The discussion centers on seeking recommendations for books by Arthur C. Clarke, particularly the Rama Series, and works by Carl Sagan. Participants express confusion over Clarke's book endings and note that his works are under copyright, suggesting purchasing or borrowing from libraries. Some mention the availability of e-texts for Clarke's "Odyssey." For Carl Sagan, titles like "Dragons of Eden," "Pale Blue Dot," "Demon-Haunted World," "Contact," and "Cosmos" are highlighted as notable reads. The conversation touches on the legality of obtaining books, with a hypothetical mention of peer-to-peer sharing software for accessing texts.
