Book Club (from The Incomparable Mothership)

Jan 31 2025 97 ep. 76 mins 771
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Empathy for My Python Scripts (The Incomparable Mothership 752)

Jan 31 2025 81 mins  
It’s the end of the world and a robot apocalypse has happened, so what are the robots up to now? One robot butler takes an unusual journey through the darkly absurd world of Adrian Tchaikovsky’s “Service Model.” All bytes will be sorted and preserved, Uncharles. Host Jason Snell with Joe Rosensteel, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms, Scott McNulty and Katie Mack.

Just Clean the Beakers (The Incomparable Mothership 749)

Jan 10 2025 73 mins  
The writers of “The Expanse” are back with a new series, and “The Mercy of Gods” is an alien invasion story that goes to some extremely dark places. But sometimes, dark is good… right? Right?! Plus: What are we reading? Host Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Heather Berberet and Aleen Simms.

Too Many Books in This Book (The Incomparable Mothership 726)

Jul 26 2024 69 mins  
Our Book Club convenes for its final set of shortlisted novels, including “The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi,” “The Water Outlaws,” and the Nebula-winning “Saint of Bright Doors.” Plus: What are we reading? Host Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms and Heather Berberet.

Three Novellas in a Trench Coat (The Incomparable Mothership 719)

Jun 07 2024 86 mins  
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? Host Jason Snell with Aleen Simms, Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign and Heather Berberet.

Don't Let Books Make You Cry (The Incomparable Mothership 715)

May 10 2024 68 mins  
We begin our walk through the 2024 nominees for Best Novel from the Hugo and Nebula Awards. First up: “Starter Villain” by John Scalzi, “Translation State” by Ann Leckie, and “Witch King” by Martha Wells. Host Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms, Scott McNulty and Heather Berberet.

Creepy Bone Owl (The Incomparable Mothership 711)

Apr 12 2024 76 mins  
Our book club reconvenes to discuss the “Shades of Magic” series by V.E. Schwab, as well as the start of a second trilogy, “The Fragile Threads of Power.” Before the spoilers begin, we’ll explain the parallel fantasy world structure and explain why it’s such a great series. Then we’ll discuss the newest book in the series. Plus: What are we reading? Host Jason Snell w

Some Possibly Shady Goings-On (The Incomparable Mothership 690)

Nov 10 2023 58 mins  
Dan Moren’s new novel ‘All Souls Lost’ is a departure from his previously published work, but not as much as you might think. Antony talks to him about the book, how it came to be, and why it was a long time in the making. Host Antony Johnston and Dan Moren.

Resurrected Corpse (The Incomparable Mothership 687)

Oct 13 2023 104 mins  
The Book Club closes the door on this year’s awards shortlist with some lively book ranking and a tour of the nominated short fiction. Host Jason Snell with Aleen Simms, Erika Ensign, Scott McNulty and Heather Berberet.

It Was Okay (The Incomparable Mothership 683)

Sep 15 2023 52 mins  
Our Book Club concludes its reading of the Hugo and Nebula shortlist novels with “The Daughter of Doctor Moreau” by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and “The Spare Man” by Mary Robinette Kowal. One’s an homage to H.G. Wells (sort of?) and the other plays like “The Thin Man” in space. Plus: We debate the meaning of star-rating systems, and what else are we reading? Host Jason Snel

People Who Care About Kaiju (The Incomparable Mothership 678)

Aug 11 2023 74 mins  
Our book club reads two Hugo nominees, “Nona the Ninth” and “The Kaiju Preservation Society.” One’s the third book in a series that’s a real departure from what has came before, and whether that’s good or bad depends on how you were feeling about the series! The other is a standalone novel that’s perfectly fine, from an author who we think could be a better student