Ben Bova, R.I.P.

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The science fiction author and editor Ben Bova has died. I remember finding The Dueling Machine in the library at Fairmount Elementary School when I was in fifth grade, and going on to Exiles from Earth, Flight of the Exiles, and Star Watchman; they gave me literary experiences and escape at a bad time in my life.

I went on to read more of Mr. Bova’s work later, and while I don’t consider him really great, I remember naming him as my favorite sf author when I was thirteen. Thank you for all you did for me, wherever you are now, BB.

Rest In Peace.