Does anyone have a recommendation for a SciFi book .?

Question

I just finished the Robert Jordan series Wheel of time (or should I say I have been waiting for him to come out with the next book). I am looking for something along the same lines. I like the multiple books and te character development. Can anyone recommend a new series?

Answer 1

Try Elaine Cunningham's "Songs and Swords" series. I know that I thoroughly enjoyed them, their unique characters, their charm and humor, as well as the exploration of a deep fantasy world full of political intrigue, great battles, and some interesting magic. The series begins with "Elf Shadow."

I actually just recommended them to a friend who also liked the Wheel of Time series- that's why I was so eager to answer your question. :-)

Answer 2

I'm 28 years old.
I read around 20 books a month and have been for many years now.
I own around 3000 books, and have read them all, and some more than once.
reading is my hobby, my passion, and what I do for fun.
Fantasy fiction is my favorite genre, and have literally read about every series you can buy(no exageration.)

If you Liked "The Wheel of Time." which was awsome read these series.

George R. R. Martin: series "A Song of Ice and Fire." First book titled "A Game of Thrones." This is my favorite author and series. Martin is a genious who even though it's fantasy writes in a way that makes you feel it could be real. He has way to make no main character safe from dying which makes his books very unpredictable. He is the best I have ever read with no close second.

Tim Lahaye: series "Left Behind.": this series is christian fiction, but is brilliant for any genre. couldn't put it down and have read it twice it has 13 books in the adult version. a must read.

J. K. Rowling: "Harry Potter." I know this series gets alot of hype, but Potter kinda grows on you. Rowling has a way to write that the books get older as the characters get older. She is starting to follow Martins lead by making no main character safe from death. This series was awsome.

Obviouusly Robert Jordan: "The Wheel of Time." You've read it so enough said.

Orson Scott Card: Enders Game." there is a whole series, but only "Enders Game" is brilliant and brilliant it is. They should read and teach this book in schools. Awsome book.

Piers Anthony: series "A Xanth Novel" there is 30 books so far in this series, and everyone is great. These are the funnest fantasy books on the market. They are absolutely a must read.

Terry Goodkind: Series "The Sword of Truth." Not quite as good as "The Wheel of Time." But better than alot of series I've read keep this in mind I wrote this list from my favorites down, and this series is one of my favorites. the thing is it gets kind of week towards the last books

This should be enough to get you started it's well over 100 books. if you read nothing else read Martins series "A Song of Ice and Fire." it's so good you'll get that funny feeling in your gut in anticipation. and long for the next book to be released. It's simply brilliant writing and Martin is a Genious. Also the next series that would have been on my list would probably have been "Dragon Riders of Pern" or Terry Brooks: "Sword of Shanarra."

Answer 3

Maximum Ride by James Patterson (The Angel Experiment, School's Out Forever, Saving The World and Other Extreme Sports)

Dragonsong, Dragonsinger, and Dragondrums by Anne McCaffrey


These are not sci-fi, but if you liked the Wheel of Time you would probably like the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind:
Wizard's First Rule
Stone of Tears
Blood of the Fold
Temple of the Winds
Soul of the Fire
Faith of the Fallen
Pillars of Creation
Naked Empire
Chainfire
Phantom
Confessor(coming out November13)

Answer 4

For SF multi volume series with strong characters and lots of adventure, I think you can't beat the Vorkosigan novels by Lois M. Bujold. Those have been favorites of mine for years. Another good choice is the Reality Dysfunction series by Hamilton. Like the Wheel of Time, but unlike the Vorkosigan books, this is really not a series but one huge novel. Another terrific series, more complex in structure and themes, is the Hyperion books by Simmons.

Two great SF books are Dune (Herbert) and Ender's Game (Card). Both have multiple sequels which are generally weaker than the original. Dune especially has sequels, and now prequels, which really aren't worth your time.

For fantasy, I'm currently enjoying the 'Winds of the Forelands' series by Coe. Another very strong fantasy series, more focussed on a single character the WoT and with way more sex, is the Kushiel series by Carey.

One popular series, often linked with WoT, is the Sword of Truth series by Goodkind. I can't recommend this one. It's another example of a series that starts out strong, but runs out of fresh ideas while the author continues to churn out volume after volume. Also, the political preaching gets excessive after the first few.

One other worth mentioning is the Honor Harrington series (Weber), which can be briefly summarized as Horatio Hornblower in space ships. This one is also starting to drag out too long, and the author is overly absorbed with the minutia of weapon systems, but it has some terrific stories.

Answer 5

My son is in the middle of that series right now. Try these titles:

Tad Williams: The Dragonbone Chair, Stone of Farewell, To Green Angel Tower

David Eddings: The Belgariad (beginning with Pawn of Prophecy)

Answer 6

Robert Heinlein's, "Stranger In a Strange Land," is great. The Dune series is fun, and I agree with Dragon Riders of pern series.

Answer 7

Anything by Philip K. Dick. Also The Demolished Man and The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester are good. Enders Game by Orson Scott Card is awesome too.

Answer 8

It isn't a series, but the best Sci-fi book I've read is Slaughterhouse-5. I highly recommend it.

Answer 9

Have you read the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett? There are a couple dozen of them, at least. Here's the author's website: http://www.terrypratchettbooks.com/discworld/

Answer 10

Dragon Riders of Pern
they're amazing