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Semicolon » Blog Archive » Saturday Review of Books: July 18, 2009 — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:50:00 +0000

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By: Jennifer (5 Minutes for Books)

Jennifer (5 Minutes for Books) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:07:05 +0000

I love books that make something inaccessible (like science for me!) fun and interesting. I’m glad that this one did that.

By: Linna

Linna — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:39:40 +0000

I have a passion for astrology. I was in such club in high school. Pluto has always been my favorite planet. No kidding. Probably, it’s that farthest, thus the lonliest. And now it has become something like an outcast. I feel sorry for it. It’s good to learn that there are kids and students feeling a pang for its demotion.

By: Belle

Belle — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 04:08:32 +0000

I love books about science, and an astrophysicist who writes with humor? Irresistible!

By: Laurel Kornfeld

Laurel Kornfeld — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:44:34 +0000

J. Claire M.: Remember, the “experts” still do not agree on this. In addition to the other books I mentioned above, try “Pluto Confidential,” written by two authors with opposing perspectives on this issue–Stephen P. Maran and Laurence A. Marschall.

By: J. Claire M.

J. Claire M. — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:17:29 +0000

Sounds like a really interesting read. I remember when I was little my siblings and I check out an audio book from the library on all of the different planets. It had a fun fact song for each planet which has always stuck with me some 15+ years later. I was very BUMMED when I heard that the “experts” were changing their story on Pluto’s status…once again.
I’d love to see the history behind all the hub-bub and this book looks like a very entertaining way to do so! Thanks for the review!

By: Rose

Rose — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:39:34 +0000

Thanks for the review! I hadn’t heard of this book, but I like scientist authors with wicked senses of humor. Very interesting on the planet debate.