There is a large Bookshop full of new, used, and rare and collectible books and magazines (and yet more great conversation if a Readercon attendee is not at a program item, they’re probably here). The program also currently features the presentation of two major genre awards: The Cordwainer Smith Rediscovery Award for a neglected author and the Shirley Jackson Awards for dark fantasy and psychological suspense. The program consists of two tracks each of panel discussions, author readings, and solo talks or discussion groups, plus kaffeeklatsches (intimate gatherings with an author) and autograph signings. Readercon is the only small convention regularly attended by such giants of imaginative literature as Gene Wolfe, Samuel R. In many years the list of Readercon guests rivals or surpasses that of the Worldcon in quality. Instead, Readercon features a near-total focus on the written word. Our Thursday evening program is free and open to the public.Īlthough Readercon is modeled on “science fiction conventions,” there is no art show, no costumes, no gaming, and almost no media. Membership will be $75 at the door for the full weekend. Pre-registration closes on June 18, 2017. Guests of Honor: Naomi Novik & Nnedi Okorafor Readercon is geared toward the written word and writers, so it’s a wonderful venue to talk about the craft of writing, publishing, and the like! Naomi NovikNaomi is attending July’s Readercon, alongside award-winning fantastic author Nnedi Okorafor as co-Guest of Honor!
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