January 2009
Suspense Central
Monday January 12, 2009
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Borders @ Garden State Plaza
2200 Garden State Plaza Way
Paramus, NJ
201.712.1166
This group meets on the second Monday of each month to discuss a specific mystery, horror, or
intrigue novel. We start the year off with a nice, relaxing discussion about the books we read
(independently or in the group). We'll trash, recommend, rate and tear apart and compile a list for
2009. For additional information click www.borders.com/online/store/StoreDetailView_34.
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Drawing A Crowd
Wednesday January 14, 2009
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
New Moon Comics
463 Main Street
Little Falls, NJ
973.81.COMIC or 973.812.6642
This group meets on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss all things related to comic
books, anime, and manga. Whether its Golden Age, Silver Age, Manga, or anime, this group
tackles the ins and outs of art, story, and the graphic media. For additional information about the
location, visit www.newmooncomics.com.
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Whispers from Beyond & Face the Fiction
Saturday January 10, 2009 (*postponed -- see March calendar for details)
7:00 pm - 8:00pm (Whispers From Beyond) 8:00pm - 10:00 pm (Face The Fiction)
Borders Books & Music
235 Interstate Shopping Center
Ramsey, NJ 07446
201.760.1967
For those arriving early, please join us at 7pm for our open mic-style Whispers From Beyond from
7-8pm. Face The Fiction meets on the second Saturday of each month and spotlights guest
speakers from SF and genre related fields of interest. This month's guest is bestselling horror
writer, L.A. Banks. Ms Banks is the author of the wildly popular Vampire Huntress series. For
more information about the location visit: www.borders.com/online/store/StoreDetailView_479.
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Films to Come
Wednesday January 21, 2009
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Borders Books & Music
235 Interstate Shopping Center
Ramsey, NJ 07446
201.760.1967
Films to Come: 4-Star Movie Group
This group discusses new and upcoming genre and genre-related films, tv, books and current
media happenings. Films recently seen by those attending are discussed, rated, recommended
or panned, as well as what people are watching, reading or listening to. If it deals with
entertainment, our Master of Entertainment Moderator will cover it. For more information about the
location visit: www.borders.com/online/store/StoreDetailView_479.
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Fantasy Gamers Group
Saturday January 17, 2009
2:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Reality's Edge Game Store
Ridge Road
North Arlington, NJ
Explore the freaky world of HP Lovecraft's Cthulu mythos as writer, gamer, and veteran GM BJ
Pehush takes the reigns for a story of gangland murders, strange beings, and terror beyond
imagining as we explore the town of Arkham. This game will use the 6th edition Call of Cthulu
Chaosium rules (books available for order through New Moon Comics).
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Themes of the Fantastic
Tuesday January 27, 2009
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
New Moon Comics
463 Main Street
Little Falls, NJ
973.81.COMIC or 973.812.6642
This event meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month to discuss a specific topic in Science
Fiction, Fantasy, and related genres. This month we will be discussing box office bombs,
disastrous novels and the worst comics. This month we'll use a fun twist. This fun idea came to
us from SFSNNJ member Steve Rubin - attendees will pick an unseen letter out of a bag. You'll
have to provide an answer based on the letter you choose. This should prove interesting ;) For
additional information about the location, visit www.newmooncomics.com.
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Modern Masters
Friday January 23, 2009
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Borders Books & Music
235 Interstate Shopping Center
Ramsey, NJ 07446
201.760.1967
This group meets on the 4th Friday of each month to discuss various works of "modern" masters
or upcoming talent in SF, fantasy, paranormal, horror and related genres. It also occasionally
explores classics and the 'masters' of the classics. Join us for a discussion of Wolfsbane and
Mistletoe as we celebrate the schlocky side of Winter. For more information about the location
visit: www.borders.com/online/store/StoreDetailView_479.
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Infinite Chaos: A Temnia Campaign
Saturday January 24, 2009
2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Todd's New Place
Rutherford, NJ 07070
directions available upon request/contact Todd
Welcome to the Western Nations of Temnia, a brutal and vicious tyranny ruled by the Immortal
Emperor, the illustrious Naram'tzin, your boss. This game explores life in the far West, where
powerful Samurai serve demon worshipping madmen, and expediency and survival are balanced
by honor and horror. A new day in the Yenxhai Dominions is dawning, and the peaceful nations of
the East should beware!
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