Science Fiction Book Club
Episodes
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin I Ch. 1-7
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa begin their read-through of The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin. They discuss ...
Project Hail Mary Movie Review
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the movie adaptation of Project Hail Mary. Get bonus content and h...
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir I Ch. 16-30
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa complete their read-through of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. They discuss the satisf...
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir I Ch. 1-15
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa begin their read-through of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. They discuss the tropes and science the b...
This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone I Ch. 13-25
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa complete their read-through of This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladsto...
This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone I Ch. 1-12
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa begin their read-through of This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. They explore t...
Anxiety Is the Dizziness of Freedom (Exhalation) by Ted Chiang
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa complete their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chia...
Omphalos (Exhalation) by Ted Chiang
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa continue their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They ...
The Great Silence (Exhalation) by Ted Chiang
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa continue their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into...
The Truth of Fact, the Truth of Feeling (Exhalation) by Ted Chiang
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa continue their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the sixt...
Dacey's Patent Automatic Nanny (Exhalation) by Ted Chiang
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa continue their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the fifth short s...
The Lifecycle of Software Objects (Exhalation) by Ted Chiang
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa continue their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the fourth short story in ...
What's Expected of Us (Exhalation) by Ted Chiang
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa continue their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the third short story in the collec...
Exhalation by Ted Chiang
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa continue their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the second short story in the colle...
The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate (Exhalation) by Ted Chiang
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa begin their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the first short story in the collection, The Me...
Parable of the Sower (Earthseed #1) by Octavia E. Butler I Ch. 14-25
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa complete their read-through of Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. They explore how Lauren Olamina embodies a...
Parable of the Sower (Earthseed #1) by Octavia E. Butler I Ch. 1-13
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa begin their read-through of Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. They reflect on the relevance of Butler's work in toda...
Murderbot (Episode 10)
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the season one finale of the Apple...
Murderbot (Episode 9)
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the ninth episode of the Apple TV+ show ...
Murderbot (Episode 8)
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the eighth episode of the Apple TV+ show ...
Murderbot (Episode 7)
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the seventh episode of the Apple TV+ show ...
Murderbot (Episode 6)
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the sixth episode of the Apple TV+ show Murder...
Murderbot (Episode 5)
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the fifth episode of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot...
Murderbot (Episode 4)
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the fourth episode of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot! Get b...
Murderbot (Episode 3)
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the third episode of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot! Get bonus content ...
Murderbot (Episodes 1 and 2)
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the first two episodes of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot! Get bonus content and hel...
Artificial Condition (The Murderbot Diaries #2) by Martha Wells I Ch. 5-9
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa complete their read-through of Artificial Condition by Martha Wells. They discuss Murderbot's trauma on Ganaka Pit and how th...
Severance Season 2 (Episodes 6-10)
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa reintegrate with their innies to discuss the stunning conclusion of Severance season two. Get bonus conte...
Artificial Condition (The Murderbot Diaries #2) by Martha Wells I Ch. 1-4
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa begin their read-through of Artificial Condition by Martha Wells. They discuss Murderbot beginning to embrace its personhood, and the ...
Mickey7 by Edward Ashton I Ch. 18-27
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa complete their read-through of Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. They discuss the book's lack of depth despite its interesting premise, and e...
Mickey7 by Edward Ashton I Ch. 7-17
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa continue their read-through of Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. They explore the current status of cloning technology and the long history ...
Mickey 17 Review
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on Bong Joon-ho's latest film Mickey 17. Join our Patreon for bonus content and helpful reading materials Join our...
Mickey7 by Edward Ashton I Ch. 1-6
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa begin their read-through of Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. They explore the origins of the book's publication (and the movie deal) and br...
Severance Season 2 (Episodes 1-5)
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa take the elevator down to the severed floor to share their thoughts on the brilliant first five episodes of Seve...
A Psalm for the Wild-Built (Monk and Robot #1) by Becky Chambers I Ch. 5-8
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa complete their read-through of A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers. They explore the balance between work and rest, and unp...
A Psalm for the Wild-Built (Monk and Robot #1) by Becky Chambers I Ch. 1-4
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa begin their read-through of A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers. They explore the origins of the book's publication and deb...
Silo Season 2 Review
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the second season of Silo on Apple TV+. Join our Patreon for bonus content and helpful reading materials Join ou...
