I’m new to scifi books, and books in general. (only got into reading 3 years ago) I’ve read dune, the dispossessed , a fire upon the deep and the stars my destination. I’m currently reading the left hand of darkness . What should i read next? Suggest me some of your must-reads.

  • KingJalopy @lemm.ee
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    2 days ago

    Blindsight by Peter Watts

    The Bobiverse series by Dennis Taylor

    Anything by Blake Crouch

    William Gibson isn’t for everyone but I love him.

    Not exactly sci-fi more like litrpg but my favorite series currently is Dungeon Crawler Carl. Audio books are the way to go here, Jeff Hayes is fucking incredible.

    I might get shit for this but Project Hail Mary

    • SoleInvictus@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      1 day ago

      I also recommended Andy Weir’s novels and don’t care if sci-fi elitists think they’re not worthy of mention.

      Not every novel needs to be a serious read that challenges the reader. Hell, I grew up devouring the works of Alan Dean Foster, an author of solidly bubblegum sci-fi and fantasy. Novels can just be dorky and fun.

      • KingJalopy @lemm.ee
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        1 day ago

        I love weir, he’s such a fun read. I’m also no elitist gatekeeper about what is sci-fi or not but someone always talks shit when it gets brought up. The only book of his I don’t enjoy is Artemis but even it was pretty good all told. Project Hail Mary was so fun to read and listen to I’ve probably been through that book 8-10 times.

        If you like dorky fun try Red Shirts if you haven’t. I think it’s scalise who wrote it but not sure. Starter Villain was cool too but a bit short. I am quite addicted to “shitty sci-fi” but also love the hard sci-fi.

        My favorite argument from gatekeepers is, “that’s not even close to realistic” and it’s like, yeah, it’s a fucking FICTION story. That’s the point.