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SciFri Book Club

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The SciFri Book Club was created by Science Friday to bring people together around all things science reading – anything from sci-fi short stories to nonfiction science books to science articles from various publications to science-y poetry! Check out their SciFri Book Club website with book selections and articles here: https://www.sciencefriday.com/series/scifri-book-club/

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The Grieving Brain

The Grieving Brain

The Surprising Science of How We Learn From Love and Loss

by O'Connor, Mary-Frances

Book - 2022

March 2023 Selection - The Grieving Brain combines excellent storytelling, approachable science and research, and personal experience to help readers bett...Show more March 2023 Selection - The Grieving Brain combines excellent storytelling, approachable science and research, and personal experience to help readers better understand what happens—neurologically, physically, and emotionally—as we grieve. This book choice is a chance to gather around the shared experience of grief, which can leave people feeling isolated and alone, and discuss the science of what is happening in our brains when we go through loss. Show less

March 2023 Selection - The Grieving Brain combines excellent storytelling, approachable science and research, and personal experience to help readers bett...Show more March 2023 Selection - The Grieving Brain combines excellent storytelling, approachable science and research, and personal experience to help readers better understand what happens—neurologically, physically, and emotionally—as we grieve. This book choice is a chance to gather around the shared experience of grief, which can leave people feeling isolated and alone, and discuss the science of what is happening in our brains when we go through loss. Show less

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The Ministry for the Future

The Ministry for the Future

by Robinson, Kim Stanley

Book - 2020

February 2023 Selection - This story introduces readers to a familiar version of some of the key players stoking the fire of climate change—from miscommun...Show more February 2023 Selection - This story introduces readers to a familiar version of some of the key players stoking the fire of climate change—from miscommunications between government organizations to individual greed—all while highlighting the human beings that could be affected by exponential environmental decline. In a world ravaged by the effects of climate change, this book follows the story of a protagonist determined to save what remains. Show less

February 2023 Selection - This story introduces readers to a familiar version of some of the key players stoking the fire of climate change—from miscommun...Show more February 2023 Selection - This story introduces readers to a familiar version of some of the key players stoking the fire of climate change—from miscommunications between government organizations to individual greed—all while highlighting the human beings that could be affected by exponential environmental decline. In a world ravaged by the effects of climate change, this book follows the story of a protagonist determined to save what remains. Show less

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Beaverland

Beaverland

How One Weird Rodent Made America

by Philip, Leila

Book - 2022

January 2023 Selection - While beavers are known for their fascinating ecological niche and many natural talents in the wild, the book also tells the stor...Show more January 2023 Selection - While beavers are known for their fascinating ecological niche and many natural talents in the wild, the book also tells the story of how beavers have affected human industry, knowledge, and culture. Through her engrossing investigation of the beaver’s past and present, Philip makes the case that while beavers are at the mercy of human-caused ecological deterioration themselves, they might one day save North America’s environmental future. Show less

January 2023 Selection - While beavers are known for their fascinating ecological niche and many natural talents in the wild, the book also tells the stor...Show more January 2023 Selection - While beavers are known for their fascinating ecological niche and many natural talents in the wild, the book also tells the story of how beavers have affected human industry, knowledge, and culture. Through her engrossing investigation of the beaver’s past and present, Philip makes the case that while beavers are at the mercy of human-caused ecological deterioration themselves, they might one day save North America’s environmental future. Show less

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The Milky Way

The Milky Way

An Autobiography of Our Galaxy

by McTier, Moiya

Book - 2022

December 2022 Selection - McTier’s new tell-all on behalf of our galaxy explains the importance of story in scientific discovery. December 2022 Selection - McTier’s new tell-all on behalf of our galaxy explains the importance of story in scientific discovery. Show less

December 2022 Selection - McTier’s new tell-all on behalf of our galaxy explains the importance of story in scientific discovery. December 2022 Selection - McTier’s new tell-all on behalf of our galaxy explains the importance of story in scientific discovery. Show less

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The Sounds of Life

The Sounds of Life

How Digital Technology Is Bringing Us Closer to the Worlds of Animals and Plants

by Bakker, Karen J.

Book - 2022

November 2022 Selection - ‘The Sounds Of Life’ uncovers the world of little-known sounds that make up life on Earth. November 2022 Selection - ‘The Sounds Of Life’ uncovers the world of little-known sounds that make up life on Earth. Show less

November 2022 Selection - ‘The Sounds Of Life’ uncovers the world of little-known sounds that make up life on Earth. November 2022 Selection - ‘The Sounds Of Life’ uncovers the world of little-known sounds that make up life on Earth. Show less

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Braiding Sweetgrass

Braiding Sweetgrass

Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants

by Kimmerer, Robin Wall

Book - 2013

October 2022 Selection - This book combines Potawatomi knowledge and scientific inquiry in a deep, reverent essay series October 2022 Selection - This book combines Potawatomi knowledge and scientific inquiry in a deep, reverent essay series Show less

October 2022 Selection - This book combines Potawatomi knowledge and scientific inquiry in a deep, reverent essay series October 2022 Selection - This book combines Potawatomi knowledge and scientific inquiry in a deep, reverent essay series Show less

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Vagina Obscura

Vagina Obscura

An Anatomical Voyage

by Gross, Rachel E.

