The Sci-Fi Novel That Predicted 2026
About this episode
Jeff and Rebecca explore Octavia Butler's prescient novel and discuss her legacy in science fiction.
Jeff and Rebecca explore Octavia Butler's eerily prescient 1993 novel, The Parable of the Sower, and discuss Butler's legacy and enduring impact on science fiction. This episode, one of our most popular to date, originally ran in November, 2025. Subscribe to our free newsletter, and become a member for access to early, ad-free listening and bonus content. Follow Zero to Well-Read on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Email us: zerotowellread@bookriot.com Thank you to ThriftBooks for being the presenting sponsor of this season of Zero to Well-Read! Zero to Well-Read is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/wellread with code wellread. Exclusions apply. Go to quince.com/wellread for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Hosts: Jeff, Rebecca
Topics covered
- science fiction
- Octavia Butler
- literature
- cultural impact
- predictions
- legacy
Keywords
- Octavia Butler
- The Parable of the Sower
- science fiction
- literature
- cultural impact
- 2026 predictions
Sponsors
ThriftBooks, BollAndBranch.com, quince.com
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Airwave Podcast Network, BollAndBranch.com, quince.com
Books & works: The Parable of the Sower
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