# Event Details - **Event Name**: September Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: The Republic of Memory - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a discussion of our September Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club pick: The Republic of Memory by Mahmud El SayedAbout this EventOld Town Books' Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club is free and open to the public. While buying the book at OTB is not required to attend, we would greatly appreciate it to help keep our free literary programming sustainable! Buy your copy of The Republic of Memory by Mahmud El Sayed at the shop or online and note "book club" to get 10% off.By attending any and all Old Town Books events you are agreeing to our code of conduct.Old Town Books is committed to creating accessible events and spaces for the widest possible audience. Please reach out to us at events@oldtownbooks.com for reasonable accessibility accommodations.About the book:A Most Anticipated Book of 2026Transfer Orbit • CrimeReads • The BooksellerA Memory Called Empire meets Children of Time in this Arabfuturist debut set on a generation ship on the brink of revolution as its crew begin to ask why they should toil for a people, and an empire, none of them remember.The Safina is a city ship halfway through its four-hundred-year voyage from the ruins of Earth to a new colony world. Its crew maintain the ship, generation after generation, while protecting their ancestors in cryostasis so that one day they will be able to enjoy a fresh start under clear blue skies.But when blackouts start, unrest follows.The ship can only continue running smoothly with the cooperation of the crew. And the crew has had enough. As coordinated acts of resistance coincide with a much more complex conspiracy, a chain of events is set into motion that will change life on the Safina forever.Inspired by the real-world events of the Arab Spring, The Republic of Memory is a bold interrogation of empire and an energizing portrait of revolution. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/september-sci-fi-and-fantasy-book-club-the-republic-of-memory/100001996167342256 - **Event Categories**: it, art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Old Town Books - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Alexandria - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Old Town Books - **lat**: 38.80359139999999 - **long**: -77.04368099999999 - **full address**: Old Town Books, 130 South Royal Street, Alexandria, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: September Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: The Republic of Memory - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/3667c850784397ee618766a3516a9f844ba21584a81d17b460e2d083123b60f0-rimg-w1200-h600-dce8c898-gmir.jpg?v=1785547863 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is September Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: The Republic of Memory being held? - **A:** September Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: The Republic of Memory takes place on Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Old Town Books, 130 South Royal Street, Alexandria, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing September Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: The Republic of Memory? - **A:** September Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: The Republic of Memory is organized by Old Town Books. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Old Town Books's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Old Town Books a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Old Town Books has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** September Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: The Republic of Memory is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Alexandria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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