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The Ark Royal series by Christopher Nuttel.
Nuttel is rare because most series have an issue of everyone becoming overpowered. He has created enemies far stronger and weaker than humanity, he focusses on how an enemy has a tactical edge.
I find Military Sci-Fi a really relaxing read and it's largely written by ex forces, so gives a really interesting insight into how they are structured and think.
I just finished "peripheral" and "agency" by William Gibson. So much better than (already fun) tv show.
Currently I'm re-reading some of early Neal Stephenson, starting with "the diamond age, or young lady's illustrated primer". I've originally read it while still learning English, so now I can fully appreciate not just the story but Stephenson's wordcraft.
I'm currently nostalgia-reading Robert Rankin's Dance Of The Voodoo Handbag but that's more far fetched fiction than sci-fi. Silly, entertaining and lots of tall tales. I'm also reading The Quantum Magician by Derek Künsken. I was hoping for it to be the start of a good series of books to read over the summer but it's not very good. I will probably not bother with the rest of the series.
More fantasy, but reading the Abhorson series by Garth Nix. Excellent series.
I've just started City of Illusions, the third book in Le Guin's Hainish cycle. Most of my life I'd only read her essays and nonfiction, so I'm finally making time for her fantasy/scifi. With some of these earlier books, it's wild to remember that they were written in the early-to-mid 1960's.
About to start an engineering degree so I'm reading Wiring Simplified lol highly recommend
After being a sci-fi nerd for a long time, I want to read through some of the classics that inspire it. So I'm reading The Epic of Gilgamesh, with Lucian's true history next.
Sounds pretentious I know but it's pretty cool seeing where some stuff originated from.
Anyone have any I should add the the list then let me know.
I know I'm late to reading them and I'm not sure if graphic novels count here, but "kill six billion demons" is a fantastic series with a unique art style and direction that I genuinely cannot get enough of
Though it might be more science fantasy than science fiction I guess?
Working on the Texcalaan series by Arkady Martine. The universe is fascinating and the cultural imagination is a great way to look at our own with fresh eyes. I'm about halfway through book two and enjoying thoroughly.
I'm almost done the Powder Mage trilogy, starting the third book now. It's good, the author is a little less grim than Joe Ambercrombie but similar style if you're looking for a new series.
Surface Detail, and The State of the Art by Iain M Banks. Been on a Culture bend recently. Excession is next on my list
I'm working my way through the Red Rising series. Very interesting plot and lovable characters. Brutal violence though.
I've been reading Carrion Comfort. Really cool mystery story with people that can mind control. You're always trying to figure out what the Game is and what are these pawns accomplishing.
Its a little long winded but Dan Simmons can write a compelling story.
Def more Horror than Science Fiction.
Hey, me too! I just started Wool two days ago! Planning to read Shift and Dust as well right after.
The Three Books of Occult Philosophy after having finished La Veritable Magie Noire (True Black Magic). They are interesting because of their historical significance and, shall we say, creativity.
So many; I keep getting distracted.
Same bout ish, but reading the deed of paksenarrion, and keep getting distracted by my love for harry potter fanfictions lmao