Marquise C
I've recently been cleaning out my bookshelf, and I've been thinking about ordering some new books. I'm pretty into sci-fi, and I can read fantasy, but it isn't really my thing normally. I remember reading and loving the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy when I was little, but I've since lost the books. I also really enjoyed Ender's Game, and Niel Gaiman is practically my idol. If anyone knows any good books that are witty, well-written, or have really good plots that you could suggest, that would be awesome. : ]
Answer
In SCIENCE FICTION, here are some I (Fittings Doc) would recommend:
"Foundation" (1951 / 255 pages) by Issac Asimov
(the first book of the "Foundation Series")
Postulates the societal change, which would accompany the expansion into the stars.
The series won the one-time Hugo Award for "Best All-Time Series" in 1966.
(One of the other books in the series also won a Hugo Award.)
âDuneâ (1965 / 412 pages) by Frank Herbert
(the first book of the âDune Series)
(Won the Hugo and Nebula Awards.)
"Dorsai" (1959 / 159 pages) by Gordon R. Dickson
(the first book of âThe Childe Cycleâ)
Deals with genetic drift and specialization, and there effects on humanity as a whole.
(Nominated for the Hugo Award.)
âI, Robotâ (1950 / 272 pages) the book of early short stories by Issac Asimov on the subject of ROBOTS in which he postulates the "Three Laws of Robotics" should be read as a basis before reading the
"The Caves of Steel" (1954 / 224 pages) by Issac Asimov
(the first of the "Robot" series / Lije Bailey mysteries)
These books are the source from which the movie "I, Robot" is drawn.
"The Forever War" (1974 / 236 pages) by Joe Haldeman
Deals with the effect of time dilation, on those involved in an interstellar war.
(Won the Hugo and Nebula Awards.)
"Warriors Apprentice" (1986 / 312 pages) by Lois McMaster Bujold
(the first book of "The Vorkosigan Saga")
After being genetically "damaged" by a bio weapon in his mother's womb, Miles Vorkosigan overcomes prejudice to claim his birthright.
(FOUR other books in the series Won Hugo Awards.)
"On Basilisk Stationâ (1993 / 448 pages) by David Weber
(the first book in the "Honor Harrington" series)
This Space Navy series has FEMALE lead character. Beyond the Technology of the spacecraft and weapons, the story revolves around interpersonal relationships with which you will be able to identify.
Read FREE online http://www.webscription.net/10.1125/Baenâ¦
"The Forge" (1991) by S.M. Stirling.
(the first book of "The General" series)
A military officer discovers "Battle Central", an ancient 1000 year old computer, that shows him what will happen to the planet without intervention.
"An Oblique Approach" (1998) by Eric Flint
(the first book of the "Belisarius" series)
Belisarius, a Greek era general, is aided by a Crystalline based intelligence sent back in time to defeat a plot headed up by a computer based AI sent by disgruntled humans (political losers in the far future) intent on the molding of humanity.
âPrince of Mercenariesâ (1989) by Jerry Pournelle
(the first book of the âThe Falkenberg's Legionâ series)
âThe Ayes of Texasâ (1982) by Daniel Da Cruz
(the first book of the âRepublic of Texasâ series)
About commercial space exploration.
âThe Widowmakerâ (1996) by Mike Resnick
(the fist book of the âThe Widowmakerâ series)
Resnick holds the record for Hugo Award nominations with 34.
The Widowmaker, the consummate bounty hunter--has been frozen for a century in order to defeat a deadly disease. Only now the cost of his care has risen, so the Widowmaker is called out of retirement for one special commission, and a very large chunk of cash. A notorious assassin has been wrecking havoc on the Frontier; who better but the Widowmaker to defeat him?
In FANTASY here are some I (Fittings Doc) would recommend:
"Legendâ (1984) by David Gemmell (The MASTER of Heroic fantasy)
(first book of the âDrenai Sagaâ)
Hell EVERYTHING by David Gemmell is worth reading!!!
He is a master at character development and readability.
If you like HEROIC FANTASY, Youâll find you cannot put his books down.
"The Misplaced Legion" (1987) by Harry Turtledove
(first book of the "Videssos" series)
One of Julius Caesar's legions is transported to a world with magic.
