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**A place to discuss published speculative fiction**—novels, short stories, comics, and more. Not sure if a book counts? Then post it! Science Fiction, Fantasy, Alt. History, Postmodern Lit., and more are all welcome here. **The key is that it be speculative, not that it fit some arbitrary genre guidelines**. Any sort of link or text post is welcome as long as it is about printed / text / static SF material.
I have found this list of the top science fiction novels.
The top books on there are:
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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Nineteen Eighty-Four
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Dune
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Fahrenheit 451
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Ender's Game
For me, Dune should be number 1!
Science Fiction, or Speculative Fiction if you prefer. Fantasy too. Asimov, Bradbury, Clarke, Dick, Heinlein and other SF books. SF movies and TV shows. Fantasy stuff like Tolkien and Game of Thrones. Laser guns, space ships, and time travel. etc. Star Trek, Battlestar, Star Wars, etc.
I have found this list of the top science fiction novels.
The top books on there are:
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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Nineteen Eighty-Four
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Dune
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Fahrenheit 451
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Ender's Game
For me, Dune should be number 1!
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**A place to discuss published speculative fiction**—novels, short stories, comics, and more. Not sure if a book counts? Then post it! Science Fiction, Fantasy, Alt. History, Postmodern Lit., and more are all welcome here. **The key is that it be speculative, not that it fit some arbitrary genre guidelines**. Any sort of link or text post is welcome as long as it is about printed / text / static SF material.
It's just exactly what the title says. What would a science fiction book that is specifically tailored to your tastes look like? Which specific elements do you like the most or do you want to see more of?
It could be something more general like subgenres, themes and structure, or something more speicifc like character tropes, specific technologies, settings, subplots, aesthetic, etc. While I wrote "novel", it can also be just a short story or an anthology or something else entirely. Combine all your favorite elements into one book and tell us what is looks like.
For me, it would be a sprawling space opera with grandiose scope, heavy alien presence, diverse planets (no one government/species per one planet) and philosophical themes. Also an emphasis on biopunk themes like biologically altered/engineered experiments and monsters or just speculative biology in general. Complex characters would also be nice.
So, yeah, please describe your ideal sci-fi book.
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What book do you recommend? What book would be a good entry way into understanding what the genre can offer?
Science Fiction, or Speculative Fiction if you prefer. Fantasy too. Asimov, Bradbury, Clarke, Dick, Heinlein and other SF books. SF movies and TV shows. Fantasy stuff like Tolkien and Game of Thrones. Laser guns, space ships, and time travel. etc. Star Trek, Battlestar, Star Wars, etc.
Looking for recommendations for my bf and I to read together.
The two books I adore: Hitchikers Guide and Enders Game.
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Hey all, I have been working on writing a Malayalam Science fiction novel during my free time. It is half way, and could take another year to complete. Just wanted to connect with anyone who is enthusiastic about this genre 🙂. Also, curious to knowwhether there are other writers in this subreddit.
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We are a community for writers of science fiction! We are here to discuss, critique, and share our stories.
They always say read in the genre you write in. So I was wondering what the go-to best science fiction novel was to read?
Hey all, I have been working on writing a Malayalam Science fiction novel during my free time. It is half way, and could take another year to complete. Just wanted to connect with anyone who is enthusiastic about this genre 🙂. Also, curious to knowwhether there are other writers in this subreddit.
**A place to discuss published speculative fiction**—novels, short stories, comics, and more. Not sure if a book counts? Then post it! Science Fiction, Fantasy, Alt. History, Postmodern Lit., and more are all welcome here. **The key is that it be speculative, not that it fit some arbitrary genre guidelines**. Any sort of link or text post is welcome as long as it is about printed / text / static SF material.
A long time ago (late 80's, possibly) I borrowed a book from the library that I'd like to find again. I've searched a few times in the past but never had any success, because I remember so few details.
The protagonist of the story was a bounty hunter or perhaps a former soldier. He had some kind of augmentation that linked him to his pistol, and when he got nervous or stressed, the interface to the gun in his palm would itch. Biting down on his jaw caused a "spiderweb" effect in his vision that acted as a targeting interface for the pistol. I remember almost nothing about the plot, but I have a feeling that a lot of the story involved him investigating something about his own past.
My brain keeps trying to tell me it was written by Frederik Pohl or Stanislaw Lem, but I've skimmed through their catalog and nothing immediately jumps out at me.
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I'm absolutely rubbish with "official" marketing, I really need to be reaching out to local news publications with press releases, but I figured I'd give this subreddit a heads-up that my husband, local author Devon Eriksen, has published his debut character-driven hard scifi novel Theft of Fire, to much acclaim
It's all kinda overwhelming, people are sincerely comparing him to Heinlein and Weir and S.A Corey and Pierce Brown and more. He put a lot of work into his book, so seeing it actually get some attention is beyond gratifying.
It isn't kept on bookstore shelves (yet!) but you can order copies Winder Binder (heads up: go with paperback, I don't think hardcover will arrive before Christmas) or the (if you don't care about Supporting Local... which you should!). Or you can order it from B&N!
