The Coloma Public Library will host a book discussion of the science fiction classic The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury on Thursday, May 13 from 5:30 pm – 7 pm. Extra copies of the book are available for loan from the Coloma and Watervliet Libraries. Led by Tracy Gierada, Director of Education at the North Berrien Historical Museum, this book discussion is open to anyone interested.
The Martian Chronicles is a collection of short stories that describe the human colonization of Mars from the years 1999-2057. Conflict erupts between the Martians and the human colonists as Earth moves toward eventual nuclear devastation. Published in 1950, The Martian Chronicles reflects popular concerns about atomic weapons in the postwar era and is recognized as one of the best sci-fi novels ever published.
This book discussion is held in conjunction with the traveling exhibit The Life Atomic: Growing Up in the Shadow of the A-Bomb on view at the North Berrien Historical Museum through May 15. Questions may be directed to the museum at 269-468-3330.
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