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17. For fun, anything by Lois McMaster Bujold, her VorKosigan series is fun and insightful SF

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Thu Sep 18, 2014, 07:28 PM

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"Dirt The Erosion of Civilization" by David R. Montgomery. Absolutely fascinating reading. He is a really great writer.

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What Are You Reading? Sept. 18, 2014 [View all] Louisiana1976 Sep 2014 OP

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For fun, anything by Lois McMaster Bujold, her VorKosigan series is fun and insightful SF greatlaurel Sep 2014 #17

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