#10 – Stapledon and Lewis

S2E21: Donna Barba Higuera Interview A Reader's History of Science Fiction

In this episode, I interview Donna Barba Higuera, author of the Newbery winning sci-fi novel, The Last Cuentista (which I've previously recommended). Donna's book recommendation: Reclaim the Stars, edited by Zoraida Córdova Donna's website
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  3. S2E19: Multiverse Fiction
  4. S2E18: Catch-Up Episode #7: Sci-Fi Action Movies
  5. S2E17: Science Fiction in Video Games

Olaf Stapledon and C. S. Lewis both explored the spiritual side of science fiction, albeit in very different ways. In this episode, we explore how they went about it and why one of them is considered a must read by many of the greats of the genre.

Book recommendation: Star Maker by Olaf Stapledon.

Other books mentioned:
Last and First Men by Olaf Stapledon
Out of the Silent Planet by C. S. Lewis
Perelandra by C. S. Lewis
That Hideous Strength by C. S. Lewis

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About Alex R. Howe

I'm a full-time astrophysicist and a part-time science fiction writer.
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