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Books like Jurassic Park but written before Jurassic park.
There are a lot of creature feature sci-fi/horror books in the Jurassic Park mould. If Jurassic park didn't define the genre, it certainly solidified it. I'm interested in finding the ones written before Jurassic Park's influence. [more inside]
When I say lyrical sci-fi, you say...
I'm looking for novels that fall firmly into the category of literary fiction, but which contain some recognizable element from the sci-fi genre. A shining example of this is Kazuo Ishiguro, Never Let Me Go, about the emotional lives of clones. What are some others? [more inside]
Where to start with Gene Wolfe?
What it says on the tin. [more inside]
Looking for sci-fi novel about a second American Civil War...
I’m trying to remember a book in which the main character (an American) was a veteran of an Vietnam-style war in Indonesia, and the setting was a second American Civil War. [more inside]
Where to find Goro Masaki works?
Does anybody know where I could find the Goro Masaki works Evil Eyes (published in 1986, won the 13th Hayakawa SF Contest in 1987) and Venus City (published in 1993 and won the 14th Japanese SF Award, which is apparently the Japanese equivalent of the Nebula Award)? He apparently use to be considered the Japanese William Gibson, but I can't find either of these stories anywhere, and I have no idea where I'd potentially find them in person. Evil Eyes ended up being released in a collection in 1988 under the same title. Thank you!
Help me feed my scifi habit
I've been a fan of classic science fiction since I was a little kid - think stuff from the 30s-70s. I haven't had as much luck with 21st century stuff, but I just read Embassytown by China Miéville, and loved it. What other more recent novels might I enjoy? More about my preferences inside. [more inside]
Novels involving darts?
A friend's birthday is coming up. He likes to play darts (plays in a league) and he likes to read. I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for gifts that might combine both. [more inside]
Science Fiction novels about society forgetting science
Could anyone help me identify science fiction novels whose central theme is society forgetting science? I was listening to the radio a few weeks ago and I heard a description of a novel about society moving back to pre-enlightenment levels of knowledge and I thought it sounded interesting. I don't remember any details about the book mentioned but I'm open to reading any good books about losing knowledge.
Fantasy books with a music as an element
My uncle is interested in reading science fiction or futuristic fantasy books that involve music as a strong narrative element. He has read some Anne McCaffrey that did this, as well as Patrick Rothfuss, but was hoping to find other options, and I drew a blank. Can you guys think of any more music-tinged works?
Nonviolent sff: where is it?
Please recommend to me any science fiction/fantasy novels (maybe TV shows as well) that are well written, interesting, and essentially nonviolent. "Completely violence-free" isn't necessary. I'm particularly looking for novels aimed at adults that don't rely on combat scenes to advance the narrative, generate/resolve tension, or provide Crowning Moments of Awesome.* [more inside]
Recent Entry-Level Science Fiction
In search of accessible contemporary SF—help! [more inside]
Great "fun" science fiction novels? (Think: Ready Player One)
What are some great "fun" science fiction novels? (Think: Ready Player One) [more inside]
Help me find the best strange science fiction novels.
Help me find more speculative/science fiction novels like Geoff Ryman's The Child Garden and Michael Swanwick's Stations of the Tide! [more inside]
your head will collapse but there's nothing in it
I'm suddenly very interested in stories, novels, films, music, poems, and comics/graphic narratives that take insanity, altered states of consciousness, and/or terminal illness as a primary theme. My general preference is for science fiction and speculative fiction, but suggestions from other genres would be very good as well. [more inside]
Help me find sci-fi novels set in the near future
Help me find books like Cory Doctorow and Max Barry would write (and perhaps write them)... [more inside]
SF/F books that feature lesbians as main characters?
Please help me find fantasy and science fiction books that feature lesbians as main characters. [more inside]
A Year of Reading Plague Novels
What are some good Science Fiction novels about plagues? Alternately, what are some good non-genre novels about plagues? [more inside]
Where's the sci-fi with actual characters?
What are some or how can one best find science-fiction novels that are good by general literary standards? [more inside]
Recommendations for erotica
Recommendations for erotica [more inside]
Name some good Warhammer 40K novels.
I've just finished reading Let The Galaxy Burn, a collection of Warhammer 40k short stories, and I really liked it. What are some other good Warhammer 40k books? [more inside]
Looking for the name of a sci-fi book.
Looking for the name of a sci-fi book. Man is injected with a serum that causes him to shrink forever, eventually discovering there are universes smaller than atoms. [more inside]
Asimov's Foundation Novels - What order?
Asimov's "Foundation" series: What's the correct order to read them? [more inside]
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