Book · 2018 · Comics & graphic novels, science fiction
The Expanse
Why people recommend it
The Expanse by James S. A. Corey is a sprawling hard science fiction book series that later inspired a well-known television adaptation, depicting a future where humanity has colonized the solar system. Jim Pethokoukis recommended the series during his appearance on The Ezra Klein Show in an episode titled A Conservative Futurist and a Supply-Side Liberal Walk Into a Podcast … which aired on May 21, 2024. As part of a concluding segment where guest recommendations were shared with host Ezra Klein and the listeners, Pethokoukis brought up the books because of his frequent engagement with science fiction themes in his own writing. He noted that the narrative serves as a compelling entry point into the genre and reminded the audience of its successful transition to the screen as a television series. Through this endorsement, Pethokoukis connected his professional interest in futuristic optimism and technological advancement with speculative fiction, offering science fiction fans in the audience a sprawling, imaginative, and thought-provoking narrative universe exploring interstellar geopolitics and human survival.
Who recommended it
- Jim Pethokoukis Recommended
Jim Pethokoukis — 1 mention
“I would also recommend since I write about sci-fi so much on my book the expans series which they turned into a a TV series”