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

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Podcast: [Modem Futura](https://stenobird.com/podcast/modem-futura-7035675)
Published: 2026-07-07T08:00:00+00:00
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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.

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