The Brick Moon, and Other Stories

A whimsical blend of science, satire, and adventure, this collection opens with a daring 19th‑century experiment: a group of college friends concocts a massive brick‑made satellite, the “Brick Moon,” to test ideas of gravity, optics, and human ingenuity. Their lively debates in a dim dining hall set the stage for a story that feels both earnest and playfully speculative, offering a glimpse of early ideas about space travel long before rockets ever roared.

The anthology continues with a clever re‑imagining of Robinson Crusoe transplanted to bustling New York, where familiar survival tactics meet the chaotic rhythm of modern city life. A third tale, “The Survivor’s Story,” appears as a heartfelt Christmas offering, highlighting resilience amid unexpected hardship. Together, these stories capture the inventive spirit of a bygone era, inviting listeners to explore imaginative worlds that balance scientific curiosity with timeless human humor.