Jacob and William are bringing you their shortest episode ever, in honor of their shortest book yet: Binti by Nnedi Okorafor, a slim science-fiction novella that carries big themes in its tiny little package. But first, William confesses a very William-coded mistake he made from his fantasy coma sickbed, and outlines his pitch to Make Jurassic Park Great Again. Then, Jacob gives a spoiler-free update on his journey through The Name of All Things, book two of Jenn Lyons' A Chorus of Dragons, and tours his dad's library.

UPCOMING EPISODES IN AUGUST:

• Next week: Classics Corner–The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle
• Millennial Nostalgia–Weetzie Bat by Francesca Lia Block
• Alien Earth
• Silver Elite by Dani Francis