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Season 3, Episode 1: YCPL Ripples in Space: The Science Fiction Hall of Fame Pt. 1


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Welcome to the third episode of Ripples in Space hosted by the Yadkin County Public Library.  Each month we review a new science fiction book and discuss major scientific concepts used throughout the story.   For this episode, we are reviewing The Science Fiction Hall of Fame Volume One is a collection of the best in science fiction stories from the years 1929-1964.

This week, we meet some of the most prolific science fiction writers in history; Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Richard Matheson, and Alfred Bester.  We meet a murderous android who is specifically programmed not to harm, a group of explorers who land on a Mars that looks quite familiar and encounter people on the planet Lagash 4 hours before the possible end of the world. 

Each week, other staff members will be bringing you more topics.  Be sure to check back each Wednesday at 1pm for a new episode.   Feel free to follow and connect with us on www.facebook.com/yadkincountypubliclibrary  www.pinterest.com/yadkinlibrary  twitter.com/YadkinL and www.instagram.com/yadkincountypubliclibrary . And contact us if you have any questions! Email:[email protected] and Phone: 336-679-8792.

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