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Call Number: Science Fiction / Kowal, Mary, Adult Book / Fiction / Science Fiction / General / Kowal, Mary Robinette
On Shelf At: Downtown Library

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Downtown 2nd Floor 4-week checkout	Science Fiction / Kowal, Mary	4-week checkout	On Shelf
Malletts Adult Books 4-week checkout	Adult Book / Fiction / Science Fiction / General / Kowal, Mary Robinette	4-week checkout	Due 04-17-2024
Traverwood Adult Books 4-week checkout	Adult Book / Fiction / Science Fiction / General / Kowal, Mary Robinette	4-week checkout	Due 05-11-2024
Westgate Adult Books 4-week checkout	Adult Book / Fiction / Science Fiction / General / Kowal, Mary Robinette	4-week checkout	Due 05-12-2024

"A lady astronaut novel."
On a cold spring night in 1952, a huge meteorite fell to earth and obliterated much of the east coast of the United States, including Washington D.C. The ensuing climate cataclysm will soon render the earth inhospitable for humanity, as the last such meteorite did for the dinosaurs. This looming threat calls for a radically accelerated effort to colonize space, and requires a much larger share of humanity to take part in the process. Elma York's experience as a WASP pilot and mathematician earns her a place in the International Aerospace Coalition's attempts to put man on the moon, as a calculator. But with so many skilled and experienced women pilots and scientists involved with the program, it doesn't take long before Elma begins to wonder why they can't go into space, too. Elma's drive to become the first Lady Astronaut is so strong that even the most dearly held conventions of society may not stand a chance against her.

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Engaging alt history novel submitted by cullmann on July 18, 2020, 8:15am Kowal's novel is an alternate history of space travel in mid 20th century. She also takes on sexism and racism with sensitivity and strength. This is an engaging read that you'll fly through -- and there are two more books to read if you want more of these characters!

The start to my favorite series! submitted by emeryca on June 30, 2023, 8:06pm No complaints about this book, it slaps. Love a lady astronaut.