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The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin I Ch. 16-20
May 14, 2026
55m 12s
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin I Ch. 8-15
Apr 30, 2026
58m 21s
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin I Ch. 1-7
Apr 16, 2026
43m 28s
Project Hail Mary Movie Review
Apr 2, 2026
34m 02s
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir I Ch. 16-30
Mar 12, 2026
46m 19s
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| 5/14/26 |  The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin I Ch. 16-20 | Abu and Obssa complete their read-through of The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin. They discuss the lessons from this book about cultural exchange, and what it means to treat others through the lens of "I and Thou". Learn more at https://www.loreparty.com/science-fiction-book-club Keep up with the reading schedule: https://sfbc.netlify.app/schedule Join the conversation in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 55m 12s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 |  The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin I Ch. 8-15 | Abu and Obssa continue their read-through of The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin. They discuss the misunderstanding between Genly and Estraven, and break down the pitfalls of Orgoreyn's bureaucracy. Learn more at https://www.loreparty.com/science-fiction-book-club Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep up with the reading schedule: https://sfbc.netlify.app/schedule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 58m 21s | ||||||
| 4/16/26 |  The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin I Ch. 1-7 | Abu and Obssa begin their read-through of The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin. They discuss incredible impact and legacy of this book on the sci-fi genre, and it's profound explorations of gender and politics. Learn more at https://www.loreparty.com/science-fiction-book-club Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep up with the reading schedule: https://sfbc.netlify.app/schedule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 43m 28s | ||||||
| 4/2/26 |  Project Hail Mary Movie Review | In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the movie adaptation of Project Hail Mary. Learn more at https://www.loreparty.com/science-fiction-book-club Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep up with the reading schedule: https://sfbc.netlify.app/schedule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 34m 02s | ||||||
| 3/12/26 |  Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir I Ch. 16-30 | Abu and Obssa complete their read-through of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. They discuss the satisfying conclusion and break down Ryland Grace's character arc. Learn more at https://www.loreparty.com/science-fiction-book-club Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep up with the reading schedule: https://sfbc.netlify.app/schedule (00:00) Intro (03:05) Chapter Summaries (10:24) Our Impressions (23:33) Ryland Grace's Character Arc (26:55) The Philosophical Question of Grace's Amnesia (33:13) Are We All Capable of Bravery? (39:30) Our Final Ratings (41:40) Yes, We're Covering the Movie (42:10) What We're Reading Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 46m 19s | ||||||
| 2/26/26 |  Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir I Ch. 1-15 | Abu and Obssa begin their read-through of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. They discuss the tropes and science the book leans in to, and why it's not working for them. Learn more at https://www.loreparty.com/science-fiction-book-club Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep up with the reading schedule: https://sfbc.netlify.app/schedule (00:00) Intro (03:52) Chapter Summaries (20:38) Our Impressions (25:02) The Audiobook is Incredible (27:52) Why Abu Dislikes This Book (37:25) Andy Weir's Career (42:43) Writing Project Hail Mary (46:20) What We're Reading Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 50m 21s | ||||||
| 2/12/26 |  This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone I Ch. 13-25 | Abu and Obssa complete their read-through of This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. They explore the ways love fundamentally changes Red and Blue, and redefines what it means to win the war. Learn more at https://www.loreparty.com/science-fiction-book-club Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep up with the reading schedule: https://sfbc.netlify.app/schedule (00:00) Intro (02:59) Chapter Summaries (16:46) Our Impressions (23:25) Can This Story Be Adapted? (28:06) How Red and Blue Redefine Winning (29:36) Love is Creating Rather Than Destroying (32:45) Love is Ignoring War (35:00) Love is Choosing Risk and Freedom (37:59) This is How Love Wins (41:47) Our Ratings (44:28) What We're Reading Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 49m 04s | ||||||
| 1/29/26 |  This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone I Ch. 1-12 | Abu and Obssa begin their read-through of This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. They explore the depths of true connection, and the paradox of being lonely in an always-connected society. Learn more at https://www.loreparty.com/science-fiction-book-club Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep up with the reading schedule: https://sfbc.netlify.app/schedule (00:00) Intro (02:57) Chapter Summaries (08:59) Our Impressions (18:04) The Meta (20:03) Bigolas Dickolas Wolfwood (23:20) The Paradox of Connection and Loneliness (32:47) Making a True Connection With Someone (38:13) What To Read Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 42m 21s | ||||||
| 1/1/26 |  Anxiety Is the Dizziness of Freedom (Exhalation) by Ted Chiang | Abu and Obssa complete their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the ninth short story in the collection, Anxiety Is the Dizziness of Freedom, and explore the horrifying and empowering cost of true free will. Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season3 (00:00) Intro (02:38) Summary (07:17) Our Impressions (17:03) Free Will is Dizzying (21:22) Are Your Decisions Meaningless? (24:01) The Horrible Price of Free Will (27:08) Grappling with Infinite Possibilities (32:52) You Have the Power to Change (36:36) Final Ratings (39:24) What We're Reading Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 44m 05s | ||||||
| 12/18/25 |  Omphalos (Exhalation) by Ted Chiang | Abu and Obssa continue their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the eighth short story in the collection, Ompahlos, and explore the philosophy of existentialism. Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season3 (00:00) Intro (02:56) Summary (08:49) Our Impressions (15:43) A Small Nitpick (17:59) What is Existentialism? (19:46) Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir (21:17) Core Tenets of Existentialism (23:05) Critiques of Existentialism (25:40) Are We Existentialists? (29:34) The Absurd Part of Existentialism (33:31) What We're Reading Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 37m 39s | ||||||
