Strange Saturdays - Jade City

Strange Saturdays is a monthly book club dedicated to the best in science fiction and fantasy. Meeting every first Saturday at 1:00PM in the Brighton Room, we'll explore imagined worlds, distant futures, and magical realms—one strange and thought-provoking story at a time. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just curious about the genre, all are welcome to join the conversation. Our January title is Jade City by Fonda Lee The Kaul family is one of two crime syndicates that control the island of Kekon. It's the only place in the world that produces rare magical jade, which grants those with the right training and heritage superhuman abilities. The Green Bone clans of honorable jade-wearing warriors once protected the island from foreign invasion--but nowadays, in a bustling post-war metropolis full of fast cars and foreign money, Green Bone families like the Kauls are primarily involved in commerce, construction, and the everyday upkeep of the districts under their protection. When the simmering tension between the Kauls and their greatest rivals erupts into open violence in the streets, the outcome of this clan war will determine the fate of all Green Bones and the future of Kekon itself.