Real Intelligence Book Club
Welcome to the Real Intelligence (RI) Book Club!
Love books? Enjoy lively discussions? RI Book Club is where curious minds meet to explore thought-provoking reads in great company. If you love exchanging ideas over drinks and snacks, join us for our next gathering in San Francisco!
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This Month’s Pick: A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck
What if you died… and woke up in the wrong afterlife?
What if eternity meant wandering endless shelves of unreadable books - just to find the one that tells your story?
In this haunting and philosophical novella, Peck places a Mormon man in a hell designed by a different religion - an infinite library where the only escape is impossible. At once absurd, terrifying, and darkly comic, A Short Stay in Hell forces us to ask: What makes life meaningful when time has no end?
About the Author:
Steven L. Peck is a biology professor, poet, and speculative fiction writer whose work blends science, philosophy, and spirituality. With a background in both academia and storytelling, Peck invites readers to confront the limits of knowledge, belief, and existence.
Why Read It?
This book might only take an evening to finish - but it will stay in your head for weeks. Perfect for fans of Borges, Camus, and The Good Place, it’s a chilling yet playful meditation on mortality, eternity, and the absurdity of the human condition.
Why Join the RI Book Club?
📖 Engage in deep and mind-bending discussions
📚 Meet thoughtful book lovers in real life
🔀 Explore bold, genre-bending reads
🍷 Drinks and snacks are on us!
📍 Event Details
📅 Date & Time: May 13th, 6:00 PM
📍 Location: San Francisco (exact location shared upon RSVP)
About RI Book Club
We focus on contemporary authors from the latter half of the 20th century to today. Our selections span a wide range of genres - from sci-fi and business literature to detective tales and cyberpunk adventures. Expect fresh perspectives, engaging discussions, and a welcoming community of book enthusiasts.
Come ready to share your thoughts, challenge ideas, and most importantly, have fun. See you there!