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TO THE MOON AND BACK BOOK CLUB: ANCILLARY JUSTICE
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May 6, 2026 at Books Inc. in Alameda, CA
Join us for the To the Moon and Back Sci/Fi/Fantasy Book Club. This month we will be discussing the book, Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie.Hosted by MaryPlease join us.Winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Awards: This record-breaking novel follows a warship trapped in a human body on a quest for revenge. A must read for fans of Ursula K. Le Guin and James S. A. Corey. On a remote, icy planet, the soldier known as Breq is drawing closer to completing her quest. Once, she was the Justice of Toren—a colossal starship with an artificial intelligence linking thousands of soldiers in the service of the Radch, the empire that conquered the galaxy. Now, an act of treachery has ripped it all away, leaving her with one fragile human body, unanswered questions, and a burning desire for vengeance. "MIND-BLOWING." —io9.com"THRILLING, MOVING AND AWE-INSPIRING." —Guardian "UTTER PERFECTION, 10/10." —The Book Smugglers "ASTOUNDINGLY ASSURED AND GRACEFUL." —Strange Horizons "ESTABLISHES LECKIE AS AN HEIR TO BANKS." —Elizabeth Bear The Imperial Radch trilogy begins with Ancillary Justice, continues in Ancillary Sword and concludes with Ancillary Mercy
Date:
May 6, 2026
Time:
12:00 AM
12:00 AM
Event website: https://www.booksinc.com/pages/events
Event type:
Workshops and Education
Books Inc. in Alameda sits on the main Park Street stretch, mixed in with restaurants, bars, and small shops, so it is easy to pair an event with food or a drink nearby. Inside, it feels like a straightforward neighborhood bookstore: bright lighting, tall shelves, and clear sections for fiction, non-fiction, and kids’ books. There is usually background music at a low volume and enough space to browse without feeling cramped. more...
