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New Books in Science Fiction

New Books Network
Science Fiction
Philosophy
The Other Valley
The People Of the Ruins
My Heart Is Human
Scott Alexander Howard
Odile Ozan
World War I
Chinese Science Fiction
Acubens
Cyber Blood Virus
Joel Lodowick
The Clouds
Orbital
Kalpavigyan
Colonial Literature
Bengali Science Fiction
Time Travel
Grief
Memory

Bestselling and award-winning science fiction authors talk about their new books and much more in candid conversations with host Rob Wolf. Support our show by becoming a premium member! newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-fiction

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What happens if you took one of the classic characters of Chinese literary fiction and dropped him into early 20th-century China?

That’s the premise of Wu Jianren’s novel, New Story of the Stone (Columbia UP, 2025), written in 1905, which takes J... more

This interview is with one of the translators, M. Lynx Qualey.

A girl must save herself and her family after discovering her society's secrets in this sci-fi novel in translation.

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Recent Guests

Liz Webber
Professor of Instruction of Chinese and Research Professor at University of Rochester, specializing in Chinese Literature and translation.
University of Rochester
Episode: Wu Jianren, "New Story of the Stone: An Early Chinese Science Fiction Novel" (Columbia UP, 2025)
Kim Stanley Robinson
A leading science fiction novelist and voice in climate fiction.
Episode: 154 Planetary Boundaries are Non-Negotiable: Kim Stanley Robinson
Elizabeth Miller
Professor of English and Chair of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, and scholar of environmental literature.
Episode: 154 Planetary Boundaries are Non-Negotiable: Kim Stanley Robinson
Christy Climenhage
Author of The Midnight Project, an anticipated science fiction thriller.
Wolsak & Wynn
Episode: Christy Climenhage, "The Midnight Project" (Wolsak & Wynn, 2025)
Lindsay Wong
Award-winning author of "The Woo-Woo" and "Tell Me Pleasant Things About Immortality"
Penguin
Episode: Lindsay Wong, "Tell Me Pleasant Things about Immortality: Stories" (Penguin, 2023)
Rob Farley
Professor at the University of Kentucky, founder of the blog Lawyers, Guns, and Money.
University of Kentucky
Episode: The Politics of Andor (Season 2 Episodes 7-9): Truth and Discipline
Mellissa Chan
Award-winning journalist with roots in Hong Kong
Independent
Episode: Badiucao and Mellissa Chan, "You Must Take Part in Revolution" (Street Noise Books, 2024)
Ben Berman Ghan
Best-selling author from Toronto, Canada
Wolsak & Wynn
Episode: Ben Berman Ghan, "The Years Shall Run Like Rabbits" (Wolsak & Wynn, 2024)
Anna Moschovakis
A poet, translator, and novelist, author of 'An Earthquake Is a Shaking of the Surface of the Earth'
Episode: Anna Moschovakis, "An Earthquake Is a Shaking of the Surface of the Earth" (Soft Skull, 2024)

Host

Rob Wolf
Host of the podcast, known for his insightful interviews with authors and discussions that explore deeper themes in science fiction.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • A New Favorite

    Rob Wolf takes on all things sci-fi in this great interview podcast that highlights some of the best the genre has to offer-as well as some up-and-comers. Wolf’s questions are targeted and insightful, demonstrating that he has not just read the books he’s discussing, but has engaged with them and is genuinely interested to expand his understanding of the author’s intent. Any author should be so blessed as to have such an engaged reader. This care that he has for the books he platforms makes me w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OBGreen
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show!

    Marshall, host of the podcast, highlights all aspects of new reads and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    malfoxley
    United States4 years ago
  • My favorite book podcast!

    As witness to my love of this new book, science fiction/ fantasy podcast, of which I am a new listener, I have bought 5 books, put one previously purchased book on the top of my TBR stack and I have completed only 8 episodes starting back in 2011! The interviewers are knowledgeable, informed and well-read in the genre and ask questions that really engage the author. Great insights to the featured books and I enjoy hearing the authors talk about their craft and their excitement about this genre.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    7dogs7
    United States4 years ago
  • Another shill

    Could not keep politics out of a science fiction interview. Deleted

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TheMatrix
    United States5 years ago
  • Fantastic Interview Show

    This show's approach to interviews with authors about their influences and craft is fantastic. The interviews really dig into the work, the author's approach, the world of science fiction, etc. That makes for a show that feels more like a Lipton-style craft and life conversation than a simple PR-centered conversations. Those are the interviews I tune back into because I actually feel like I've learned something new and interesting.

    So if you love SF literature and you really want to hear author... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arconna
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the insightful nature of the author's interviews, often highlighting how Rob Wolf engages with them on deeper levels.
Reviews note the podcast's ability to not just discuss books but also explore the authors' thoughts on societal issues, marking it as both informative and thought-provoking.
The hosting style is praised for being genuine and knowledgeable, enhancing the overall quality of the conversations.

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Maria Dadouch, "I Want Golden Eyes" (U Texas Press, 2025)
Q: Can you explain a bit more about the translation process and your relationship with Sawad Hussain?
Marsha highlights the complexity of translating speculative fiction, emphasizing their ongoing communication during the translation process to ensure clarity and pacing in the narrative, culminating in a collaborative effort to achieve an engaging final product.
Maria Dadouch, "I Want Golden Eyes" (U Texas Press, 2025)
Q: What makes Maria Dadouch's work special to want to translate them into English?
Marsha believes that Maria's humor and her ability to engage young readers through funny and well-paced narratives are what makes her work desirable for translation into English.
Maria Dadouch, "I Want Golden Eyes" (U Texas Press, 2025)
Q: When did you first learn about Maria Dadouch's work and how did Sawad Hussain join you in translating this novel?
Marsha learned about Maria's work from Rania Abdur Rahman during her visits to book fairs, and mentioned that after being already interested in Dadouch's work, she was asked by the University of Texas Press to collaborate on the translation with Sawad Hussain.
Maria Dadouch, "I Want Golden Eyes" (U Texas Press, 2025)
Q: Can you explain what you are doing and what brought you to ArabLit Twitter in the beginning?
Marsha shares that she is the founding editor of ArabLit, which includes an online magazine and a small publishing house, and that she moved to Cairo to teach but found her niche in writing and literary translation.
154 Planetary Boundaries are Non-Negotiable: Kim Stanley Robinson
Q: What role do you see fiction playing in addressing the climate crisis?
Robinson believes fiction has an educational role, shaping ethics and awareness around climate issues through storytelling.

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The content features engaging conversations with bestselling and award-winning science fiction authors who discuss their latest works and the broader themes within the genre. Discussions often center on literary craft, influences, and the social and political contexts surrounding the authors' narratives, providing listeners with an in-depth look at contemporary trends in science fiction literature. This podcast is likely to appeal to avid readers, writers, and fans of the genre who are interested in understanding the creative process behind science fiction novels and the authors' perspectives on significant cultural issues.

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