Q-MoB NEW Queer Sci Fi/Fantasy Book Club (Pittsfield, MA)

In the Queer Men's Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club, we will read and relate to great Science Fiction and Fantasy books together. We invite queer people of all ages and identities to join. Reading can be a solitary experience, but when we do it together it can make the experience more fun and rewarding. This club is aimed at experienced readers, new readers, or even old readers that just want to get back into reading.

REVIEW OF THIS MONTH'S BOOK:
"The Martian" by Andy Weir

"The Martian by Andy Weir was a surprisingly compelling novel that earns the critical acclaim it has garnered since publishing in 2011. With its witty writing, engaging characters and gripping plot I couldn’t put it down as I sped read this novel this weekend. Utterly clever in its faithful depiction of the science involved, it is skilfully written and explained so not to bog down a reader unfamiliar with the complex concepts of space travel. Injected with a lot of heart and humour despite the desperate circumstances of protagonist Mark Watney, The Martian is fantastic piece of science fiction literature that I’d recommend to anyone wanting to read a little more in the genre."

-- Catherine Rose Gunther, a noted national book reviewer

WHAT TO BRING:

1) $10-$20 donation online, cash, or check made out to "Q-MoB Inc" to suppot Q-MoB's efforts to foster community, wellness, & fun for rural queer men throughout the 8 counties in 4 states that make up the Greater Berkshires, unless you are already a Q-MoB Monthly Donor Member or this is your first time ever at a Q-MoB activity (your 1st time is always free).

2) Your thoughts on this months book

3) Ideas for next month's book you'd like the group to consider reading and discussing,

4) Snacks to share with participants (Hot Plate often does not serve food, but allows us to bring in snacks.

PARKING: Parking is free downtown after 4pm on weekdays and all day on Saturday and Sunday. Additionally, there is free covered parking in the McKay Street Parking Garage during that same timeframe, and there is an additional municipal parking lot on First Street, which is also very close to our taproom.

CARPOOLING/RIDE-SHARE: Carpooling is a great way to get to know other men, save money on gas, and help to reduce your carbon footprint and save the planet. If you need a ride or are open to carpooling, please indicate that when you are registering, & our ride coordinator will try to match you with people nearby who are interested in carpooling or offering rides.

DONATE OR BECOME A MONTHLY SUSTAINING MEMBER: Please donate $10-$20 to help assure Q-MoB can continue to offer more than 20 activities & multiple resources & services to rural queer men all over the region. If you attend 2 or more Q-MoB events/month, please consider becoming a monthly sustaining donor member. By donating $25, $50, $75, or $100/month you can help to sustain the incredible variety of activities, services, and resources Q-MoB provides and assure all of these activities are accessible to men regardless of their age, income, or ability, and best of all you can avoid having to donate at each and every event you attend. Monthly Sustaining Members pay only once a month and then can attend all our activities with no further donation.

HOW TO REACH US THE DAY OF THE EVENT: If on the day of the event you need to cancel or be late or have trouble finding the group, please call/text Dane 413-479-9251