Book - 2022

September 2022 Selection - ‘Vagina Obscura’ tells readers the history of neglected research into the vagina and its companion organs. September 2022 Selection - ‘Vagina Obscura’ tells readers the history of neglected research into the vagina and its companion organs. Show less

September 2022 Selection - ‘Vagina Obscura’ tells readers the history of neglected research into the vagina and its companion organs. September 2022 Selection - ‘Vagina Obscura’ tells readers the history of neglected research into the vagina and its companion organs. Show less

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Upgrade

Upgrade

A Novel

by Crouch, Blake

Book - 2022

August 2022 Selection - Blake Crouch imagines a world where your genome can be hacked in his new sci-fi thriller ‘Upgrade.’ August 2022 Selection - Blake Crouch imagines a world where your genome can be hacked in his new sci-fi thriller ‘Upgrade.’ Show less

August 2022 Selection - Blake Crouch imagines a world where your genome can be hacked in his new sci-fi thriller ‘Upgrade.’ August 2022 Selection - Blake Crouch imagines a world where your genome can be hacked in his new sci-fi thriller ‘Upgrade.’ Show less

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The Last Days of the Dinosaurs

The Last Days of the Dinosaurs

An Asteroid, Extinction, and the Beginning of Our World

by Black, Riley

Book - 2022

May 2022 Selection - Riley Black writes about the days, years, and centuries after disaster strikes in ‘The Last Days of the Dinosaurs.’ May 2022 Selection - Riley Black writes about the days, years, and centuries after disaster strikes in ‘The Last Days of the Dinosaurs.’ Show less

May 2022 Selection - Riley Black writes about the days, years, and centuries after disaster strikes in ‘The Last Days of the Dinosaurs.’ May 2022 Selection - Riley Black writes about the days, years, and centuries after disaster strikes in ‘The Last Days of the Dinosaurs.’ Show less

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The Sirens of Mars

The Sirens of Mars

Searching for Life on Another World

by Johnson, Sarah Stewart

Book - 2020

Scientist Sarah Stewart Johnson makes the case for why we should do as much science as we can on Mars—before humans step foot on the planet. Scientist Sarah Stewart Johnson makes the case for why we should do as much science as we can on Mars—before humans step foot on the planet. Show less

Scientist Sarah Stewart Johnson makes the case for why we should do as much science as we can on Mars—before humans step foot on the planet. Scientist Sarah Stewart Johnson makes the case for why we should do as much science as we can on Mars—before humans step foot on the planet. Show less

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Rising

Rising

Dispatches From the New American Shore

by Rush, Elizabeth A.

Book - 2018

Elizabeth Rush explores climate change, flooding, and its effects on vulnerable communities in ‘Rising.’ Elizabeth Rush explores climate change, flooding, and its effects on vulnerable communities in ‘Rising.’ Show less

Elizabeth Rush explores climate change, flooding, and its effects on vulnerable communities in ‘Rising.’ Elizabeth Rush explores climate change, flooding, and its effects on vulnerable communities in ‘Rising.’ Show less

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Lost Feast

Lost Feast

Culinary Extinction and the Future of Food

by Newman, Lenore

Book - 2022

This novel follows author Lenore Newman’s exploration of a long-lost Roman herb, the dodo bird, and more food mysteries, such as why some food has even gone extinct. This novel follows author Lenore Newman’s exploration of a long-lost Roman herb, the dodo bird, and more food mysteries, such as why some food has even gone extinct. Show less

This novel follows author Lenore Newman’s exploration of a long-lost Roman herb, the dodo bird, and more food mysteries, such as why some food has even gone extinct. This novel follows author Lenore Newman’s exploration of a long-lost Roman herb, the dodo bird, and more food mysteries, such as why some food has even gone extinct. Show less

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New Suns

New Suns

Original Speculative Fiction by People of Color

by Shawl, Nisi (EDT)

Book - 2019

Dive into the metaphorical and metaphysical worlds in Nisi Shawl’s collection of speculative fiction. Dive into the metaphorical and metaphysical worlds in Nisi Shawl’s collection of speculative fiction. Show less

Dive into the metaphorical and metaphysical worlds in Nisi Shawl’s collection of speculative fiction. Dive into the metaphorical and metaphysical worlds in Nisi Shawl’s collection of speculative fiction. Show less

