From the Publisher's Weeklyn starred review: "Jerome Groopman (How Doctors Think) has collected a wide range of articles, covering futurology to forensics, for this sparkling entry in Tim Folger's annual series. 'In Our Biotech Future,' Freeman Dyson claims that 'the century of biology' is upon us, when biotechnology follows the path of the computer industry, giving 'the tools of genetic engineering' to the average breeder of animals or plants. In a New Yorker article, Jeffrey Toobin compares forensic experts who actually give testimony in court to the characters in television's C.S.I. series. Christopher Conselice, in 'The Universe's Invisible Hand,' discusses how the 1998 discovery of 'so-called dark energy' in the universe has led some scientists to create models predicting that its evolution might 'rip apart' existing galaxies. Robin Marantz Henig warns in 'Our Silver-Coated Future' that there may be serious unforeseen risks in unchecked use of nanotechnology, especially the most commonly used, 'nanosilver,' an 'antimicrobial' added to many consumer products. Though prolific readers may argue over the 'best' moniker, each piece more than exceeds Groopman's standards, making this a delight for any fan of popular science."

The discussion -- followed by Thai food at Pongsri for the hungry and/or conversational -- will be led by SHSNY Book Club Editor Elaine Lynn, who says "It's a book that will be fascinating to both material reductionists and people who feel 'spiritual'"

Join us even if you haven't finished reading. The book club is open to all ... and free! Every meeting is a book swap, too. Bring the books gathering dust on your shelves and take your pick of other readers' castaways. The leftovers? Donated to the Muhlenberg.