This month we read The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson. It was long!

DM: Lori

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Blazing Inferno Hellfire Sauce

A pickle lemonade tasting, hot sauces we have loved, and happy things.

After you listen, head over to our Happy Hour story highlight on instagram to see video of Petey romping around his shop!

This month we read A Desolation Called Peace by Arkady Martine. We had a ton of listener mail, so the book discussion starts around 10 minutes in.

DM: Haley

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Not exactly a Happy Hour (times are tough, y'all) but we kept recording after our Double Star episode. We tried a weird Capri Sun and talked about stuff.

Thanks to Raj for sending us his list of happy things!

This month we read Double Star by Robert Heinlein. Of all Heinlein's books, it was one of Connie Willis's three favorites!

DM: Amy

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You will like this podcast about Octavia Butler

The Locus Magazine 2025 fundraiser has just a few days left! Friend of the show Billy explains why it's important to support Locus.

Support Locus's 2025 Indiegogo campaign or donate any time!

More happy things!

This month we read Stand on Zanzibar by John Brunner. It was long!

DM: Lori

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Little Red Reviewer

TV Tropes

A new thing we're trying - occasional episodes in which we share 5 things making us happy lately. No genre content, just chatting.

We're 2025 Hugo finalists! Thank you so much to everyone who nominated us. Check out our voter packet submission. See the full list of finalists here.

Hope to see you in Seattle!!