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Photos from Åcon 13
For many years, our resident photographer Henry Söderlund has generously shared the pictures he takes at the convention, and this year is no different. There are two albums, one with general photos från the con and Mariehamn, and one album with portrait photographs taken onboard the Pommern, the magnificent museum…
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Non-book recommendations
Every Åcon has the book recommendation circle. However, because there are—at least for some of us—more to life than books, there was also a group discussion where people gave recommendations for other outstanding or interesting things they had watched, heard, or done during the year since last Åcon, or things…
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Book recommendations
As usual, there was a group discussion where members recommended things they’ve read during the past year, that they remembered as notable. This is the full list, with links to LibraryThing for more information:
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We have programme!
Yes, we have the finest selection of fun and entertainment, silly and serious, for your convention pleasure. A plethora of discussions, ranging from AI to Everything You Always Wanted to Know about the English Civil War but Were Afraid to Ask! There are old favourites, like Opening ceremony and Gripe…
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Pommern excursion
Not only is our Book Of The Night called Dreamships – this year’s Åcon excursion is also ship-themed! On Friday, we are visiting the tall ship Pommern, which is part of the Åland Maritime Museum, right up the street from Adlon. We will have a guided tour, and after that…
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Only two months (and some days) to go
It’s March – and Åcon is drawing nearer. Today, there are only 67 days to go! Have you got your membership yet? Sign up now to meet our Guest of Honour Fiona Barnett and to spend a fun Ascension weekend talking about scifi, fantasy and horror in Mariehamn. This year,…
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Work in progress
Winter will soon be over – we hope – and Åcon 13 is drawing nearer. Time to get cracking on the program! Those of you who ticked the box on the signup form will have received a questionnaire about what you would like to do on the program. The deadline…
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Book of the Night
All aboard! Åcon 13 is happy to announce our Book of the Night – this year, we are embarking on Dreamships, by Melissa Scott. For those who have not participated before: Book of the Night is a beloved Åcon tradition, where we dive into the archives and read a book…
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Don’t Panic!
But we are now only one member away from having 42 people planning to attend Åcon 13. Who has signed up so far? Check out the members list right here! Or go here to buy your membership.