Hugonauts: The Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time
Brent Gaisford, Cody TroyerExplore the best of sci-fi with Brent and Cody. Each episode dives into a single book or series in the sci-fi cannon. Author interviews, reviews and analysis, and related book recommendations. Happy reading y'all!
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 90 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsBooks | |||
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We've got 18 books and series we highly recommend, so there's something here for all kinds of readers - and at the end of the episode we rank our top 3 to bring you the best of the best.
What is space opera? Books with big characters and a bigger w... more
This might be the best sci-fi book out there about nanotechnology. But Stephenson has so many good ones that this one isn't his best book - some of the characters lose their way, and it drags in the middle.
Oh, and one more good recommendation we f... more
From Sumeria, to Greece, to India, to the depths of the dark ages we explore the stories that have inspired everything that came later with a professor of mythology and medieval literature. This particular professor also happens to be Cody's mom, so ... more
Whether you like ripping page turners, incredible characters, books that make you laugh out loud, exploring unforgettable new worlds, or literary books that will make you see the world in a new way, there's a great intro to scifi out there for everyo... more
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- A Bright Spot in these “Unprecedented Times”
I’ve been listening to Hugonauts podcast for a while now, and it’s been one of the bright spots in my weeks! I found myself wanting to get back into reading after a long dry spell and have really enjoyed getting my recommendations from Cody and Brent with their lighthearted banter and interesting insights. More than that, I adore the book club they’ve started in their Discord and highly recommend joining if you love sci-fi - echoing Cody’s sentiments in the latest episode, it’s such a fun and br... more
Apple Podcasts5Sell-any?
United States10 months ago - Getting back into books & this was much needed!
I’m getting back into books (my favorite genre has always been sci fi) and a lot of the books I’m considering buying have been reviewed throughout the show. This is also an attempt to challenge myself to build my first personal library
Apple Podcasts5nbvg246!United Statesa year ago I loved the book reviews, but the last podcast I listened to they started right off talking politics. They said they knew they shouldn't but then did it anyway. If I wanted to hear about politics I would have listened to a political podcast. It's just very disappointing.
Audible3Thomas RichardsUnited Statesa year ago- I used to love it, but they started talking politics.
I loved the book reviews, but the last podcast I listened to they started right off talking politics. They said they knew they shouldn't but then did it anyway. If I wanted to hear about politics I would have listened to a political podcast. It's just very disappointing.
Audible3Thomas RichardsUnited Statesa year ago - My fave book podcast, always fun!
Have found a bunch of books I liked, and the hosts have gotten really fun over time
Apple Podcasts5Bkk216United Statesa year ago
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