Bourbon, Beer & Books Ep. 4 - Rendezvous with Rama

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07/20/21 • 58 min

"If you like plots & boobies, not the book for you." - Sean Davis

Kase's pick, Rendezvous with Rama, is a science fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke. Set in the 2130s, astronauts explore a cylindrical alien starship. How does this 1973 classic hold up?

"If you like plots & boobies, not the book for you." - Sean Davis

Kase's pick, Rendezvous with Rama, is a science fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke. Set in the 2130s, astronauts explore a cylindrical alien starship. How does this 1973 classic hold up?

Previous Episode

Bourbon, Beer & Books Ep. 3 - Jaws

Full of welcoming metaphors and more depth than anticipated, JAWS, the book, surprised us in a few ways. As Leigh noted, "Even when it's problematic...it's still trying to do stuff."

Other notes, Kase finally imbibed, we endured symphony practice, and a tree fell on Seans internet (true story). Otherwise, smooth livestream and podcast.

Enjoy!

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Bourbon, Beer & Books Ep. 5 - Remote Control

This month we discuss NNedi Okorafor's Remote Control, described on her website as, "science fiction of the Africanfuturist strain that knows aliens exist, quietly shows how technology is influenced by culture, features a powerful yet deeply-pained female protagonist, and wonders about the role of corporations in rural Africa."

So grab a bourbon and sip along with us. This selection was loved by the hosts. Tune in to find out why.

Cheers!