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We’re at the moment studying Tade Thompson’s award-winning novel Rosewater, set in a future Nigeria. Its focus is a group (the titular Rosewater) that has grown up round a mysterious alien biodome with unusual therapeutic powers. We don’t know a lot in regards to the aliens, however they’ve additionally created a “xeno-sphere” that sure “delicate” human psychics can entry. Kaaro, our protagonist, a former prison turned authorities agent, is certainly one of these sensitives – and he’s on the lookout for solutions.
You may learn an extract from Rosewater, and Thompson has additionally written us an essay about how he got here to put in writing it.
If you wish to atone for a few of our previous E-book Membership studying, our picks are listed in reverse chronological order under, together with extracts, articles and movies from our authors. Comfortable studying!
All Methods Pink by Martha Wells
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Martha Wells on what a machine intelligence may need
Nuclear Struggle: A situation by Annie Jacobsen
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Annie Jacobson on the “surprising truths” a few nuclear assault
In Ascension by Martin MacInnes
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Martin MacInnes: ‘It’s all however not possible life exists, and but it’s right here’
The Future by Naomi Alderman
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Naomi Alderman on why she explored the corrupting energy of tech billionaires in The Future
Learn our overview of The Future
Julia by Sandra Newman
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Sandra Newman on retelling 1984 from a feminine perspective
The Seventh Son by Sebastian Faulks
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Sebastian Faulks: ‘Homo sapiens is a really odd creature’
Bridge by Lauren Beukes
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Lauren Beukes on why she tackled the multiverse in Bridge
Learn our overview of Bridge
Pod by Laline Paull
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Laline Paull on why she wrote Pod from the attitude of a dolphin
Watch a video interview with Laline Paull
The Ferryman by Justin Cronin
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Justin Cronin on the books and movies that impressed The Ferryman
Learn our overview of The Ferryman
