Explore Our Book Clubs | Jump Into a Parallel World

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    Original SF+F Bookclub

    Our longest running book club, built for readers who love big ideas, weird worlds, and unforgettable characters. Expect a mix of sci fi, fantasy, and genre bending speculative picks.

    Meets: Every first Thursday of the month.

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    Romantasy Bookclub

    For readers who want magic, monsters, and spice. We read across romantasy, fantasy romance, and adjacent “romance forward” speculative reads.

    Meets: Every last Thursday of the month.

  • A book cover with a large, pale green creature resembling a hand with fingers, crawling on a colorful patterned rug. The creature has long, sharp nails and wears a gold ring on its middle finger. The title of the book is "No More," edited by August Derleth, and the authors listed include M. R. James, Robert Bloch, and Frank Belknap Long.

    Horror Bookclub

    For the folks who like their stories sharp, strange, and unsettling. We read horror across subgenres, from body horror to fem rage.

    Meets:Every other month, on the third Thursday.

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Shayna Hodge (they/them) is a passionate advocate for the power of storytelling and community. As a devoted sci-fi and fantasy enthusiast who moonlights here at Parallel Worlds, they bring a lifelong love of literature—spanning fantasy, horror, and romance—to every bookish endeavor.

Shayna is committed to creating inclusive, welcoming spaces where readers from all walks of life, especially those with neurodivergent experiences, can connect over their shared love of books. They believe in the transformative power of literature to heal, inspire, and unite, drawing from their own experiences to foster a nurturing environment for all.

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