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Keep Mars Weird Is a Hilarious Satire of Austin
In Neal Pollack's sci-fi novel, young people voyage out in search of the ultimate party—only to find the Red Planet is ruled by a real estate developer.
Photograph: Sean Pavone/Getty Images
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The Geek's Guide to the Galaxy is a podcast hosted by author David Barr Kirtley and produced by Lightspeed Magazine editor John Joseph Adams. The show features conversations about fantasy & science fiction in books, movies, games, and comics, as well as related subjects such as science, history, and critical thinking. Guests have included Neil ... Read more
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