{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Galaxies and Goddesses: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Bookcast","title":"Numbers, Novellas, and a Touch of Holiday Cheer","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b1b22eb3\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1916,"description":"Andrea and Elizabeth delve into the world of novellas, discussing the defining characteristics of a novella and the blurry line where it becomes a novel. They share their favorite short reads of the past month, including Automatic Noodle, The Outsiders, and Amsterdam. The episode also highlights Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, exploring its cultural impact, the accuracy of its numerous adaptations, and its enduring significance as a holiday classic. 00:00 Introduction to Novellas00:46 Defining a Novella04:39 Novella Stats06:24 Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz10:45 The Outsiders by SE Hinton13:06 Amsterdam by Ian McEwan15:02 A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens24:27 The Fantasy Elements in A Christmas Carol28:18 Recommending a Classic30:25 Wrapping UpBooks mentioned in this episode:I’m a Fan by Sheena PatelThe Outsiders by SE HintonAmsterdam by Ian McEwanAutomatic Noodle by Annalee NewitzA Christmas Carol by Charles DickensWater Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao - Our December Book PickSFWA Nebula Award Criteriahttps://nebulas.sfwa.org/about-the-nebulas/nebula-rules/Hugo Award Criteriahttps://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-categories/ A Christmas Carol Audiobook - Narrated by Patrick Stewarthttps://open.spotify.com/show/5q6TxUY7gYLCEbCNAh24Yt?si=192f9fdc5fca485f A Christmas Carol at Grand Stree Theatre, Helena, MThttps://grandstreettheatre.com/event/a-christmas-carol/Michael Caine Loves The Muppet Christmas Carol as Much as You DoBy Lauren Larson, December 15, 2016https://www.gq.com/story/michael-caine-muppet-christmas-carol-interview Support the ShowExplore our Bookshop.org storefront to find the books we discuss. Purchases support independent bookstores and help keep the podcast going.https://bookshop.org/shop/galaxiesandgoddesses ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/bnX4vU-OLjNeTuZiDcsuCA3k6RYXisfD4BX5ojImheg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wMzA3/M2IzN2M3MzMwNjc5/OTY0OTFhMGM0Yzdk/N2Y4Ni5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}