S2E2: Catch-Up Episode #1

S2E25: Lisa Yaszek Interview A Reader's History of Science Fiction

In the series finale, I interview Dr. Lisa Yaszek, a sci-fi historian from Georgia Tech, about where we can expect science fiction to go in the future. Dr. Yaszek's recommendations: Wormwood Trilogy by Tade Thompson The Matrix Sunspot Jungle, ed. Bill Campbell Other works discussed: Binti Trilogy by Nnedi Okorafor "The Sixth World" by Nanobah Becker The Stars are Legion by Kameron Hurley The Universe of Xuya series by Aliette de Bodard Unstoppable series by Charlie Jane Anders
  1. S2E25: Lisa Yaszek Interview
  2. S2E24: Catch-Up Episode #9: Classics Lightning Round
  3. S2E23: Space Opera
  4. S2E22: Catch-Up Episode #8: Space Sci-Fi
  5. S2E21: Donna Barba Higuera Interview

My first episode catching up both on classic works of sci-fi that I passed over before, and new works from the past 2 years. These are “short” episodes that will continue intermittently with longer ones.

Book recommendation: To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini

Other book discussed: Cities in Flight by James Blish

My review of A Case of Conscience by James Blish

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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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