Christopher asked Ada Palmer:

In a previous question you indicated the title of "The Will to Battle" referred to a quotation from Hobbes. I had not read Hobbes before so I read "Leviathan" to prepare for it and I think it deepened my appreciation for "The Will to Battle." What should I read to get ready for "Perhaps the Stars"?

Ada Palmer I don't think anything will prepare you as well as the Iliad. Ideally the Fagles translation. Ideally the audiobook thereof read by Derek Jacobi.

"The Stars My Destination" and familiarizing yourself with Gundam would also be assets.

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I just finished Jo Walton's "The Just City" and she quotes you in the front, from "Dogs of Peace." My question -- is that an alternate title or another book?

Emily asked Ada Palmer:

Do you have a release date for "Perhaps the Stars"? The evil bots at amazon have deleted my pre-order altogether! (And I can't re-pre-order it for whatever reason).

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How do competitive sports work in "Terra Ignota"? Are there separate leagues for men and women, like in our world? If yes, which one did Sniper compete in? If not, is that not a major issue for female athletes in many sports?

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In a previous question you indicated the title of "The Will to Battle" referred to a quotation from Hobbes. I had not read Hobbes before so I read "Leviathan" to prepare for it and I think it deepened my appreciation for "The Will to Battle." What should I read to get ready for "Perhaps the Stars"?

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I just finished Jo Walton's "The Just City" and she quotes you in the front, from "Dogs of Peace." My question -- is that an alternate title or another book?

Do you have a release date for "Perhaps the Stars"? The evil bots at amazon have deleted my pre-order altogether! (And I can't re-pre-order it for whatever reason).

How do competitive sports work in "Terra Ignota"? Are there separate leagues for men and women, like in our world? If yes, which one did Sniper compete in? If not, is that not a major issue for female athletes in many sports?

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