Episode

Summer Reading List Part 2: Sci-Fi, Spy Fiction & Analog Treasures

Podcast: Modem Futura
Published: Jul 7, 2026
Duration seconds: 1814
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Summary

Sean and Andrew wrap up their summer reading list with Terry Pratchett, Connie Willis, Henri Cartier-Bresson, La Jetée, Slow Horses, Silo, and more — exploring why the best books and films are the ones that keep working on you long after you finish them.