Listen to an excerpt from the comic-themed novel 'A Hundred Thousand Worlds' audio book

Bob Proehl's novel gives a behind-the-scenes look at comic conventions
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It's the height of Comic-Con season, and as anyone who's been to the convention knows, there's nothing quite like it.

Con-goers have seen the unique environments created where fans and creators meet, and while nothing can replace experiencing it firsthand, Bob Proehl's new book A Hundred Thousand Worlds comes incredibly close.

A peek inside the world of conventions and both the film/television and comic book industries, Proehl's novel is a treat for nerdy fans --and it's our July MashReads book club selection!.


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Listen below to an exclusive excerpt from the audiobook, read by MacLeod Andrews.

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Aliza Weinberger

Aliza Weinberger is an Audience Development Assistant at Mashable and a MashReads contributor. In this capacity, she develops marketing campaigns on Mashable's social accounts and works to grow the company's online presence. She is also a member of the MashReads team and a host of the MashReads podcast. Aliza graduated Northwestern University with a Bachelor's in Film Studies and English Literature and was previously a Social Content Strategist at DDB Worldwide. Aliza is a member of three book clubs and loves watching Netflix and Broadway shows.

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