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| 12/4/25 |  The Great Silence (Exhalation) by Ted Chiang | Abu and Obssa continue their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the seventh short story in the collection, The Great Silence, and explore how close we are to communicating with animals. Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 35m 33s | ||||||
| 11/20/25 |  The Truth of Fact, the Truth of Feeling (Exhalation) by Ted Chiang | Abu and Obssa continue their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the sixth short story in the collection, The Truth of Fact, the Truth of Feeling, and explore the ways technology has always helped us remember our lives. Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 32m 53s | ||||||
| 10/23/25 |  Dacey's Patent Automatic Nanny (Exhalation) by Ted Chiang | Abu and Obssa continue their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the fifth short story in the collection, Dacey's Patent Automatic Nanny, and explore the challenges of raising children in a technological world. Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 36m 21s | ||||||
| 10/16/25 |  The Lifecycle of Software Objects (Exhalation) by Ted Chiang | Abu and Obssa continue their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the fourth short story in the collection, The Lifecycle of Software Objects, and explore the realities of forming relationships with artificial intelligence. Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season3 (00:00) Intro (03:01) Summary (10:52) Our Impressions (16:40) Abu's Favorite Moment (18:25) Weakest Story in the Collection (20:38) The Icky Truth About Marco (23:15) Can We Have Relationships with AI? (28:22) The Case for AI Relationships (35:13) The Case Against AI Relationships (42:41) There Are No Shortcuts to Relationships (46:47) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 50m 51s | ||||||
| 10/9/25 |  What's Expected of Us (Exhalation) by Ted Chiang | Abu and Obssa continue their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the third short story in the collection, What's Expected of Us, and explore the existential dread of not having free will. Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 33m 48s | ||||||
| 10/2/25 |  Exhalation by Ted Chiang | Abu and Obssa continue their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the second short story in the collection, the titular Exhalation, and explore why humans are unique in their pursuit of meaning. Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 29m 12s | ||||||
| 9/11/25 |  The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate (Exhalation) by Ted Chiang | Abu and Obssa begin their read-through of Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the first short story in the collection, The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate, and explore the power of storytelling to change our perspective on life. Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 30m 58s | ||||||
| 8/28/25 |  Parable of the Sower (Earthseed #1) by Octavia E. Butler I Ch. 14-25 | Abu and Obssa complete their read-through of Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. They explore how Lauren Olamina embodies an ideal leader, the evolution of religion in the face of scientific understanding, and the importance of community and connection in survival. Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season3 (00:00) Intro (02:37) Chapter Summaries (11:17) Our Impressions (21:17) Lauren's Leadership Style (32:54) How Science Reshapes Religion (35:53) Does Religion Need Mysticism? (42:39) Survival Through Community (53:32) This Is More Important Than Survival (01:00:36) Final Ratings (01:03:37) What We're Reading Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 08m 02s | ||||||
| 8/14/25 |  Parable of the Sower (Earthseed #1) by Octavia E. Butler I Ch. 1-13 | Abu and Obssa begin their read-through of Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. They reflect on the relevance of Butler's work in today's society, highlighting the prophetic nature of her writing and the urgent themes that resonate with contemporary issues. In their takeaways, they analyze the character of Lauren as an unreliable narrator, and the dangers of denial in the face of change. Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season3 (00:00) Intro (03:17) Chapter Summaries (16:11) First Impressions (26:43) Octavia Butler's Career (33:52) The Danger of Denial (43:53) Lauren is an Unreliable Narrator (01:00:30) Up Next and Goodbye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 04m 33s | ||||||
| 7/11/25 |  Murderbot (Episode 10) | In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the season one finale of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot! Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season2 (00:00) Intro (00:57) Episode Recap (11:35) Our Impressions (14:36) Do This in Season 2 (16:19) The Show Finally Found It's Footing (18:10) Don't Give Up on This Show (20:08) Classic Sci-Fi Themes (22:10) Book 2 Easter Egg (23:45) Next Season (24:57) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 25m 45s | ||||||
| 7/4/25 |  Murderbot (Episode 9) | In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the ninth episode of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot! Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season2 (00:00) Intro (01:01) Episode Recap (07:31) Our Impressions (09:47) A Good Change From the Book (10:36) When This Show is at It's Funniest (12:31) Can't Believe Pin-Lee Did This (14:38) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 15m 50s | ||||||
| 6/27/25 |  Murderbot (Episode 8) | In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the eighth episode of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot! Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season2 (00:00) Intro (00:35) Episode Recap (05:30) Throuple Contract (08:09) Our Impressions (10:30) Will Murderbot Betray Them? (11:29) Best Scene in the Episode (15:18) Binge This Show (16:44) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 17m 39s | ||||||
| 6/20/25 |  Murderbot (Episode 7) | In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the seventh episode of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot! Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season2 (00:00) Intro (00:53) Episode Recap (05:07) Our Impressions (07:55) The Comedy is Hitting (09:02) Murderbot's Reality (11:35) Leebeebee Plot Device (12:28) Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 13m 35s | ||||||
| 6/13/25 |  Murderbot (Episode 6) | In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the sixth episode of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot! Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 17m 40s | ||||||
| 6/6/25 |  Murderbot (Episode 5) | In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on the fifth episode of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot! Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 14m 42s | ||||||
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4 placements across 2 markets.
Chart Positions
4 placements across 2 markets.