Numbers, Novellas, and a Touch of Holiday Cheer

Andrea and Elizabeth delve into the world of novellas, discussing the defining characteristics of a novella and the blurry line where it becomes a novel. They share their favorite short reads of the past month, including Automatic Noodle, The Outsiders, and Amsterdam. The episode also highlights Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, exploring its cultural impact, the accuracy of its numerous adaptations, and its enduring significance as a holiday classic. 00:00 Introduction to Novellas00:46 Defining a Novella04:39 Novella Stats06:24 Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz10:45 The Outsiders by SE Hinton13:06 Amsterdam by Ian McEwan15:02 A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens24:27 The Fantasy Elements in A Christmas Carol28:18 Recommending a Classic30:25 Wrapping UpBooks mentioned in this episode:I’m a Fan by Sheena PatelThe Outsiders by SE HintonAmsterdam by Ian McEwanAutomatic Noodle by Annalee NewitzA Christmas Carol by Charles DickensWater Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao - Our December Book PickSFWA Nebula Award Criteriahttps://nebulas.sfwa.org/about-the-nebulas/nebula-rules/Hugo Award Criteriahttps://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-categories/ A Christmas Carol Audiobook - Narrated by Patrick Stewarthttps://open.spotify.com/show/5q6TxUY7gYLCEbCNAh24Yt?si=192f9fdc5fca485f A Christmas Carol at Grand Stree Theatre, Helena, MThttps://grandstreettheatre.com/event/a-christmas-carol/Michael Caine Loves The Muppet Christmas Carol as Much as You DoBy Lauren Larson, December 15, 2016https://www.gq.com/story/michael-caine-muppet-christmas-carol-interview Support the ShowExplore our Bookshop.org storefront to find the books we discuss. Purchases support independent bookstores and help keep the podcast going.https://bookshop.org/shop/galaxiesandgoddesses