Some signed copies will also be available on the "Local Author" shelf at Locals Coffee in East Ridge, but not until December 20th or so
I don't know what to say. I have a million things I need to do right now. I'm super excited and overwhelmed. It's a freaking amazing science fiction book (feel free to check the ; I'm biased, but not wrong!)
PS it's a great gift for scifi readers; it was published less than a month ago, which means even avid readers probably haven't read it... so... pick up a copy or three of Theft of Fire!
Oh! And here he is,
Who knows what sick, twisted thoughts lurks in the hearts of worldbuilders? Worldjerking knows! A warning to all travellers: here be splitting rivers, elven subraces, original characters (do not steal), and magic systems... so many magic systems. Turn back now, or may God have mercy on your soul. tl;dr: this sub is for satirizing trends in the hobby of worldbuilding, as well as those within the broader speculative fiction community.
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A Chinese professor used AI to write a science fiction novel. Then it was a winner in a national competition
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**It's like Ask Science, but all questions and answers are written with answers gleaned from the universe itself.** Use in-universe knowledge, rules, and common sense to answer the questions. Or as **fanlore.org** calls it [Watsonian, not a Doylist point of view](http://fanlore.org/wiki/Watsonian_vs._Doylist)
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This reddit is for fans and creators of Science Fiction and related media in any form. SF topics should involve plausible ideas reached through the rational application of science. General speculative fiction posts are fine as long as they involve Science Fiction.
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Science Fiction, or Speculative Fiction if you prefer. Fantasy too. Asimov, Bradbury, Clarke, Dick, Heinlein and other SF books. SF movies and TV shows. Fantasy stuff like Tolkien and Game of Thrones. Laser guns, space ships, and time travel. etc. Star Trek, Battlestar, Star Wars, etc.
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**A place to discuss published speculative fiction**—novels, short stories, comics, and more. Not sure if a book counts? Then post it! Science Fiction, Fantasy, Alt. History, Postmodern Lit., and more are all welcome here. **The key is that it be speculative, not that it fit some arbitrary genre guidelines**. Any sort of link or text post is welcome as long as it is about printed / text / static SF material.
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Welcome to a Science Fiction book club! We read Science fiction books from the old masters to new authors and everything in between!
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A place to discuss all things Science Fiction Romance! Find new authors and talk about your favorite books as well as related art, tv, and movies! Discuss topics and tropes that interest you and find new recommendations. We have weekly free chats and biweekly opportunities to promote your related work. This is a safe space for both hardcore SFR lovers and newbies just exploring the genre! Please see our rules and contact the mods with any suggestions or concerns. We would love to hear from you.
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Can't remember the title of the book you've enjoyed reading? Crowdsource it to readers on Reddit!
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For finding the un-googleable things that are on the tip of your tongue... That word... The name of that song... That movie...
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Since r/movies covers too much. This is for the specific genre of Science Fiction.
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r/Fantasy is the internet's largest discussion forum for the greater Speculative Fiction genre. Fans of fantasy, science fiction, horror, alt history, and more can all find a home with us. We welcome respectful dialogue related to speculative fiction in literature, games, film, and the wider world. We ask all users help us create a welcoming environment by reporting posts/comments that do not follow the subreddit rules.
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This is a companion sub to /r/AskScienceFiction . While there we have "Watsonian", in-universe answers to everything, here we focus on "Doylist", out-of-the-universe discussions about the works as pieces of fiction, focusing on author's motivations, comparisons to the real world, and so on.
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In need of a good read? Let us know what you want and we guarantee you'll find a great book, or your money back. This subreddit is for people to ask for suggestions on books to read. Please only post requests for suggestions, not unsolicited recommendations or “should I read this book or that book” type posts.
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This Subreddit is dedicated to Humorous Science Fiction in its many forms. Especially Writing, Artwork, Comics, Movies and Games.
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Hi there! I am trying to write Science Fiction but I keep stalling. That's all. Leave a comment please, if you like. some of it is going to get a bit gruesome. I don't fucking care. Turn off safe search. Oh sorry I didn't see you their, lurking. Dripping blood. We are quite horrible really, us humans. But looking on the bright side we have Armageddon to look forward to. or a slow whimper fizzle out in the impending apocalypse. With cannibals!
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Discussions de contenu québécois lié à la science-fiction! Livres, films, etc., c'est tout bon!
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Let's talk about graphic novels – from action-packed adventures to intimate memoirs, from meticulous non-fiction to wild surrealism! Share your favorites, showcase your collections, and discuss the latest graphic novel news!
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Dune is a landmark science fiction novel first published in 1965 and the first in a 6-book saga penned by author Frank Herbert. Widely considered one of the greatest works within the sci-fi genre, Dune has been the subject of various film and TV adaptations, including the Academy Award winning 2021 film Dune directed by Denis Villeneuve. Dune: Part Two opened on March 1, 2024.
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In Science Fiction Powers you play as a colony that has recently broken from Earth in the Great War. We operate under the standard worldpowers formula, where everyone plays a nation while every day represents two months. Now you must forge your destiny amongst the stars!
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We are a community for writers of science fiction! We are here to discuss, critique, and share our stories.
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I Am A, where the mundane becomes fascinating and the outrageous suddenly seems normal.
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