Nonfiction and Fiction Summer Reading Recommendations from Scientific American

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July 23, 2025, 10:00 AM

• •Scientific American recommends books for summer reading, including both fiction and nonfiction.
• •The recommendations cover a range of genres, from science and technology to historical fiction and science fiction.
• •Reviewers highlight books like 'Clamor' by Chris Berdik, 'Empire of AI' by Karen Hao, and 'Lucky Day' by Chuck Tingle.
• •Listeners can find more recommendations in Scientific American's daily newsletter and end-of-year lists.

Scientific American provides summer reading recommendations, featuring fiction and nonfiction books. The recommendations include 'Clamor' by Chris Berdik, exploring sound and hearing, and 'Empire of AI' by Karen Hao, delving into AI's rise. Other picks include 'Lucky Day' by Chuck Tingle and 'Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert' by Bob the Drag Queen. More recommendations are available in the 'Today in Science' newsletter and end-of-year lists.

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