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The Death and Life of the Great Lakes

The Death and Life of the Great Lakes

by Egan, Dan

Book - 2017

Stories that dive deep into the North American Great Lakes, invasive species and more. Stories that dive deep into the North American Great Lakes, invasive species and more. Show less

Stories that dive deep into the North American Great Lakes, invasive species and more. Stories that dive deep into the North American Great Lakes, invasive species and more. Show less

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The Genius of Birds

The Genius of Birds

by Ackerman, Jennifer

Book - 2016

researchers are finding out what birds themselves have always known: Our feathered friends come with mental skills that might stump even humans. Be it to...Show more researchers are finding out what birds themselves have always known: Our feathered friends come with mental skills that might stump even humans. Be it tool-making, social smarts, navigation across vast distances, or even the infinitely adaptable house sparrow, Jennifer Ackerman writes of dozens of examples in this in The Genius of Birds. Show less

researchers are finding out what birds themselves have always known: Our feathered friends come with mental skills that might stump even humans. Be it to...Show more researchers are finding out what birds themselves have always known: Our feathered friends come with mental skills that might stump even humans. Be it tool-making, social smarts, navigation across vast distances, or even the infinitely adaptable house sparrow, Jennifer Ackerman writes of dozens of examples in this in The Genius of Birds. Show less

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The Fifth Season

The Fifth Season

by Jemisin, N. K.

Book - 2015

Living on a broken earth in a broken society isn’t easy. Delve into the first installment of N.K. Jemisin’s award-winning “Broken Earth” trilogy. Living on a broken earth in a broken society isn’t easy. Delve into the first installment of N.K. Jemisin’s award-winning “Broken Earth” trilogy. Show less

Living on a broken earth in a broken society isn’t easy. Delve into the first installment of N.K. Jemisin’s award-winning “Broken Earth” trilogy. Living on a broken earth in a broken society isn’t easy. Delve into the first installment of N.K. Jemisin’s award-winning “Broken Earth” trilogy. Show less

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A Brief History of Time

A Brief History of Time

by Hawking, Stephen

Book - 1998

Remembering the late Stephen Hawking and diving into his landmark work on black holes, the Big Bang, and the nature of the universe. Remembering the late Stephen Hawking and diving into his landmark work on black holes, the Big Bang, and the nature of the universe. Show less

Remembering the late Stephen Hawking and diving into his landmark work on black holes, the Big Bang, and the nature of the universe. Remembering the late Stephen Hawking and diving into his landmark work on black holes, the Big Bang, and the nature of the universe. Show less

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Frankenstein

Frankenstein

The 1818 Text

by Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft

Book - 2018

First published in 1818, Shelley’s book drew inspiration from the electricity experiments of Luigi Galvani and Alessandro Volta in the late 1700s. Now, in...Show more First published in 1818, Shelley’s book drew inspiration from the electricity experiments of Luigi Galvani and Alessandro Volta in the late 1700s. Now, in the story of a creator abandoning its creation, which then wreaks havoc upon the world, many see ethical equivalents in conversations around CRISPR, self-driving cars, and even big data. Show less

First published in 1818, Shelley’s book drew inspiration from the electricity experiments of Luigi Galvani and Alessandro Volta in the late 1700s. Now, in...Show more First published in 1818, Shelley’s book drew inspiration from the electricity experiments of Luigi Galvani and Alessandro Volta in the late 1700s. Now, in the story of a creator abandoning its creation, which then wreaks havoc upon the world, many see ethical equivalents in conversations around CRISPR, self-driving cars, and even big data. Show less

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Oryx and Crake

Oryx and Crake

A Novel

by Atwood, Margaret

Book - 2003

First published in 2003, Oryx and Crake opens on a dystopian future. Humans have been wiped out by a mysterious pandemic, and the landscape has been recla...Show more First published in 2003, Oryx and Crake opens on a dystopian future. Humans have been wiped out by a mysterious pandemic, and the landscape has been reclaimed by our creations: exotic animal splices like “pigoons” and “rakunks.” Our protagonist is Snowman, seemingly the lone human survivor of this global catastrophe. But Snowman is not alone. He shares his world with “Crakers”—genetically modified humans created by his childhood friend Crake, a brilliant scientist who went too far. Show less

First published in 2003, Oryx and Crake opens on a dystopian future. Humans have been wiped out by a mysterious pandemic, and the landscape has been recla...Show more First published in 2003, Oryx and Crake opens on a dystopian future. Humans have been wiped out by a mysterious pandemic, and the landscape has been reclaimed by our creations: exotic animal splices like “pigoons” and “rakunks.” Our protagonist is Snowman, seemingly the lone human survivor of this global catastrophe. But Snowman is not alone. He shares his world with “Crakers”—genetically modified humans created by his childhood friend Crake, a brilliant scientist who went too far. Show less

