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August 9 - Iron Widow
Print copies are available while supplies last. Email events@sonomalibrary.org to have a copy sent to your local library for pickup. Leave your name, phone number, and requested library location in the message. Or request it from the Library Catalogue: here
Description:
"Pacific Rim meets The Handmaid's Tale in this blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction for YA readers. The boys of Huaxia dream of pairing up with girls to pilot Chrysalises, giant transforming robots that can battle the aliens that lurk beyond the Great Wall of China. It doesn't matter that the girls die from the mental strain. When 18-year-old Zetian offers herself up as a concubine-pilot, it's to assassinate the ace male pilot responsible for her sister's death. But when she gets her vengeance, it becomes clear that she is an Iron Widow, a rare kind of female pilot who can sacrifice males to power up Chrysalises instead. To tame her frightening yet valuable mental strength, she is paired up with Li Shimin, the strongest male pilot in Huaxia, yet feared and ostracized for killing his father and brothers. But now that Zetian has had a taste of power, she will not cower so easily. She will take over instead, then leverage their combined strength to force her society to stop failing its women and girls. Or die trying."
2023 Schedule
August 9 - Iron Widow
September 13 - You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty
October 11 - Afterparties
November 8 - Post-Colonial Love Poem
December 13 - The Jasmine Throne
Book Club titles and dates are subject to change.
For up to date information visit: https://sonomalibrary.org/queerbookclub
Registering
Registering for this event will sign you up for all 12 book club meetings! You will receive a Zoom link every month, there is no obligation to attend every event.
Descargo de responsabilidad
Es necesario registrarse con anticipación - virtual
Es necesario registrarse con anticipación. Participantes registrados recibirán el enlace de Zoom una hora antes del evento.
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Print Copies for Virtual book clubs
Print copies are available while supplies last. Email events@sonomalibrary.org to have a copy sent to your local library for pickup. Leave your name, phone number, and requested library location in the message. Print books available upon request until 1 week before the program.