From Star Trek to Cyberpunk: Dive into Sci-Fi at Our Next Book Chat

Written by Guest Blogger: Greg T. (Library Assistant, Main Library)

With our modern world moving at such a fast pace, I find it fun to slow down with an escape into science fiction—to read what people of the past thought our future might look like. I wonder if they ever realized how close they got to guessing what our technology would look like. If Star Trek’s creators realized that they would be walking around with hand held communicators like their characters? If Edward Bellamy thought that his prediction of people using credit cards would come true? If Arthur C. Clark knew that some day we would use DNA for paternity tests like in his book Childhood’s End? If you also enjoy reading science fiction, perhaps you have had similar ponderings.

On the other hand, perhaps you want to get into science fiction but don’t quite know where to start. Do you wonder: what is the difference between Star Wars and Star Trek? What is Cyberpunk? Does a story have to have aliens in it to be considered science fiction? What are some good titles to start with?

Whether you’re a seasoned sci-fi fan or curious about what makes the genre so captivating, join us to discover a bit of the genre’s history and context, and connect with others at our upcoming book chat.