Posted on 09/12/2014 5:32:37 PM PDT by Fzob
Happy National Read a Book Day! Celebrate with these essential sci-fi classics. Space, dystopian futures, robots, technology, aliens . . . what is there not to love about science fiction, a genre that stretches the imagination and offers a glimpse into what lies in a galaxy and time far, far away? Now that you've indulged on the most compelling, classic epic fantasy series, it's time to switch gears. Onward, futurists!
We recruited our own POPSUGAR editors to help compile the ultimate list of geeky reads. And this week, we're showcasing the best sci-fi narratives, with all the traditional elements of the genre: artificial intelligence, travel to remote parts of the universe, futuristic gadgets, wormholes, apocalyptic political systems, and extraterrestrials.
This list of essential geek reads isn't complete — there are plenty of time-travel, tech, and graphic novel editions still to come. But in the meanwhile, take a look at our recommendations for science fiction stories every geek must know, and tell us which books you'd add to the list.
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Agree. I haven’t read the book, but my brother and I both thought it was very good.
The Stars My Destination.
Someday, when someone has the guts to do it (certainly technically possible now), it will be one heck of a blockbuster film. And no one will believe when it was written.
I wonder why none of Larry Niven’s stuff ever made it to film (AFAIK). He has so much great material: Ringworld, The Mote in God’s Eye, and his Known Space series are all fun adventure stories that are very visual with really cool aliens.
I’d love to see a movie about any of those stories than the next tired retread of Star Wars VII or Star Trek XI or whatever.
The Star Rover, Jack London
Battlefield Earth - L Ron Hubbard
A couple of my favorites.
Varley’s Titan trilogy. And all the non-Dune Frank Herbert books.
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The last I heard was that Ringworld was likely to be made into a miniseries (probably a good idea) by the SyFy Channel (probably a horrible idea). They’ll probably opt for cut-rate CGI and dumb down the plot.
Yes the best post apocalypse book ever.
Probably too smart. Lowest common denominator audience wouldn’t get it?
Give me a Niven or Vance over anymore Dick or Asimov or even ERB, much as I dig it.
FReegards
The Door Into Summer by Heinlein
Time And Again by Jack Finney..
matter of fact, anything by Jack Finney (who made his mark with “The Body Snatchers”...)
Allen Appel also has a good series about a time traveler..
http://www.amazon.com/Allen-Appel/e/B001H6W7XE
What is that book about anyhow?
Larry Niven’s “Known Space” series.
I read Time and Again. Good one.
here are the Hugo awardshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Award_for_Best_Novel
good site! thanks!
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