"Magician" (1982) by Raymond E. Feist
(first book in "The Riftwar Saga")
In HUMOROUS SCIENCE FICTION, here are some I (Fittings Doc) would recommend:
"A Stainless Steel Rat is Born" (1985) by Harry Harrison
(first book of "The Stainless Steel Rat" series)
The adventures of "Slippery Jim" DiGriz, an interstellar conman and thief.
âPhule's Companyâ (1990) by Robert Asprin
(first book of the "Phule's Company" series)
Willard Phule, the super-rich heir apparent of âPhule Proof Munitionsâ become the commander of a company in the Space Legion, a ragtag âmixed bagâ of aliens, and leads on adventures.
In HUMOROUS FANTASY here are some I (Fittings Doc) would recommend:
"Another Fine Myth" (1978) by Robert Lynn Asprin
(the first book of the "Myth Adventure" Series)
It revolves around a boy from Klah (hence he is a Klahd) becoming a magician with the help of his mentor a demon (dimensional traveler) from Perv (so he is a Pervect NOT a Pervert).
In SCIENCE FICTION, here are some I (Fittings Doc) would recommend:
"Foundation" (1951 / 255 pages) by Issac Asimov
(the first book of the "Foundation Series")
Postulates the societal change, which would accompany the expansion into the stars.
The series won the one-time Hugo Award for "Best All-Time Series" in 1966.
(One of the other books in the series also won a Hugo Award.)
âDuneâ (1965 / 412 pages) by Frank Herbert
(the first book of the âDune Series)
(Won the Hugo and Nebula Awards.)
"Dorsai" (1959 / 159 pages) by Gordon R. Dickson
(the first book of âThe Childe Cycleâ)
Deals with genetic drift and specialization, and there effects on humanity as a whole.
(Nominated for the Hugo Award.)
âI, Robotâ (1950 / 272 pages) the book of early short stories by Issac Asimov on the subject of ROBOTS in which he postulates the "Three Laws of Robotics" should be read as a basis before reading the
"The Caves of Steel" (1954 / 224 pages) by Issac Asimov
(the first of the "Robot" series / Lije Bailey mysteries)
These books are the source from which the movie "I, Robot" is drawn.
"The Forever War" (1974 / 236 pages) by Joe Haldeman
Deals with the effect of time dilation, on those involved in an interstellar war.
(Won the Hugo and Nebula Awards.)
"Warriors Apprentice" (1986 / 312 pages) by Lois McMaster Bujold
(the first book of "The Vorkosigan Saga")
After being genetically "damaged" by a bio weapon in his mother's womb, Miles Vorkosigan overcomes prejudice to claim his birthright.
(FOUR other books in the series Won Hugo Awards.)
"On Basilisk Stationâ (1993 / 448 pages) by David Weber
(the first book in the "Honor Harrington" series)
This Space Navy series has FEMALE lead character. Beyond the Technology of the spacecraft and weapons, the story revolves around interpersonal relationships with which you will be able to identify.
Read FREE online http://www.webscription.net/10.1125/Baenâ¦
"The Forge" (1991) by S.M. Stirling.
(the first book of "The General" series)
A military officer discovers "Battle Central", an ancient 1000 year old computer, that shows him what will happen to the planet without intervention.
"An Oblique Approach" (1998) by Eric Flint
(the first book of the "Belisarius" series)
Belisarius, a Greek era general, is aided by a Crystalline based intelligence sent back in time to defeat a plot headed up by a computer based AI sent by disgruntled humans (political losers in the far future) intent on the molding of humanity.
âPrince of Mercenariesâ (1989) by Jerry Pournelle
(the first book of the âThe Falkenberg's Legionâ series)
âThe Ayes of Texasâ (1982) by Daniel Da Cruz
(the first book of the âRepublic of Texasâ series)
About commercial space exploration.
âThe Widowmakerâ (1996) by Mike Resnick
(the fist book of the âThe Widowmakerâ series)
Resnick holds the record for Hugo Award nominations with 34.
The Widowmaker, the consummate bounty hunter--has been frozen for a century in order to defeat a deadly disease. Only now the cost of his care has risen, so the Widowmaker is called out of retirement for one special commission, and a very large chunk of cash. A notorious assassin has been wrecking havoc on the Frontier; who better but the Widowmaker to defeat him?
In FANTASY here are some I (Fittings Doc) would recommend:
"Legendâ (1984) by David Gemmell (The MASTER of Heroic fantasy)
(first book of the âDrenai Sagaâ)
Hell EVERYTHING by David Gemmell is worth reading!!!