Wool (Silo #1) by Hugh Howey I Ch. 53-82
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa complete their read through of Wool by Hugh Howey. They explore the importance of remembering our history and the debate at the heart of...
Silo S2E2: Order
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the second episode of the new season of Silo. Join our Patreon for bonus content and helpful reading materials J...
Wool (Silo #1) by Hugh Howey I Ch. 18-52
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa continue their read through of Wool by Hugh Howey. They explore the intentional socioeconomic divide in the silo and the constant tensio...
Silo S2E1: The Engineer
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the first episode of the new season of Silo and gush about the incredible performance by Rebecca Ferguson. Join ...
Wool (Silo #1) by Hugh Howey I Ch. 1-17
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa begin their read through of Wool by Hugh Howey. They explore the history of the book's publication and compare the novel to the incredib...
Silo Season 1 Review
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa kick off the second season of Science Fiction Book Club with their review of Silo Season 1 on Apple TV+. This show is an adaptation of W...
Season 2 Announcement
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa will return on October 3 to cover three more great sci-fi books! Join us as we dive deep into Wool, A Psalm for the Wild Built, and Para...
All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries #1) by Martha Wells I Ch. 5-8
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa complete their read through of All Systems Red by Martha Wells. They explore the misguided kindness of Dr. Mensa and the question of how...
All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries #1) by Martha Wells I Ch. 1-4
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa begin their read through of All Systems Red by Martha Wells. They explore the history of the book's publication and gush about the absol...
Night's Slow Poison by Ann Leckie
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa read a short story that takes place in the Imperial Radch Universe from the short story collection Lake of Souls by Ann Leckie. You ca...
Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch #1) by Ann Leckie I Ch. 17-23
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa complete their read through of Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie. They discuss the explosive conclusion to Breq's mission and explore the ...
Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch #1) by Ann Leckie I Ch. 9-16
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa continue their read through of Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie. They explore the huge revelations about the Lord of the Radch and the re...
Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch #1) by Ann Leckie I Ch. 1-8
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa begin their read through of Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie. They explore the history of the book's publication and the broad themes of ...
The Wandering Earth by Liu Cixin
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa explore Liu Cixin's wildly imaginative short story The Wandering Earth. Thank you to TheBrandalorian in Discord f...
The Three-Body Problem (Remembrance of Earth's Past #1) by Liu Cixin I Ch. 27-35
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa complete their read through of The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin. They explore Trisolaran physiology and culture and the impact of sci...
What Critics and Fans Thought of Netflix’s 3 Body Problem (ft. Zach Kram)
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share what you had to say about Netflix's 3 Body Problem and chat with Zach Kram from The Ringer about his love o...
The Three-Body Problem (Remembrance of Earth's Past #1) by Liu Cixin I Ch. 21-26
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa continue their read through of The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin. They explore Ye Wenjie's emotional arc in this story and wonder if s...
The Three-Body Problem (Remembrance of Earth's Past #1) by Liu Cixin I Ch. 15-20
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa continue their read through of The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin. They explore the meaning of the Trisolaran Monument and explore the ...
Netflix's 3 Body Problem Spoilercast
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa review Netflix's 3 Body Problem and discuss whether the show successfully adapted the original story. Join our Pa...
The Three-Body Problem (Remembrance of Earth's Past #1) by Liu Cixin I Ch. 7-14
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa continue their read through of The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin. They explore the scientific theories of David Hume and Karl Popper, ...
Netflix's 3 Body Problem First Impressions
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this short bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their early thoughts on Netflix's 3 Body Problem. In brief, they're really enjoying the show and reco...
The Three-Body Problem (Remembrance of Earth's Past #1) by Liu Cixin I Ch. 4-6
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa continue their read through of The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin. They explore the themes of science versus nature in the novel and un...
The Three-Body Problem (Remembrance of Earth's Past #1) by Liu Cixin I Ch. 1-3
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abu and Obssa begin their read through of the modern sci-fi classic The Three-Body Problem from Chinese author Liu Cixin. They explore the life of the...
Introducing Science Fiction Book Club
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome aboard! Science Fiction Book Club is a podcast for bookworms and stargazers. In every episode, hosts Abu and Obssa dive into the pages of thei...