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Sci-fi book recommendations and discussion

Sci-fi book recommendations and discussion
Posted 2024-01-21 13:46:40
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Just as title says - tell me about sci-fi books you like! I already have a long list, but it's never enough for me;⁠)

Right now I'm reading Revelation Space series by Alistair Reynolds, and I'm LOVING it! It has so many things I like in sci-fi: space travel (especially when it doesn't completely ignore the laws of relativity), mysterious extinct alien cultures, somewhat scientific explanations of what's going on, the list goes on. Special mention to a very interesting Fermi Paradox solution. All in all, I recommend it to everyone who is interested in science fiction!
Dammitjim
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Posted 2024-01-22 10:42:17
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Have you read Dune? 		Akela
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Posted 2024-01-22 13:35:13
#1140029
Yeah, but only the first book. I really enjoyed it and can't wait for the movie to come out. I like how detailed and original the setting of Arrakis is. The Dune was actually one of the first books I tried to read in English and (partially) succeeded, so it holds a special place for me
Dammitjim
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Posted 2024-02-05 13:45:48 (edited)
#1148820
Some of my favorites:

The Sholan Alliance (series) by Lisanne Norman
The Algebraist by Iain M. Banks
Dragonriders of Pern by Anne McCaffrey (not really space sci-fi, but more fantasy with sci-fi elements)

That's all I can think of off the top of my head! I'll edit with more later! ^_^

Also...I see you are a Star Trek fan? I am too!
Guardian
#132154
Posted 2024-02-06 01:10:25
#1149325
Thanks, I'll look into those!

I guess my username gives me away, right? Anyway it's nice to meet someone who likes the same things as I!
Dammitjim
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Posted 2024-02-06 04:56:58
#1149365
You're welcome! I'm going to look into what you're reading too. Always need more sci-fi books!

Yes your username and pack name! Lol! Do you have a favorite? I think The Next Generation and Deep Space 9 are my faves!
Guardian
#132154
Posted 2024-02-06 05:48:19
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Choosing favourites is tough, but I'd probably go with TOS and DS9. TOS was the first Trek I watched and it got me really hooked, and I liked that ds9 was less utopic than earlier series.

Btw, what do you think about new shows? I really liked Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks!
Dammitjim
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Posted 2024-02-06 06:17:36
#1149396
I could never get into TOS. I just can't stand William Shatner for some reason. Lol!

I just finished SNW! I loved it! Totally ship Spock and Nurse Chapel. I haven't watched Lower Decks yet. Is that the animated one?
Guardian
#132154
Posted 2024-02-06 07:58:45
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One of the things I love about SNW is how they took existing characters and gave them some development they didn't have before. And I like how Spock/Chapel plot explains some of their behaviour in TOS

Yes, LD is the animated one and it's great. I actually almost dropped it after a few episodes because they were too chaotic, but after that the show seemed to figure out itself and I started to really enjoy it
Dammitjim
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Posted 2024-02-06 08:29:02
#1149464
Yes, I agree! And kind of different storylines than other Star Trek series/timelines! But man...I can't wait for season 3. I need to know more!

Maybe I'll try watching LD! I need something new to watch anyway!
Guardian
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