Book Club to New Worlds - The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal

Book Club to New Worlds features a rotating selection of Fantasy Novels, Science Fiction Novels, and Graphic Novels that are either fantasy or science fiction themed. 

On a spring night in 1952, a meteorite falls to Earth and destroys much of the United States, including Washington D.C. The Meteor paves the way for a climate cataclysm that will eventually render Earth inhospitable to humanity. This looming threat calls for a radically accelerated timeline in Earth’s efforts to colonize space. Elma York’s experience as a WASP pilot and mathematician earns her a place as a calculator but she aims to become the first Lady Astronaut.