He is a master at character development and readability.
If you like HEROIC FANTASY, Youâll find you cannot put his books down.
"The Misplaced Legion" (1987) by Harry Turtledove
(first book of the "Videssos" series)
One of Julius Caesar's legions is transported to a world with magic.
"Magician" (1982) by Raymond E. Feist
(first book in "The Riftwar Saga")
In HUMOROUS SCIENCE FICTION, here are some I (Fittings Doc) would recommend:
"A Stainless Steel Rat is Born" (1985) by Harry Harrison
(first book of "The Stainless Steel Rat" series)
The adventures of "Slippery Jim" DiGriz, an interstellar conman and thief.
âPhule's Companyâ (1990) by Robert Asprin
(first book of the "Phule's Company" series)
Willard Phule, the super-rich heir apparent of âPhule Proof Munitionsâ become the commander of a company in the Space Legion, a ragtag âmixed bagâ of aliens, and leads on adventures.
In HUMOROUS FANTASY here are some I (Fittings Doc) would recommend:
"Another Fine Myth" (1978) by Robert Lynn Asprin
(the first book of the "Myth Adventure" Series)
It revolves around a boy from Klah (hence he is a Klahd) becoming a magician with the help of his mentor a demon (dimensional traveler) from Perv (so he is a Pervect NOT a Pervert).
Best books written since 1950?
That Guy
Now time to put a few restrictions up. No romance novels, and no, i don't live under a rock, so i've read Harry Potter. Try to avoid historical fiction as i find it boring. My favorite genres are science fiction, horror, and fantasy. Also, im not a big fan of "teen" novels unless theyre really extraordinary (and by "teen novels" i mean books that are about a teenager struggling with adolescence).
Try to include a 1-2 explanation of the book/why it's good.
My favorite novel(s) are the His Dark Materials trilogy (the golden compass, subtle knife, amber spyglass).
Ok, the Catcher in the Rye is an exception. But i think that book has themes/messages that transcend the usual "blah blah blah" of teen novels.
Answer
Mistborn trilogy- A slave girl discovers that she is a 'Mistborn', a person who can use 8 alchemical metals that give her various powers as long as they last. She is drawn into a plot to overthrow the ruler of the country. This is written like High Fantasy, with great characters and an ingenious magic system. It manages to be a well-thought out and developed world without falling into the overexplanatory exposition that LotR often does.
the Diskworld series- A washout wizard becomes the reluctant tour guide to a visitor to his country, first for the money and later due to the political machinations of his king. They end up facing wild adventures as they escape Death, deal with dragons that are truly 'out of their imaginations', Eldrich Terrors, and narrowly become sacrifices to the Gods. The world and universe are ingenious, and well developed. It's almost too funny to be serious fantasy, but at the same time it has the hallmarks of it. It's won about a bajillion awards and is still running at 38 volumes.
the First Law trilogy- Is about a varied band of adventurers that have fallen on hard luck and start dealing with small conspiracies that lead into a huge war. The characters are fantastic, with each one being a true interesting person- not all are pleasant people, but they find ways to work together or around eachother. It has some great humor, and the conspiracies are incredibly interesting and really draw you in.
Mistborn trilogy- A slave girl discovers that she is a 'Mistborn', a person who can use 8 alchemical metals that give her various powers as long as they last. She is drawn into a plot to overthrow the ruler of the country. This is written like High Fantasy, with great characters and an ingenious magic system. It manages to be a well-thought out and developed world without falling into the overexplanatory exposition that LotR often does.
the Diskworld series- A washout wizard becomes the reluctant tour guide to a visitor to his country, first for the money and later due to the political machinations of his king. They end up facing wild adventures as they escape Death, deal with dragons that are truly 'out of their imaginations', Eldrich Terrors, and narrowly become sacrifices to the Gods. The world and universe are ingenious, and well developed. It's almost too funny to be serious fantasy, but at the same time it has the hallmarks of it. It's won about a bajillion awards and is still running at 38 volumes.
the First Law trilogy- Is about a varied band of adventurers that have fallen on hard luck and start dealing with small conspiracies that lead into a huge war. The characters are fantastic, with each one being a true interesting person- not all are pleasant people, but they find ways to work together or around eachother. It has some great humor, and the conspiracies are incredibly interesting and really draw you in.
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