78 Books Scientific American Recommends in 2024
A collection of nonfiction and fiction books Scientific American editorial staff and contributors read and recommend in 2024
Merry Dooley · 3 months ago · 8 minutes read

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Tiny reviews for books from Shirley Jackson, Martha Wells, Alexandre Dumas, Stanislaw Lem, Stephen Baxter, Stephen King, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Dan Jones, Carlo Rovelli and more.
Merry Dooley · Created 3 months ago · 4 minutes read
Finishing the Read: A Conversation with Diana M. Pho by Arley Sorg
Diana M. Pho was born and raised in the suburbs of Massachusetts. She’s lived in NYC most of her adult life, but has also traveled extensively, including studying abroad in […]
Merry Dooley · Created 3 months ago · 4 minutes read
Pollard poetry prize shortlist revealed
Books newsletter: Authors’ Club Best First Novel Award; Irish Writers Centre events; ACIS award for Arlen House; Cló Iar-Chonnacht and Cúirt turn 40; Seachtain na Gaeilge
Merry Dooley · Created about 1 month ago · 3 minutes read
Beyond the spotlight: Unveiling the gender bias curtain in movie reviews
Historically, the film industry has been male-dominated both in front of and behind the camera, resulting in a longstanding gender imbalance in storytelling and representation. This legacy of male-centric narratives may unconsciously influence critics’ expect…
Merry Dooley · Created 2 months ago · 3 minutes read
The 2025 Hugo Awards: My Hugo Ballot
Just recently Paul wrote about finding it impossible to focus, much less write about, anything but the current five alarm fire in your political system. I get that, but to be blunt, that sort of chaos has been a constant in my life for something like two year…
Merry Dooley · Created about 1 month ago · 3 minutes read
Messengers from the Stars: On Science Fiction and Fantasy No. 9, 2026
updated:  Saturday, March 22, 2025 - 8:16am Messengers from the Stars deadline for submissions:  Monday, September 1, 2025 Messengers from the Stars: On Science Fiction and Fantasy No. 9, 2026 Guest Editor: Alexandra Cheira Co-Editor: Ana Rita Mar…
Merry Dooley · Created 7 days ago · 3 minutes read
Reading for quality over quantity
Anne and guest Caroline Hines talk about finding the balance between pursuing numerical reading goals and reading for pure enjoyment. The post Reading for quality over quantity appeared first on Modern Mrs Darcy.
Merry Dooley · Created 3 months ago · 2 minutes read
Reads for the Rest of Us: The Most Anticipated Feminist Books of 2025
As we enter a new year and an uncertain future, it’s clear that some of us need to read more than others, but we all need to read for relaxation, inspiration and knowledge.  I hope you’ll make it a goal to carve out some time to read, and I’m here to give you…
Merry Dooley · Created 2 months ago · 1 minute read
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Merry Dooley · Created 3 months ago · 1 minute read