93: Monstor

Published: June 3, 2012, 3:30 a.m.

b'Our book club takes a dive into the world of Paolo Bacigalupi, covering his award-winning novel \\u201cShip Breaker\\u201d as well as its recently-released follow-up, \\u201cThe Drowned Cities.\\u201d These books are apparently considered YA (or Young Adult) fiction, leading us to discuss what that label means, if anything. We also talk about Bacigalupi\\u2019s particular brand of eco-apocalypse, his use of science fiction to make us reconsider what\\u2019s going on today in the world, and how to pronounce his name. And of course, we coin a new word: it\\u2019s half monster, half mentor, all Scott McNulty.'