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In this episode, Perry Kaufman explains the difference between "hard" and "soft" science fiction and makes a couple recommendations (13:21), and Kristi Cates talks about books that readers of The Martian might also like (13:39). Plus, there's a new prize challenge. Perry's recommendations: Blindsight by Peter WattsRevelation Space by Alastair Reynolds Kristi's recommendations: The Mars Trilogy by Kim Stanley Robinson (Red Mars, Green Mars, Blue Mars)Packing For Mars by Mary RoachAlone In Antarctica by Felicity AstonAdrift: Seventy-Six Days Lost at Sea by Steven Callahan   Please let us know what you think! You can email us at normalpl.org, or tweet us @NPLTweets.