This photo illustration shows a man reading Ray Bradbury's "Farenheit 451" on June 6, 2012, in Los Angeles. Bradbury, the science fiction legend who also penned "The Martian Chronicles," has died at the age of 91, his family said June 6, 2012. (AFP/AFP/Getty Images)
Chris McKitterick: Director of the Center for the Study of Science Fiction at the University of Kansas, author of "Transcendence"
Gary Wolfe: Professor of humanities in Roosevelt University's Evelyn T. Stone College of Professional Studies, author of "Evaporating Genres: Essays on Fantastic Literature"
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In honor of Ray Bradbury, we're devoting one of our summer reading in-depth segments to the science fiction genre. Bradbury died June 5 at the age of 91.
Whether you're an avid sci-fi reader or you've never picked up a title, you'll find a title to add to your summer reading list.
Chris McKitterick, director of the Center for the Study of Science Fiction at the University of Kansas, will join The Daily Circuit Tuesday to share his suggestions. Gary Wolfe, professor of humanities at Roosevelt University, will also join the discussion.
Tell us the sci-fi novel or story that turned you into a devoted fan on The Daily Circuit blog.
Tens of thousands of people around the world have said they want to go to Mars, even if it means they will never return to Earth. Dozens of them were in the crowd Tuesday night at the Fitzgerald Theater for Science Night Minnesota — Mission to Mars. Read about Science Night.