Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Group

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Event Details

Please note: this discussion will be held online via Zoom and in person outside of the Library at the earlier time of 6:30 p.m. If you have questions or would like to attend the discussion, please email Gail Graziani (grazianig@lislelibrary.org)


Copies of The Calculating Stars may be picked up in the building or via Curbside Pick-Up. Please check our catalog for availability or to place a hold.  


The Calculating Stars (Lady Astronaut #1) by Mary Robinette Kowal 

On a cold spring night in 1952, a huge meteorite fell to earth and obliterated much of the east coast of the United States, including Washington D.C. The ensuing climate cataclysm will soon render the earth inhospitable for humanity, as the last such meteorite did for the dinosaurs. This looming threat calls for a radically accelerated effort to colonize space, and requires a much larger share of humanity to take part in the process.

Elma York’s experience as a WASP pilot and mathematician earns her a place in the International Aerospace Coalition’s attempts to put man on the moon, as a calculator. But with so many skilled and experienced women pilots and scientists involved with the program, it doesn’t take long before Elma begins to wonder why they can’t go into space, too.

Elma’s drive to become the first Lady Astronaut is so strong that even the most dearly held conventions of society may not stand a chance against her. Goodreads

Event Type(s): Book Discussion Group
Gail Graziani
(630) 971-1675 ext. 1507