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Every book Stephen Carris recommended on podcasts

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  • Stephen Carris has recommended or discussed 6 books on podcasts, as of February 26, 2021.
  • Stephen Carris has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of February 26, 2021.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of February 26, 2021.
  • The 3 books Stephen Carris has mentioned in the most episodes, as of February 26, 2021: Kindred, Dawn and Bloodchild.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Stephen Carris aired on February 26, 2021.

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Guest on The Book Review · 6 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Stephen Carris, as evidenced through appearances on The Book Review podcast, demonstrates a deep engagement with speculative fiction and the expansive literary universe of Octavia Butler. During discussions on the program, Carris explored multiple works by Butler, offering recommendations and insights into her diverse bibliography. He identified the time-travel narrative Kindred as the definitive starting point for readers approaching Butler's work for the first time, noting that it employs a distinct approach to time travel that transcends hard science fiction conventions. For readers seeking a personal favorite, Carris highlighted Dawn as a standout departure from her other writings. Beyond these, Carris discussed Butler's broader thematic range, examining the dystopian framework of the Parable series, which includes Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents. He also touched upon her vampire novel Fledgling and recounted his personal discovery of the short story collection Bloodchild after spotting it in a bookstore. Through these various discussions, Carris maps out a comprehensive guide to reading and appreciating Butler's speculative worlds, emphasizing both her famous novels and her shorter fiction.

Books recommended by Stephen Carris

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  1. Kindred

    Octavia Butler · Recommended · 1 episode

    Kindred by Octavia Butler is a classic science fiction and time-travel novel that examines slavery, history, resilience, and human connection.

    Discussed
    “and really just like dive in deeper like in Kindred you know that's a that's a time travel story and it's and it's a time travel story that wouldn't even qualify as what they call hard science fiction”
    The Book Review Lauren Oyler Talks About Deception Online 2021-02-26 Listen at 28:55
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Dawn

    Octavia E. Butler · Recommended · 1 episode

    Dawn is a science fiction novel by Octavia E.

    Recommended
    “I think my favorite book is Dawn and and I really like Dawn just because I mean it's kind of a departure from hery”
    The Book Review Lauren Oyler Talks About Deception Online 2021-02-26 Listen at 43:09
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. Bloodchild

    Octavia E. Butler · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “I think I was just in a bookstore probably a Barnes & Noble because I'm from the BBS and I just saw a blood child and I think something resonated like about the cover maybe the name”
    The Book Review Lauren Oyler Talks About Deception Online 2021-02-26 Listen at 33:36
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  4. Fledgling

    Octavia E. Butler · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “and what about vampires fledgling”
    The Book Review Lauren Oyler Talks About Deception Online 2021-02-26 Listen at 39:50
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  5. Parable of the Sower

    Octavia E. Butler · Discussed · 1 episode

    Parable of the Sower by Octavia E.

    Discussed
    “her Parable series parable of the SE and parable of the talents that's more of a a dystopia”
    The Book Review Lauren Oyler Talks About Deception Online 2021-02-26 Listen at 39:13
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  6. Parable of the Talents

    Octavia E. Butler · Discussed · 1 episode

    Parable of the Talents by Octavia E.

    Discussed
    “her Parable series parable of the SE and parable of the talents that's more of a a dystopia”
    The Book Review Lauren Oyler Talks About Deception Online 2021-02-26 Listen at 39:13
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Lauren Oyler Talks About Deception OnlineThe Book Review2021-02-267