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Ep. #9 -- Science Fiction and Fantasy
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Episode Overview
In our ninth episode we are talking all things science fiction and fantasy! If you're not familiar with either genre that's okay because some of the recent reads that Jill, Quinton, and Rachel K. mention include some non-genre picks as well before discussing the differences between science fiction and fantasy. From there, they offer their best picks for those new to either genre and the differences between hard and soft science fiction. Quinton offers some readalikes for those who enjoyed The Martian and the trio share their favorite fantasy novels before discussing the forthcoming titles they are most excited to read.
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Jill, Rachel K., and Quinton
Intro (0:00-4:09)
Recent Reads (4:10-10:09)
A Mother's Reckoning by Sue Klebold
American Housewife by Helen Ellis
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
Shadows of Self by Brian Sanderson
Dirty Streets of Heaven by Tad Williams
Differences Between Science Fiction and Fantasy (10:10 - 16:29)
Interstellar by Greg Keyes
Genre Intro Books and Our Favorites (16:30-25:51)
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
Old Man's War by John Scalzi
Android's Dream by John Scalzi
Storm Front by Jim Butcher, Book 1 in the Dresden Files
Leviathan Wakes by James S. A. Corey, book 1 of the Expanse series
Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker
The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta
The Martian by Andy Weir
The Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan, Book 1 in the Wheel of Time series
A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin, Book 1 in A Song of Ice and Fire series