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Jun 2024
31m 11s

Ep. 724: Summer (Science & Sci Fi) Reads

Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay
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Astronomy Cast Ep. 724: Summer (Science & Sci Fi) ReadsFraser & Pamela list their favorite books! Take notes! It’s almost time for our summer hiatus. A time to catch up on all that reading. We’ll give you some book recommendations, and what we’re hoping to read during the summer. Streamed live Jun 20, 2024. From Pamela: I also have a favor to ask - I'm work ... Show More
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