A City on Mars

About this event

Join us for Beyond the Pages, our virtual author series where stories come to life. Each month, we host engaging conversations with authors as they share insights into their work and creative journeys. From beloved favorites to exciting new releases, this series features live Q&A sessions and the opportunity to connect with inspiring writers, all from the comfort of home. Log on at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, November 10 for an out-of-this-world conversation with New York Times bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith about their fascinating book, "A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?" Is humanity ready to make a home among the stars? After years of research, the Weinersmiths discovered that settling space might be far more complicated than science fiction suggests. Blending scientific research, surprising discoveries, and plenty of humor, "A City on Mars" explores the challenges of living beyond Earth, from raising families and building communities to navigating the legal and ethical questions of space exploration. In this conversation, you'll explore: The scientific and practical challenges of establishing settlements beyond Earth The surprising legal, social, and ethical questions surrounding life in space Why the dream of becoming a multiplanetary species deserves a closer look About the Authors: Zach Weinersmith is the creator of the popular webcomic "Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal" and co-author of the bestselling science books "Soonish" and "A City on Mars." Dr. Kelly Weinersmith is a scientist and adjunct faculty member at Rice University whose research focuses on animal behavior and parasites. Together, they combine science, storytelling, and humor to explore some of humanity's biggest questions. Their book "A City on Mars" received the 2024 Hugo Award and the Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize. How to Join: Register Online: At the link below. Receive Event Link: After registering, you'll receive an email with the event link and instructions. Enjoy the Talk: On the day of the event, click the link to join the live session. Call 577.7323 for more information and sign up at the link below to guarantee your spot. REGISTER