Andrea and Elizabeth delve into the world of novellas, discussing the defining characteristics of a novella and the blurry line where it becomes a novel. They share their favorite short reads of the past month, including Automatic Noodle, The Outsiders, and Amsterdam. The episode also highlights Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, exploring its cultural impact, the accuracy of its numerous adaptations, and its enduring significance as a holiday classic.

00:00 Introduction to Novellas

00:46 Defining a Novella

04:39 Novella Stats

06:24 Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz

10:45 The Outsiders by SE Hinton

13:06 Amsterdam by Ian McEwan

15:02 A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

24:27 The Fantasy Elements in A Christmas Carol

28:18 Recommending a Classic

30:25 Wrapping Up

Books mentioned in this episode:

I’m a Fan by Sheena Patel

The Outsiders by SE Hinton

Amsterdam by Ian McEwan

Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao - Our December Book Pick

SFWA Nebula Award Criteria

https://nebulas.sfwa.org/about-the-nebulas/nebula-rules/

Hugo Award Criteria

https://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-categories/

A Christmas Carol Audiobook - Narrated by Patrick Stewart

https://open.spotify.com/show/5q6TxUY7gYLCEbCNAh24Yt?si=192f9fdc5fca485f

A Christmas Carol at Grand Stree Theatre, Helena, MT

https://grandstreettheatre.com/event/a-christmas-carol/

Michael Caine Loves The Muppet Christmas Carol as Much as You Do

By Lauren Larson, December 15, 2016

https://www.gq.com/story/michael-caine-muppet-christmas-carol-interview

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