2. a book with a STEM theme

[Jillian]

From the Challenge Topic Clarifications thread: This is any book that covers a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) topic. This does not have to be nonfiction, but it must be based on real-life science (not magic or mystical elements). For example, something like The Martian, which is fiction, could work because it is heavily based in engineering and technology concepts, even if the story itself is made up.

Use this thread to discuss progress on this challenge topic, such as:

* Ask for or provide reading suggestions
* Discuss how/why you chose the book you did for this topic
* Note how you liked the book you chose
* Anything special about the book you chose
* Learnings or things you got out of the book
* Ask for guidance on what books can "count" for this topic (don't worry, I'll monitor this thread and update the clarifications for this topic, if necessary)

Whatever you want to talk about regarding this particular challenge topic!

[ladymurmur]

Deidra's recommentation for The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women in the general recommendations thread got me thinking about other STEM themed titles that I have enjoyed.

A couple of fiction options:
Ninefox Gambit - a science fiction world where mathematics, and people's belief therein actually affects the rules of reality. I have never read anything quite like it.
The Hydrogen Murder - a science/chemistry themed cozy mystery, first in a series. I'm starting to think that there is a themed cozy series ouot there for EVERYTHING!

Nonfiction -
A Brief History of Time - Has been many years since I last read this, but it has stuck with me.

[Jillian]

ladymurmur wrote: "Deidra's recommentation for The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women in the general recommendations thread got me thinking about other STEM themed titles that I h..."

These are all great ideas! All of these look interesting to me. I might have to change my choice for this one! :D

[ladymurmur]

Just saw one today that might appeal: Enchantress of Numbers - a novel about Ada Lovelace, considered to bethe first computer programmer.

[Jillian]

ladymurmur wrote: "Just saw one today that might appeal: Enchantress of Numbers - a novel about Ada Lovelace, considered to bethe first computer programmer."

Oh, how cool! There area lot of great choices for this topic--I am not sure how I will choose! XD

[Jillian]

Got an interesting recommendation from a coworker for this: The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic--and How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World!

[ladymurmur]

One of this month's free Audible Originals works for this prompt - A Grown-Up Guide to Dinosaurs by Ben Garrod

[Jillian]

I have listened to the dino one!! It was pretty good and you can’t beat the price!

[ladymurmur]

Agreed - I really enjoyed this one, and the price is certainly right!