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City, by Clifford Simak, with Christine Baker

City, by Clifford Simak, with Christine Baker

Back to a regular episode this time with Clifford Simak’s City, winner of the International Fantasy Award in 1953, and I’m joined by the newest entry in what I call The Hugo Collective, Christine Baker from the excellent podcast, Hugo History! We go pretty much full spoilers right away, but this is a 70+ year … Continue reading “City, by Clifford Simak, with Christine Baker”

Hugos There Podcast #1: The Demolished Man (feat. Colin Kuskie)

Hugos There Podcast #1: The Demolished Man (feat. Colin Kuskie)

Tension, apprehension and dissension have begun! In this first episode of the Hugos There Podcast, Seth is joined by his Take Me To Your Reader co-host, Colin Kuskie, to discuss the very first Hugo Award winning novel, Alfred Bester’s The Demolished Man, winner of the 1953 Hugo.   Notes: Take Me To Your Reader (Seth … Continue reading “Hugos There Podcast #1: The Demolished Man (feat. Colin Kuskie)”

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The Demolished Man
really liked it
The Demolished Man
by Alfred Bester
Covered on Episode #1 with Colin Kuskie
Dune
it was amazing
Dune
by Frank Herbert
Covered on Episode #2 with Michael Gabriel.
Hyperion
it was amazing
Hyperion
by Dan Simmons
Covered on Episode #3 with Jeff Palermo.
Neuromancer
liked it
Neuromancer
by William Gibson
Covered on Episode #4 with Lisa Schmeiser.
Speaker for the Dead
it was amazing
Speaker for the Dead
by Orson Scott Card
Seth's favorite book. Episode to be posted soon.
The Diamond Age: Or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer
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The Diamond Age: Or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer
by Neal Stephenson
Podcast discussion with Jason Snell of The Incomparable for Episode 6.
The Three-Body Problem
really liked it
The Three-Body Problem
by Liu Cixin
Discussion with Carrie Lynn in Episode #7
Lord of Light
really liked it
Lord of Light
by Roger Zelazny
Great discussion with Ben DeBono on this one on the podcast!
Cyteen
liked it
Cyteen
by C.J. Cherryh
This is a large book. A good one, but a large one. I discussed it with Scott McNulty on the podcast.
Redshirts
really liked it
Redshirts
by John Scalzi
Excellent discussion with Matt Anderson on the podcast.
Gateway
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Gateway
by Frederik Pohl
Really fun read here, reminiscent of the California and Alaska Gold Rushes. Plenty of adventure and lots of thought-provoking ideas. Full podcast discussion here.

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  • City, by Clifford Simak, with Christine Baker May 1, 2026
  • Foundational Fantasy: Magician, by Raymond E. Feist, with guest James Ralston April 1, 2026
  • Foundational Fantasy: Nine Princes in Amber, by Roger Zelazny, with guest Paul Weimer March 1, 2026
  • Foundational Fantasy: Redwall, by Brian Jacques, with guest Colin Kuskie February 1, 2026
  • Bonus! Favorite 2025 Reads, with Mandy Self and Megan Cutter January 14, 2026

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Hugos's bookshelf: read

The Demolished Man
really liked it
The Demolished Man
by Alfred Bester
Covered on Episode #1 with Colin Kuskie
Dune
it was amazing
Dune
by Frank Herbert
Covered on Episode #2 with Michael Gabriel.
Hyperion
it was amazing
Hyperion
by Dan Simmons
Covered on Episode #3 with Jeff Palermo.
Neuromancer
liked it
Neuromancer
by William Gibson
Covered on Episode #4 with Lisa Schmeiser.
Speaker for the Dead
it was amazing
Speaker for the Dead
by Orson Scott Card
Seth's favorite book. Episode to be posted soon.
The Diamond Age: Or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer
really liked it
The Diamond Age: Or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer
by Neal Stephenson
Podcast discussion with Jason Snell of The Incomparable for Episode 6.
The Three-Body Problem
really liked it
The Three-Body Problem
by Liu Cixin
Discussion with Carrie Lynn in Episode #7
Lord of Light
really liked it
Lord of Light
by Roger Zelazny
Great discussion with Ben DeBono on this one on the podcast!
Cyteen
liked it
Cyteen
by C.J. Cherryh
This is a large book. A good one, but a large one. I discussed it with Scott McNulty on the podcast.
Redshirts
really liked it
Redshirts
by John Scalzi
Excellent discussion with Matt Anderson on the podcast.
Gateway
really liked it
Gateway
by Frederik Pohl
Really fun read here, reminiscent of the California and Alaska Gold Rushes. Plenty of adventure and lots of thought-provoking ideas. Full podcast discussion here.

goodreads.com

Recent Episodes

  • City, by Clifford Simak, with Christine Baker May 1, 2026
  • Foundational Fantasy: Magician, by Raymond E. Feist, with guest James Ralston April 1, 2026
  • Foundational Fantasy: Nine Princes in Amber, by Roger Zelazny, with guest Paul Weimer March 1, 2026
  • Foundational Fantasy: Redwall, by Brian Jacques, with guest Colin Kuskie February 1, 2026
  • Bonus! Favorite 2025 Reads, with Mandy Self and Megan Cutter January 14, 2026

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  • January 2017

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