719: Three Novellas in a Trench Coat

Our 2024 book club shortlist read continues with “Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon”, “The Terraformers,” and “Some Desperate Glory.” We enjoyed them all, to varying degrees! Plus: What else are we reading?

2024 Awards Shortlist, part 2

Jason Snell with Aleen Simms, Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign and Heather Berberet

Referenced Works Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon [Amazon] [Apple] Some Desperate Glory [Amazon] [Apple] The Terraformers [Amazon] [Apple] Show Notes & Links

Next books: “The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi”, “The Saint of Bright Doors”, and “The Water Outlaws.”

What else are we reading?

Erika:

• The Best-Ever Cosplay of Whistle and Midnight
• Seven of Nine is a Third-Culture Kid
• Almost Human - The Borg as a Metaphor for Societal Ableism

Aleen:

• To Shape a Dragon’s Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose
• Geekerella by Ashley Poston

Scott:

• Twilight Falls by Juneau Black
• Titanium Noir by Nick Harkaway

Heather:

• Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoiki
• Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yaros

Jason:

• Service Model by Adrian Tchaikovsky

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