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Neuromancer by William Gibson Book Review
Before the World Wide Web made everything convenient for us, serial author William Gibson introduced us to the fascinating world of the Matrix. Think of it as a “world within the world,” a world ...
2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke Book Review
Arthur C. Clarke’s sci-fi fan-favorite classic marked its 50th anniversary a few years ago. First published in 1968, 2001: A Space Odyssey became an instant game-changer for the science fiction ...
Dune by Frank Herbert Book Review
First published in 1965, Dune is Frank Herbert’s most iconic work, often considered one of the most beloved science fiction books of all time. It narrates the events of a futuristic feudal ...
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Book Review
You’ll be hard-pressed to find great science fiction novels that aren’t so serious and packed with hard science. That’s where Douglas Adams’ classic sci-fi novel The Hitchhiker’s Guide veers off ...
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card Book Review
Originally published in 1985, Ender’s Game is a sci-fi book by the American prolific author Orson Scott Card. It’s been one of the most popular science fiction books since it was first published, ...
Prelude to Foundation by Isaac Asimov Book Review
First published in 1951, Prelude to Foundation is a collection of short stories that veteran biochemistry professor-turned-author Isaac Asimov wrote from around 1942. It’s often regarded as one ...
Hyperion by Dan Simmons Book Review
Dan Simmons has always been revered for his mastery of building immersive worlds, and Hyperion is his best science fiction work yet. Winner of the 1989 Hugo Awards, it’s the debut book in ...
Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson Book Review
Originally published in 1992, Neal Stephenson’s Arthur C. Clarke Award nominee Snow Crash has earned its reputation as one of the best science fiction and dystopian novels. Also nominated for the ...
Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut Book Review
Slaughterhouse-Five is a 1969 sci-fi masterpiece authored by the American prolific writer Kurt Vonnegut. The title dwells on time travel and anti-war themes while revolving its narrative around ...
Solaris by Stanislaw Lem Book Review
First published in 1961, Stanislaw Lem’s Solaris has for decades been touted as one of the best sci-fi classics for deep thinkers. It holds true because Stanislaw Lem is probably the best-known ...
Ringworld by Larry Niven Book Review
Part of the highly-acclaimed Known Space series, Ringworld by Larry Liven is not just a winner of the 1970 Hugo Award; it’s also arguably one of the best science fiction books of the last ...
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick Book Review
First published in 1968, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? is perhaps Philip K. Dick’s best-known novel and one of the fan-favorite sci-fi classics. It’s the basis for the blockbuster film ...
