{"product_id":"automatic-noodle-automatic-noodle-1","title":"Automatic Noodle (Automatic Noodle #1)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A cozy near-future novella about a crew of leftover robots opening their very own noodle shop, from acclaimed sci-fi author Annalee Newitz. You don't have to eat food to know the way to a city's heart is through its stomach. So when a group of deactivated robots come back online in an abandoned ghost kitchen, they decide to make their own way doing what they know: making food-the tastiest hand-pulled noodles around-for the humans of San Francisco, who are recovering from a devastating war. But when their robot-run business starts causing a stir, a targeted wave of one-star reviews threatens to boil over into a crisis. To keep their doors open, they'll have to call on their customers, their community, and each other-and find a way to survive and thrive in a world that wasn't built for them\"-- Provided by publisher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAnnalee Newitz writes science fiction and nonfiction. They are the \n\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the books \n\u003ci\u003eFour Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eStories Are Weapons: Psychological Warfare and the American Mind\u003c\/i\u003e, and the novels \n\u003ci\u003eThe Terraformers \u003c\/i\u003e(a Nebula Award finalist), \n\u003ci\u003eThe Future of Another Timeline \u003c\/i\u003e(winner of the Sidewise Award) \n\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eAutonomous \u003c\/i\u003e(winner of a Lambda Literary Award). As a science journalist, they are a writer for the \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eand elsewhere, and have a monthly column in \n\u003ci\u003eNew Scientist. \u003c\/i\u003eThey have published in \n\u003ci\u003e The Washington Post, Slate\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003ePopular Science, \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eArs Technica\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. They are also the co-host of the three-time Hugo Award-winning podcast Our Opinions Are Correct. Previously, they were the founder of \n\u003ci\u003eio9\u003c\/i\u003e, and served as the editor-in-chief of \n\u003ci\u003eGizmodo\u003c\/i\u003e. They have two black cats named Infrared and Ultraviolet, and they love noodles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is a story--about building community despite adversity, fighting for your rights and individuality, and creating art that you want to see in the world--that I didn't know I needed right now. And it was so much fun to read!\"--Martha Wells, author of The Murderbot Diaries and \u003ci\u003eWitch King\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This book will make you hungry. It will also keep you warm.\"--Becky Chambers, author of the Monk and Robot series \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"No one writes robots better than Annalee Newitz.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003eInterzone Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Newitz packs this tale with simmering action, endearing characters, and political savvy, topping it all off with generous dollops of humor and imagination. It's delicious.\"- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A feel-good hopepunk story... highly recommended \n\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\"- \n\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Robots Staybehind, Sweetie, Cayenne and Hands will capture readers' hearts.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This sweet, heart (and stomach) warming novella is a certified cozy read, rich with meaning for queer readers, enjoyably familiar to San Francisco lovers. Perfect for fans both of Becky Chambers' Monk \u0026amp; Robot series and Travis Baldree's \n\u003ci\u003eLegends \u0026amp; Lattes\u003c\/i\u003e.... Newitz has gifted sf readers with a hopeful, postapocalyptic found-family tale.\"- \n\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Both heartwarming and pointed.\"- \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Partly a love letter to San Francisco, it's also a sharp and timely satire.... Newitz brings off an impressive balancing act despite the challenge they've set for themselves: convincing us of the possibility of a feel-good island surviving in a dystopian sea.\"- \n\u003ci\u003eLocus\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A deceptively breezy, sneakily poignant, culinary dystopian redemption tale that blends the pleasures of a heist, a satirical romp, and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Bear\u003c\/i\u003e. Smart, inventive, and fun.\"--Michael Chabon, author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Amazing Adventures of Kavalier \u0026amp; Clay \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eMoonglow\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A love letter to community, identity, San Francisco, and noodles, \n\u003ci\u003eAutomatic Noodle \u003c\/i\u003ealso is a searing commentary on capitalism and our algorithm-driven culture. In other words, it's like the perfect bowl of noodles: delicious and comforting with just enough spice to kick your senses and clear your sinuses.\"--Mike Chen, bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eStar Wars: Brotherhood and A Quantum Love Story\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The characters and their dilemmas are so vivid and believable. I choked up more than once and I cheered. Lovely stuff! A cool, joyous post-apocalyptic fable for our divided times.\"--M. R. Carey, \n\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Girl with All the Gifts\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This heartwarming tale of found family, exquisite food, and loveable bots overcoming society's flawed codes will make readers say, 'Yes, chef!'\"--Samit Basu, author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Jinn-Bot of Shantiport\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA cozy near-future novella about a crew of leftover robots opening their very own noodle shop, from acclaimed sci-fi author Annalee Newitz.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn instant \u003ci\u003eUSA Today \u003c\/i\u003eand indie bestseller!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIndie Next pick Library Reads pick Best of the Year at \u003ci\u003eElle, \u003c\/i\u003eGizmodo, Reactor, \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and more!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eYou don't have to eat food to know the way to a city's heart is through its stomach. So when a group of deactivated robots come back online in an abandoned ghost kitchen, they decide to make their own way doing what they know: making food--the tastiest hand-pulled noodles around--for the humans of San Francisco, who are recovering from a devastating war. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when their robot-run business starts causing a stir, a targeted wave of one-star reviews threatens to boil over into a crisis. To keep their doors open, they'll have to call on their customers, their community, and each other--and find a way to survive and thrive in a world that wasn't built for them. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/01\/2025 pg. 7 (EAN 9781250357465, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/01\/2025 pg. 44 (EAN 9781250357465, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/16\/2025 (EAN 9781250357465, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/01\/2025 (EAN 9781250357465, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eNewitz, Annalee\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnnalee Newitz\u003c\/b\u003e writes science fiction and nonfiction. They are the USA Today bestselling author of the novella \n\u003ci\u003eAutomatic Noodle\u003c\/i\u003e, the books \n\u003ci\u003eFour Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eStories Are Weapons: Psychological Warfare and the American Mind\u003c\/i\u003e, and the novels \n\u003ci\u003eThe Terraformers \u003c\/i\u003e(a Nebula Award finalist), \n\u003ci\u003eThe Future of Another Timeline \u003c\/i\u003e(winner of the Sidewise Award) \n\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eAutonomous \u003c\/i\u003e(winner of a Lambda Literary Award). 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