Science Fiction Book Club

Lore Party Media
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Science Fiction Book Club is a podcast for bookworms and stargazers. In every episode, hosts Abu and Obssa dive into the pages of their favorite science fiction novels to break down the big ideas and ask the nerdy questions. This isn't just a generic book review podcast – it's a show made for and with a community of passionate sci-fi fans. New episodes every other Thursday. Learn more at ⁠⁠https://www.loreparty.com/science-fiction-book-club⁠⁠ Keep up with the reading schedule: https://sfbc.netlify.app/schedule

  1. The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin I Ch. 16-20

    2D AGO

    The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin I Ch. 16-20

    Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa complete their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin. They discuss the lessons from this book about cultural exchange, and what it means to treat others through the lens of "I and Thou". Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.loreparty.com/science-fiction-book-club⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep up with the reading schedule: ⁠⁠⁠https://sfbc.netlify.app/schedule⁠ Join the conversation in our free Discord: ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠⁠⁠ Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    55 min
  2. The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin I Ch. 8-15

    APR 30

    The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin I Ch. 8-15

    Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa continue their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin. They discuss the misunderstanding between Genly and Estraven, and break down the pitfalls of Orgoreyn's bureaucracy. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.loreparty.com/science-fiction-book-club⁠⁠⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠⁠ Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠⁠ Keep up with the reading schedule: ⁠https://sfbc.netlify.app/schedule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min
  3. The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin I Ch. 1-7

    APR 16

    The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin I Ch. 1-7

    Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa begin their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin. They discuss incredible impact and legacy of this book on the sci-fi genre, and it's profound explorations of gender and politics. Learn more at ⁠⁠https://www.loreparty.com/science-fiction-book-club⁠⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠ Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠ Keep up with the reading schedule: https://sfbc.netlify.app/schedule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min
  4. Project Hail Mary Movie Review

    APR 2 ·  BONUS

    Project Hail Mary Movie Review

    In this bonus episode, Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa share their thoughts on the movie adaptation of Project Hail Mary. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.loreparty.com/science-fiction-book-club⁠⁠⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠ Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠ Keep up with the reading schedule: https://sfbc.netlify.app/schedule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min
  5. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir I Ch. 16-30

    MAR 12

    Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir I Ch. 16-30

    Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa complete their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Hail Mary⁠ by Andy Weir. They discuss the satisfying conclusion and break down Ryland Grace's character arc. Learn more at ⁠⁠https://www.loreparty.com/science-fiction-book-club⁠⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠ Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠ Keep up with the reading schedule: https://sfbc.netlify.app/schedule (00:00) Intro (03:05) Chapter Summaries (10:24) Our Impressions (23:33) Ryland Grace's Character Arc (26:55) The Philosophical Question of Grace's Amnesia (33:13) Are We All Capable of Bravery? (39:30) Our Final Ratings (41:40) Yes, We're Covering the Movie (42:10) What We're Reading Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min
  6. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir I Ch. 1-15

    FEB 26

    Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir I Ch. 1-15

    Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa begin their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. They discuss the tropes and science the book leans in to, and why it's not working for them. Learn more at ⁠⁠https://www.loreparty.com/science-fiction-book-club⁠⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠ Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠ Keep up with the reading schedule: https://sfbc.netlify.app/schedule (00:00) Intro (03:52) Chapter Summaries (20:38) Our Impressions (25:02) The Audiobook is Incredible (27:52) Why Abu Dislikes This Book (37:25) Andy Weir's Career (42:43) Writing Project Hail Mary (46:20) What We're Reading Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min
  7. This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone I Ch. 13-25

    FEB 12

    This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone I Ch. 13-25

    Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa complete their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is How You Lose the Time War⁠ by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. They explore the ways love fundamentally changes Red and Blue, and redefines what it means to win the war. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.loreparty.com/science-fiction-book-club⁠⁠⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠ Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠ Keep up with the reading schedule: https://sfbc.netlify.app/schedule (00:00) Intro (02:59) Chapter Summaries (16:46) Our Impressions (23:25) Can This Story Be Adapted? (28:06) How Red and Blue Redefine Winning (29:36) Love is Creating Rather Than Destroying (32:45) Love is Ignoring War (35:00) Love is Choosing Risk and Freedom (37:59) This is How Love Wins (41:47) Our Ratings (44:28) What We're Reading Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    49 min
  8. This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone I Ch. 1-12

    JAN 29

    This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone I Ch. 1-12

    Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa begin their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. They explore the depths of true connection, and the paradox of being lonely in an always-connected society. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.loreparty.com/science-fiction-book-club⁠⁠⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠ Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠ Keep up with the reading schedule: https://sfbc.netlify.app/schedule (00:00) Intro (02:57) Chapter Summaries (08:59) Our Impressions (18:04) The Meta (20:03) Bigolas Dickolas Wolfwood (23:20) The Paradox of Connection and Loneliness (32:47) Making a True Connection With Someone (38:13) What To Read Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min
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Science Fiction Book Club is a podcast for bookworms and stargazers. In every episode, hosts Abu and Obssa dive into the pages of their favorite science fiction novels to break down the big ideas and ask the nerdy questions. This isn't just a generic book review podcast – it's a show made for and with a community of passionate sci-fi fans. New episodes every other Thursday. Learn more at ⁠⁠https://www.loreparty.com/science-fiction-book-club⁠⁠ Keep up with the reading schedule: https://sfbc.netlify.app/schedule

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