Strange Lands Book Club: "The Saint of Bright Doors"
We enjoy informal discussions on a wide range of science fiction titles
This is a volunteer-led book club. We meet the third Wednesday evening of the month online via Zoom. New members are always welcome!
This month's selection is "The Saint of Bright Doors" by Vajra Chandrasekera
We are reading:
- Wed., Sep. 17: "A Half-Built Garden" by Ruthanna Emrys
A limited number of print copies of the selected book will be available at Central Library's Floor Info Desk on the 2nd floor on a first-come, first-served basis. Patrons are also encouraged to place holds on available print or digital copies.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED to receive the Zoom link (below). A Zoom account is not required to join.
For more information: Contact LIB-CentralOperations@arlingtonva.us or 703-228-6319
- Date:
- Wednesday, August 20, 2025
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Audience:
- Events for Adults Good for Adults Age 55+
- Categories:
- Book Discussion
- Calendar:
- Arlington Public Library
About the Book:
Fetter was raised to kill, honed as a knife to cut down his sainted father. This gave him plenty to talk about in therapy. He walked among invisible powers: devils and anti-gods that mock the mortal form. He learned a lethal catechism, lost his shadow, and gained a habit for secrecy. After a blood-soaked childhood, Fetter escaped his rural hometown for the big city, and fell into a broader world where divine destinies are a dime a dozen.Everything in Luriat is more than it seems. Group therapy is recruitment for a revolutionary cadre. Junk email hints at the arrival of a god. Every door is laden with potential, and once closed may never open again. The city is scattered with Bright Doors, looming portals through which a cold wind blows. In this unknowable metropolis, Fetter will discover what kind of man he is, and his discovery will rewrite the world.