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TPL'S ONLINE SPECULATIVE FICTION BOOK GROUP!

Speculative Fiction? What's that? Do you like science fiction? That's speculative fiction. Fantasy? OK, that's speculative fiction too. Horror, magical realism, alternate history, slipstream, steampunk, cyberpunk, dystopias, apocalyptic tales, and stories that are just plain weird? Yep. Those are all on the speculative fiction menu! 

If exploring outside the lines of everyday life interests you, join our group as we widen our reading horizons. Tacoma Public Library's Other Worlds online book group might be what you're looking for.

The last Wednesday of each month, we meet online via Zoom to discuss intriguing, mind-expanding, speculative books across multiple genres. Register today and join us online on 9/24/25!

September 2025 Selection:

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

Linus Baker is a by-the-book case worker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He's tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical children are likely to bring about the end of the world.

Arthur Parnassus is the master of the orphanage. He would do anything to keep the children safe, even if it means the world will burn. And his secrets will come to light.

The House in the Cerulean Sea is an enchanting love story, masterfully told, about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place―and realizing that family is yours.

First in a series.

The House in the Cerulean Sea