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On the Move

On the Move

A Life

by Sacks, Oliver

Book - 2015

While reading On the Move, get ready to meet Oliver Sacks the motorcyclist, weightlifter, son, lover, traveler, addict, and all-around Renaissance man. In...Show more While reading On the Move, get ready to meet Oliver Sacks the motorcyclist, weightlifter, son, lover, traveler, addict, and all-around Renaissance man. In On the Move, Sacks turns his prodigious powers of observation on himself, giving readers a privileged peek into a life well-lived. Show less

While reading On the Move, get ready to meet Oliver Sacks the motorcyclist, weightlifter, son, lover, traveler, addict, and all-around Renaissance man. In...Show more While reading On the Move, get ready to meet Oliver Sacks the motorcyclist, weightlifter, son, lover, traveler, addict, and all-around Renaissance man. In On the Move, Sacks turns his prodigious powers of observation on himself, giving readers a privileged peek into a life well-lived. Show less

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The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z

A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon

by Grann, David

Book - 2017

The story begins in 1925, when famed Victorian-era explorer Percy Fawcett ventures into the Amazonian wilderness in search of an ancient, advanced civiliz...Show more The story begins in 1925, when famed Victorian-era explorer Percy Fawcett ventures into the Amazonian wilderness in search of an ancient, advanced civilization: the “Lost City of Z.” He’s never heard from again. In a book that’s part mystery, part history, Grann retraces Fawcett’s steps into the jungle in search of “Z.” Will he find it? Show less

The story begins in 1925, when famed Victorian-era explorer Percy Fawcett ventures into the Amazonian wilderness in search of an ancient, advanced civiliz...Show more The story begins in 1925, when famed Victorian-era explorer Percy Fawcett ventures into the Amazonian wilderness in search of an ancient, advanced civilization: the “Lost City of Z.” He’s never heard from again. In a book that’s part mystery, part history, Grann retraces Fawcett’s steps into the jungle in search of “Z.” Will he find it? Show less

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Dune

Dune

by Herbert, Frank

Book - 2016

A 1965 epic science fiction novel by American author Frank Herbert. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, heir to ...Show more A 1965 epic science fiction novel by American author Frank Herbert. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the only thing of value is the “spice” melange, a drug capable of extending life and enhancing consciousness. Coveted across the known universe, melange is a prize worth killing for.... Show less

A 1965 epic science fiction novel by American author Frank Herbert. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, heir to ...Show more A 1965 epic science fiction novel by American author Frank Herbert. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the only thing of value is the “spice” melange, a drug capable of extending life and enhancing consciousness. Coveted across the known universe, melange is a prize worth killing for.... Show less

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A Walk in the Woods

A Walk in the Woods

Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail

by Bryson, Bill

Book - 1998

Bill Bryson’s (reportedly) very funny account of his 1996 hiking trip along the 2,100-miles of the Appalachian Trial. Bill Bryson’s (reportedly) very funny account of his 1996 hiking trip along the 2,100-miles of the Appalachian Trial. Show less

Bill Bryson’s (reportedly) very funny account of his 1996 hiking trip along the 2,100-miles of the Appalachian Trial. Bill Bryson’s (reportedly) very funny account of his 1996 hiking trip along the 2,100-miles of the Appalachian Trial. Show less

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Gorillas in the Mist

Gorillas in the Mist

by Fossey, Dian

Book - 1983

Dian Fossey's account of the years she spent studying gorillas of the mountains of Africa. Dian Fossey's account of the years she spent studying gorillas of the mountains of Africa. Show less

Dian Fossey's account of the years she spent studying gorillas of the mountains of Africa. Dian Fossey's account of the years she spent studying gorillas of the mountains of Africa. Show less

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The Andromeda Strain

The Andromeda Strain

by Crichton, Michael

Book - 2017

First published in 1969, Michael Crichton wrote the techno-thriller while he was still in medical school and it “caused an immediate sensation… partly because it focused on a biological crisis when most people were thinking about nuclear crises.” First published in 1969, Michael Crichton wrote the techno-thriller while he was still in medical school and it “caused an immediate sensation… partly because it focused on a biological crisis when most people were thinking about nuclear crises.” Show less

First published in 1969, Michael Crichton wrote the techno-thriller while he was still in medical school and it “caused an immediate sensation… partly because it focused on a biological crisis when most people were thinking about nuclear crises.” First published in 1969, Michael Crichton wrote the techno-thriller while he was still in medical school and it “caused an immediate sensation… partly because it focused on a biological crisis when most people were thinking about nuclear crises.” Show less

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