-
4
Douglas Adams
1979-10-12
Science fiction, Speculative fiction, Humour, Comic science fiction, Comic novel More 10 “ Follow the story of Arthur Dent, last surviving earthling, as he stumbles through the galaxy in his bathrobe. Great Comedy, great science fiction. What started out as a BBC radio play in the 70ies grew into a trilogy of five books (don't ask), a tv series with really bad sfx and amazing animations, audio books, and a movie with great vfx in 2005.If you only ever read one science fiction book, then read the Hitchhiker. „
-
3
Vernor Vinge
Fantasy, Fiction, Science fiction, Speculative fiction, Transhumanism
10 “ This book contains two stories about the near and far future of humanity. The starting point is the invention of the "bobble," a spherical force-field impenetrable by any force.... and I will write no more lest I spoil it. „
-
13
Bruce Sterling
1996-07
Fantasy, Fiction, Science fiction, Speculative fiction
10 “ In the late 21st century, advances in medicine have transformed Earth into a near paradise - after a big die-off. Those who want can live for 100 and more years. The story follows Mia Zimmermann, a 94-year-old woman who undergoes a radical new treatment that turns her into a youth again. With some unforseen consequences.Another great science fiction book about the near future that is both bizarre and realistic. „
-
9
Charles Stross
2005-07-05
Science fiction, Speculative fiction, Short story
10 “ The protagonists are several generations of a familiy that live through the singularity - the only constant being the family cat. If you want to understand what the singularity is, read this book! „
-
10
Vernor Vinge
Fantasy, Fiction, Science fiction, Speculative fiction, Hard science fiction More 10 “ finally: space ships. Vernor Vinges story spans the whole galaxy, several civilisations, and the net that connects them. Written in 1991 this was the first book to take the idea of the internet and extrapolate it to a galactic size.There is also an equally good sequel: A Deepness in the Sky. „
-
-
8
Vernor Vinge
2006-05-16
Fiction, Science fiction, Speculative fiction
10 “ A few years in the future, the protagonits alzheimer is cured, and he wakes up to the world after missing 10 or 20 years. It takes him long to accept the augmented reality everybody around him is using, and we discover this new world with him.This novel by an ex-uni-professor discribes the future of education in a world where information is instantly available and worldwide collaboration commonplace. Sound familiar? We're almost there.If you're into computer games you will love the games the school kids in this book get to play. „
-
2
Neal Stephenson
1995
Fiction, Science fiction, Speculative fiction, Cyberpunk, Postcyberpunk More 10 “ In a near future world, nations have crumbled away and been replaced by new "tribes" like the neo-victorians. The two protagonists are a nanotech engineer who builds an interactive book, and a young tribe-less girl named Nell who ends up with the book by accident.The world Neal Stephenson describes here is just as fascinating as the fate of the protagonits. This book completely changed my opinion of the victorians. „
-
12
Cory Doctorow
2003-02-01
Science fiction, Speculative fiction
9.6 “ Read this book to learn about the adhocracy. „
-
11
Charles Stross
2003-07-01
Novel, Science fiction, Speculative fiction
9.3 “ This book was love at first sight for me - or better: love at first sentence:The day war was declared, a rain of telephones fell clattering to the cobblestones from the skies above Novy Petrograd ....and what do the phones say?"Hello. Will you entertain us?" „
-
6
Cory Doctorow
2008
Children's literature, Speculative fiction
9.0 “ As a teenager I read Heinleins juveniles - that's what got me into science fiction. And Spock. Cory Doctorov writes juveniles for the 21st century. Less space travel, more hackers. „
-
1
Ursula K. Le Guin
1974
Fiction, Science fiction, Speculative fiction
7.6 “ Le Guins story contrasts two worlds with very different political systems: one world (the planet) is very similar to earth, with nations and conflicts, the other one (the planets moon) is an anarchist society. „
-
5
Robert A. Heinlein
1966
Fantasy, Fiction, Science fiction
7.6 “ A book from 1966 about a lunar colonys revolt against rule from Earth. „
-
7
Stephen Fry
Fiction, Science fiction, Time travel, Speculative fiction, Alternate history More 6.5 “ What would you do if you could change history? Kill Hitler, of course. Or, better yet: prevent that Hitler is ever concieved. Stephen Frys take on alternate history is funny and disconcerting at the same time. „
Douglas Adams1979-10-12Science fiction, Speculative fiction, Humour, Comic science fiction, Comic novel More“ Follow the story of Arthur Dent, last surviving earthling, as he stumbles through the galaxy in his bathrobe. Great Comedy, great science fiction. What started out as a BBC radio play in the 70ies grew into a trilogy of five books (don't ask), a tv series with really bad sfx and amazing animations, audio books, and a movie with great vfx in 2005.If you only ever read one science fiction book, then read the Hitchhiker. „
Vernor VingeFantasy, Fiction, Science fiction, Speculative fiction, Transhumanism“ This book contains two stories about the near and far future of humanity. The starting point is the invention of the "bobble," a spherical force-field impenetrable by any force.... and I will write no more lest I spoil it. „
Bruce Sterling1996-07Fantasy, Fiction, Science fiction, Speculative fiction“ In the late 21st century, advances in medicine have transformed Earth into a near paradise - after a big die-off. Those who want can live for 100 and more years. The story follows Mia Zimmermann, a 94-year-old woman who undergoes a radical new treatment that turns her into a youth again. With some unforseen consequences.Another great science fiction book about the near future that is both bizarre and realistic. „
Charles Stross2005-07-05Science fiction, Speculative fiction, Short story“ The protagonists are several generations of a familiy that live through the singularity - the only constant being the family cat. If you want to understand what the singularity is, read this book! „
Vernor VingeFantasy, Fiction, Science fiction, Speculative fiction, Hard science fiction More“ finally: space ships. Vernor Vinges story spans the whole galaxy, several civilisations, and the net that connects them. Written in 1991 this was the first book to take the idea of the internet and extrapolate it to a galactic size.There is also an equally good sequel: A Deepness in the Sky. „
Vernor Vinge2006-05-16Fiction, Science fiction, Speculative fiction“ A few years in the future, the protagonits alzheimer is cured, and he wakes up to the world after missing 10 or 20 years. It takes him long to accept the augmented reality everybody around him is using, and we discover this new world with him.This novel by an ex-uni-professor discribes the future of education in a world where information is instantly available and worldwide collaboration commonplace. Sound familiar? We're almost there.If you're into computer games you will love the games the school kids in this book get to play. „
Stephen FryFiction, Science fiction, Time travel, Speculative fiction, Alternate history More“ What would you do if you could change history? Kill Hitler, of course. Or, better yet: prevent that Hitler is ever concieved. Stephen Frys take on alternate history is funny and disconcerting at the same time. „
Post a Comment
Best Science Fiction Books at 8/17/2010 11:31 AM
Best Science Fiction Books at 8/18/2010 8:46 AM
Best Science Fiction Books at 6/02/2011 11:40 AM
Best Science Fiction Books at 8/14/2010 12:28 PM
Best Science Fiction Books at 8/14/2010 8:59 AM
Best Science Fiction Books at 10/18/2010 3:24 PM
Best Science Fiction Books at 3/28/2011 8:06 PM
Best Science Fiction Books at 1/28/2011 7:18 AM
Best Science Fiction Books at 2/11/2011 5:36 PM