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Recent Science Fiction: Journey to the Stars

August 12, 2021

Science fiction, as a genre, covers many different subgenres and subjects, but one steadfast storyline is a trip to the stars. If you’re in the mood for fictional space exploration, check out one of these recent novels. We Have Always Been Here by Lena Nguyen Dr. Grace Park has always gotten along better with androids… Continue reading
Freegal – Five for Free – Spaced Out Edition

July 2, 2015

By Cameron M. As the tag line for the movie Alien goes, “In space, no one can hear you scream.” I’ve always wanted to go to space. Maybe even attend a concert on the moon someday, and call it “Moonstock.” That would be super dope. Except, the absence of an atmosphere prevents sound from travelling… Continue reading
Science Friday: An astronaut answers Seattle librarians’ question from the International Space Station

October 17, 2014

by Linda J. We made a little video and sent it into outer space, asking astronaut Reid Wiseman, currently living and working on the International Space Station, to talk about a book that changed his view of the world. His thoughtful answer shows the power of imagination and what reading means in his life. Take… Continue reading
One giant leap for mankind

November 30, 2010

What the country needs now is more heroes. Not the celebrities that the media fixates on, but the real deal. That’s what I thought after reading Rocket Men: the Epic Story of the First Men on the Moon by Craig Nelson. I picked it up after hearing about the winding down of NASA’s manned space… Continue reading
In space, no one can hear you read…

June 10, 2008

So, there you are bobbing along weightlessly — another dull evening orbiting Earth. How do you pass the time? Well, if you’re on the International Space Station, you do have some entertainment options! Thanks to a Freedom of Information request, NASA recently released a list of all the books, movies, and music currently on the… Continue reading

space

Recent Science Fiction: Journey to the Stars

Freegal – Five for Free – Spaced Out Edition

Science Friday: An astronaut answers Seattle librarians’ question from the International Space Station

One giant leap for mankind

In space, no one can hear you read…