Title | : | Even the Queen & Other Short Stories (Unabridged) |
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Author | : | Connie Willis |
Release | : | 2025-03-05 |
Kind | : | audiobook |
Genre | : | Fiction |
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1 | Even the Queen & Other Short Stories (Un | Connie Willis |
Included are these stories: "Even the Queen": Virtually every new technology spawns Luddites who insist it's a bad thing. In this case, an entire cult is involved. Winner, 1992 Nebula Award and 1993 Hugo Award, Best Short Story. "At the Rialto": A look at a scientific conference held in Chaos Central, and an attempt to explain the link among quantum physics, mid-life romance, and the Frederick's of Hollywood bra museum. Winner, 1989 Nebula Award, Best Short Story. "Death on the Nile": The story of a vacation to Egypt gone seriously wrong. Winner, 1994 Hugo Award, Best Short Story. "Why the World Didn't End Last Tuesday": Armageddon by committee. "Close Encounter": Yes, everyone hates hospitals. They're just hating them for the wrong reasons. |