I love Larry Niven, Joe Haldeman and Issac Asimov. Read some Iain banks and now I want a new genre. Help
2006-06-09 11:56:52 · 17 answers · asked by sunspacer 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
The Golden Age trilogy by John C. Wright
He's a newer sci fi writer writing about the far distant future of humanity. Interesting, intellectually challenging books. The link below is for the first book.
2006-06-09 12:06:04 · answer #1 · answered by just♪wondering 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I treasure my collection of books by Jack Vance. Try the Demon Princes series (not fantasy) or Lyonesse (fantasy) or The Dragon Masters (not cute as in the Pern series of ever-thickening sucrose), and since you like Ian Banks, try Jack Vance's Space Opera for fun. Then again, what about the original space opera, of E.E. (Doc) Smith, the Skylark and Lensmen series, delightfully parodied by Harry Harruison's Star Smashers of the Galaxy Rangers.
Otherwise, how about C.J. Cherryh (though some, such as the Hanur series have excessive talking)
Or Jo Clayton's Diadem series,
Or John Brunner's Traveller in Black,
or, or, or...
2006-06-09 15:49:38 · answer #2 · answered by Nicky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really ought to read Kurt Vonnegut. The Sirens Of Titan is brilliant, so is Galapagos. He's great. And how about CyberPunk? It's not-so-futuristic SF, stuff that could probably be happening very soon. Sorry I can't remember the names of the leading authors of the genre, but try googling it. You won't be disappointed if you're into new SF experiences.
2006-06-09 13:53:22 · answer #3 · answered by Kango Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend Peter F Hamilton's The Nights Dawn Trilogy. But only read it if you want a space opera and a half. This trilogy comprises 3 books each averaging 1200 pages, but trust me when i say that it is possibly my favourite set of all time, and has some amazing ideas and desciptions in it.
2006-06-10 11:09:20 · answer #4 · answered by Charles F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like SciFi and Alternative History, so I really enjoy books by Harry Turtledove. Some of his books are just SciFi, but others combine that with the Alternative History.
For the Alternative History, I highly recommend his World War series.
2006-06-09 12:04:54 · answer #5 · answered by Mama Pastafarian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try The Nano Flower by Peter F Hamilton
2006-06-09 13:10:48 · answer #6 · answered by Aerroc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try L E Modesitt Jr... Some great stuff...
Harry Harrison for comedy (though Stainless Steel Rat series of books is great)
Many of the classic are still very readable... The Demolished Man...
2006-06-09 12:00:36 · answer #7 · answered by Forlorn Hope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sherri S. Tepper
Ursula K. LeGuin
Samuel R. Delaney
2006-06-09 13:36:33 · answer #8 · answered by hotclaws 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Anne McCaffrey, myself. The Dragonriders of Pern (a blend of sci-fi and fantasy), The Crystal Singer, and Pegasus in Space are all good.
2006-06-09 11:59:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the penquin book of Science fiction. It is a compilation of stories by the very best science fiction short story writers.
2006-06-09 13:49:32 · answer #10 · answered by malcy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