" in his short story Burning Chrome, and with popularizing the concept of the Internet while it was still largely unknown. His 1984 debut novel, Neuromancer, was the first novel to win the three top science fiction prizes: the Hugo Award, Nebula Award, and Philip K. Dick Memorial Award. Gibson is also a co-author of the novel The Difference Engine, written with Bruce Sterling. The lecture is free and open to the public. A book signing is available with the purchase of his new book, Zero History. For more information, visit scad.edu/ivyhall or call (404) 253-3324. (jasbro)… (more)