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What are your top 10 science fiction books? (self.printsf)

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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.

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[–] mr_stank 9 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I really enjoy Kim Stanley Robinsons books, the Mars trilogy especially. However a couple of his standalone books are also great (Aurora and 2312).

Also, I love peter f Hamiltons world building. Pandoras Star kicks off a huge story spanning 7 odd books.

And finally, James sa Corey and the expanse series are phenomenal.

[–] ninth_plane 2 points 3 days ago

Second for Kim Stanley Robinson, 'Aurora' is a standalone book about a generation ship that I enjoyed.

[–] peachfaced 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Seconded for Peter Hamilton books, a total of 8 books if you include the prequel Misspent Youth.

One warning that the story perspective jumps between many different characters viewpoints before bringing them together. It can feel really confusing and irrelevant until you get further into the book.