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What's New?
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Wings
The concept of flight has entranced, enchanted and even obsessed mankind for as long
as we have records; as far back as the prehistoric cave-paintings at Lascaux. We can
trace a direct line from the myth of Icarus and his waxen wings to spaceflight. In
between we have stories of angels, griffons, flying horses and flying machines. Our
exhibit celebrates personal flight in science fiction and fantasy literature.
On display February 7 - May 1, 2010 in the lobby of the Merril Collection. |
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| Upcoming Events |
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Reading: Karl Schroeder
Merril Collection writer-in-residence Karl Schroeder will
read from his newest science fiction novel, Ashes of Candesce, and will answer
questions about writing and researching science fiction.
Saturday February 6, 7:00 to 8:15 pm
Toronto Reference Library
Beeton Auditorium
Science Fiction and Foresight: discussion with Karl Schroeder
Is it true that science fiction is about predicting the future? Karl Schroeder discusses when science fiction and foresight are the same and
when they are different.
Saturday, March 6, 7:00 to 8:15 pm
Toronto Reference Library
Beeton Auditorium
Writing Workshop with writer-in-residence Karl Schroeder:
Integrating Idea and Story
Everyone has ideas for a story, but very few people actually get a story completely
written. This workshop will assist aspiring science fiction writers by clarifying the
process of developing the story from the idea.
Thursday, March 25, 5:30-8:15 pm
Lillian H. Smith Branch
Lower Level
Writing Workshop with writer-in-residence Karl Schroeder:
Short Story Structure and Plot
Attendees will learn how to identify and correct story weaknesses and sharpen their
writing skills, while writing short science fiction and fantasy stories.
Thursday, April 15, 5:30-8:15 pm
Lillian H. Smith Branch
Lower Level
Guest Author John Scalzi
John Scalzi, award-winning author of the Old Man's War series, will read from his
latest work. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Friday, April 23, 7 p.m.
Merril Collection Reading Room
Details to be confirmed.
Vampire Fantasy: why are vampires the hottest idea in fantasy fiction?
Chris Szego, contributor to the Cultural Gutter website, moderates a panel of local
fantasy writers and experts, discussing why vampire fiction is so extremely popular.
Guest authors include Tanya Huff.
Thursday, Apr. 29, 7:30-8:30 pm
The Merril Collection of Science Fiction, Speculation and Fantasy
14th Annual Fantastic Pulps Show & Sale
Saturday May 8th, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Lillian H. Smith Branch
Basement Program Rooms
Admission $2.
Book Launch: The Dragon and the Stars
The Friends of the Merril Collection are sponsoring the launch of The Dragon and the
Stars, edited by Derwin Mak and Eric Choi; featuring stories by ethnic Chinese
writers from around the world - including Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore,
Canada and the United States.
Thursday, May 13, at 7 pm
The Merril Collection of Science Fiction, Speculation and Fantasy
Writing Workshop with writer-in-residence Karl Schroeder:
Wrangling Your Novel Into Shape
This workshop deals with the process of creating science fiction, how writers can
identify and correct their mistakes, when to rewrite and when to stop.
Thursday, May 20, 5:30-8:15 pm
Lillian H. Smith Branch
Lower Level |
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| New books in our reading room |
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Fiction |
| Benjamin, Melanie |
Alice I Have Been |
| Berg, Carol |
The Spirit Lens |
| Bradley,Marion Zimmer
and Deborah J. Ross |
Hastur Lord |
| Brust, Steven |
Iorich |
| Butcher, Jim |
First Lord's Fury |
| Bynum, Laura |
Veracity |
| Cottam, F. G. |
The Magdelena Curse |
| Erikson, Steven |
Dust of Dreams |
| Evaristo, Bernardine |
Blonde Roots |
| Flaming, Matthew |
The Kingdom of Ohio |
| Flint, Eric
and Dave Freer |
The Sorceress of Karres |
| Green, Simon R. |
The Good, The Bad, and the Uncanny |
| Gregory, Derryl |
The Devil's Alphabet |
| Haldeman, Joe |
Starbound |
| Hendee, Barb and J.C. |
Through Stone and Sea |
| Hoyt, Sarah A. |
Darkship Thieves |
| Huston, Charlie |
Sleepless |
| Jablokov, Alexander |
Brain Thief |
| Kostova, Elizabeth |
Swan Thieves |
| Martin, George R. R. ed |
Suicide Kings |
| McCaffrey, Anne
and Elizabeth Scarborough |
Catalyst |
| Miyabe, Miyuki |
The Book of Heroes |
| Miyabe, Miyuki |
Brave Story |
| Modesitt, L. E. |
Arms-Commander |
| Mourlevat, Jean-Claude |
Winter's End |
| Novik, Naomi |
In His Majesty's Service |
| Recht, Z. A. |
Plague of the Dead |
| Robinson, Kim Stanley |
Galileo's Dream |
| Rubens, Michael |
The Sheriff of Yrnameer |
| Schiefelbein, Michael |
The Vampire Maker |
| Shaw, Ali |
The Girl With Glass Feet |
| Sherman, David
and Dan Grace |
Starfist: Double Jeopardy |
| Suarez, Daniel |
Freedom™ |
| VanderMeer, Jeff |
Finch |
| Willis, Connie |
Blackout |
| Zahn, Timothy |
The Domino Pattern |
Updated on: February 4, 2010
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