The Calculating Stars
A Lady Astronaut Novel (Lady Astronaut (1))
by Mary Robinette Kowal
Should I read this?
Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Alternate History, Most Recommended Books, and Science Fiction.
On a cold spring night in 1952, a huge meteorite fell to earth and obliterated much of the east coast of the United States, including Washington D.C. The ensuing climate cataclysm will soon render the earth inhospitable for humanity, as the last such meteorite did for the dinosaurs. This looming threat calls for a radically accelerated effort to co...
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Alternate History, Most Recommended Books, and Science Fiction.
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Patrick Rothfuss
“Hey everyone, It's #BookLoversDay, so I'd like to bring one to your attention one of the best books I've read lately: The Calculating Stars by @MaryRobinette. I was expecting it to be good, but not this good. You should read it. Seriously.”
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