Looking for people interested in starting a fantasy book club in the Salt Lake area. Love fantasy? Disappointed that you don't have a group to discuss favorite books with? This is the place for you! Please contact me if you have questions.

The Oulipo is a Paris-based "workshop" of poets, writers, artists, and mathematicians, that formed in 1960 to explore "potential literature" (OUvroir de LIttérature POtentielle) and the relationship of formalism and literature.  From such esoteric origins arose a rich and, frankly, awesome body of works, along with a whole catalog of "constraints," tools to use to make your own poetry and literature. Oulipo, SLC is for enthusiasts of the group that has included such illustrious members as Raymon …

In this meetup group we will be discussing a number of interesting issues that stem from books, movies, current events, and everyday experiences -- all with a philosophical bent, but also in an environment that invites the participation of all its members. I imagine discussions for which people have prepared at least minimally beforehand by reading up on the issues to be discussed, and positing / answering a few questions on those issues; we'll see what works best, and tweek things accordingly. …