Rachel Feltman from Scientific American introduces a special series of podcast episodes dedicated to summer reading. This week, instead of the usual science news roundup, the focus is on celebrating reading as a universal summer pastime. Scientific American is hosting its first-ever summer reading challenge, encouraging listeners to download a bingo card from their website and complete reading tasks such as enjoying a nonfiction graphic novel or borrowing a book from the library. Participants can share their progress on social media for a chance to win prizes. Editor Bri Kane, who initiated the challenge, shares her love for summer reading and discusses “Sublimation” by Isabel J. Kim, a novel about a woman experiencing a unique phenomenon when crossing borders. The book is being “buddy read” with SciAm staffer Sarah Lewin Fraiser, who provides insights into its intriguing plot.
QUESTION: How might participating in a reading challenge like this one influence your summer experience and perspective on reading?
The best science books to read this summer, according to Scientific American editors
