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Geek Book Club 014: ‘The Dark Forest’ By Liu Cixin
October 03, 2018 19:48Our follow up to the incredible ‘Three Body Problem’, we revisit this rich world. Does the story survive a translation from a different author? Let’s take a spin through the future, and how humanity would survive an alien first contact! Shop for ‘The Dark Forrest’ on Amazon https://amzn.to/2KxQqBj Download this week’s show as an audio … Continue reading "Geek Book Club 014: ‘The Dark Forest’ By Liu Cixin"
Geek Book Club 013 – ‘Artemis: A Novel’ by Andy Weir
August 17, 2018 19:41A near future colony on the moon! A protagonist who flirts with criminal activities. A noir caper to change the face of the lunar economy. ‘Artemis’ is a fun romp through sci-fi crime from the author of ‘The Martian’. Andy Weir delivers just enough science to keep the story grounded, but just enough drama to … Continue reading "Geek Book Club 013 – ‘Artemis: A Novel’ by Andy Weir"
Geek Book Club 12b – Interview with ‘Barrow’ Author John Deakins
August 02, 2018 16:33Our first fantasy novel on the Geek Book Club, with a fun insider story from Andrew. He knows the author! The first book of the “Barrow” series introduces the setting; the city of Barrow on the Thousand Stars Plane. Andrew sat down with John Deakins to chat about writing the book, publishing, and fantasy stories. … Continue reading "Geek Book Club 12b – Interview with ‘Barrow’ Author John Deakins"
Geek Book Club 012a – ‘Barrow’ by John Deakins
August 01, 2018 16:01Our first fantasy novel on the Geek Book Club, with a fun insider story from Andrew. He knows the author! The first book of the “Barrow” series introduces the setting; the city of Barrow on the Thousand Stars Plane. In a multiverse of unstable pocket universes, the Thousand Stars Plane is nearly normal, except for … Continue reading "Geek Book Club 012a – ‘Barrow’ by John Deakins"
Geek Book Club 011 – ‘Station Eleven’ by Emily St. John Mandel
June 29, 2018 16:11A gut-wrenchingly beautiful story about art and story telling in a post apocalyptic world. Station Eleven walks us through the fall of modern society, the individuals who survive, and asks us to imagine how we might preserve our stories and art. “Existence is insufficient”. Shop Station Eleven on Amazon https://amzn.to/2LGi1Qo Download this week’s show as … Continue reading "Geek Book Club 011 – ‘Station Eleven’ by Emily St. John Mandel"
Geek Book Club 010 – ‘Vendetta: Star Trek The Next Generation’ by Peter David
May 29, 2018 14:48Sometimes you just have to see if you CAN go home again. One of Juan’s favorite Trek novels as a kid, does it live up to his memories? Can it survive the scrutiny of “Man Child Juan”? Let’s take a look back at Vendetta, one of the first stories to feature a Borg killing antagonist! … Continue reading "Geek Book Club 010 – ‘Vendetta: Star Trek The Next Generation’ by Peter David"
Geek Book Club 008 – Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
March 27, 2018 22:42Maybe the most passionate love letter to the 1980’s ever written. Releasing this week as a feature film adaptation, directed by none other than Mr. Steven Spielberg, ‘Ready Player One’ is a high concept fantasy adventure celebrating all things geek and pop culture in a wonderful mash up style. Here’s our take on the book, … Continue reading "Geek Book Club 008 – Ready Player One by Ernest Cline"
Geek Book Club 007 – Altered Carbon by Richard K Morgan
March 05, 2018 16:14Pulp noir storytelling, hard science fiction setting, and a little life philosophy. ‘Altered Carbon’ has a little something for everyone. No surprise that this book series was optioned by Netflix for a 10 episode series. Sure, TV is fun to watch, but we’re BOOK GEEKS! Let’s read this puppy! Let’s read the HECK out of … Continue reading "Geek Book Club 007 – Altered Carbon by Richard K Morgan"
Geek Book Club 006 – The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
February 21, 2018 18:03The Left Hand of Darkness is an incredible achievement in science fiction, pushing the boundaries on late 1960’s gender discussion, and building a world for future novels to explore. What happens to a society when you strip away gender, and then introduce a man into that society? Plus we get super squirrely talking about fantasy … Continue reading "Geek Book Club 006 – The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin"
Geek Book Club 005 – Little Brother by Cory Doctorow
January 03, 2018 23:03Our review of ‘Little Brother’ by Cory Doctorow! It’s time to tackle some YA fiction, and why not also get SUPER political! Doctorow’s book takes a hard look at American politics and our government’s response to tragic events. Can a group of tech savvy kids take down Homeland Security? How can young citizens get involved? … Continue reading "Geek Book Club 005 – Little Brother by Cory Doctorow"
Geek Book Club 004 – Leviathan Wakes (1st book in The Expanse series)
December 02, 2017 23:54An incredible blend of gumshoe noir and hard science fiction. ‘Leviathan Wakes’ has been on Juan’s list for a while now, especially given the success of ‘The Expanse’ TV show. Andrew FINALLY twisted Juan’s arm to read it, AND a special guest drops by to chat some excellent Sci-Fi! Enobong Etteh from BooredatWork JUST finished … Continue reading "Geek Book Club 004 – Leviathan Wakes (1st book in The Expanse series)"
Geek Book Club 003 – The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
November 08, 2017 04:09One of the best science fiction comedies of all time, and ANDREW NEVER READ IT?!?!? We had to fix that. For our first guest episode of the Geek Book Club, Laura brings The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy! FORTY TWO!!! Shop for the Hitchhiker’s Guide on Amazon http://amzn.to/2yE5zwR Download this week’s show as an audio … Continue reading "Geek Book Club 003 – The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy"
Geek Book Club 002 – The Three-Body Problem
October 01, 2017 14:33An incredible undertaking in science fiction, and a fantastic translation. The Three-Body Problem is a unique take on the classic alien “first contact” story told from a Chinese perspective. What would Earth look like if we knew extra-terrestrials were on their way to our planet? Shop for ‘The Three-Body Problem’ on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2yezFYr Download this … Continue reading "Geek Book Club 002 – The Three-Body Problem"
Geek Book Club 001 – The Man From Earth
August 21, 2017 15:31Jerome Bixby is most known for his work as a TV writer, penning four episodes of the original Star Trek, an episode of the Twilight Zone, and co-wrote the story which Isaac Asimov would later adapt into ‘Fantastic Voyage’. His last work was an intimate screenplay about a man claiming to be an immortal caveman. … Continue reading "Geek Book Club 001 – The Man From Earth"
Geek Book Club 000 – Superman: Red Son
July 22, 2017 19:46A HUGE “what if” story that we’re embarrassed to say, Juan has never fully read in one sitting. Andrew and Juan take a look at an alternate universe story featuring the most iconic superhero of all time. What if Superman grew up in the USSR instead of Smallville? Shop for ‘Superman: Red Son’ on Amazon: … Continue reading "Geek Book Club 000 – Superman: Red Son"