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Old 09-28-2009, 09:32 PM   #62
deanstow
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To get a taste of science fiction is like asking for recommendations on Chinese food. It is a very broad category. Here are some of my favorites based on flavor.


Spy / Espionage / Alien Invasion - Heinlein - The Puppet Masters

Alien Interaction - Clement - Mission Of Gravity

Alien Interaction Epic - Niven / Pournelle - The Mote in Gods Eye

Exploration - Pohl - Gateway (Not at all what you might expect but a page turner)

Military - Heinlein - Starship Troopers
Military - Haldeman - The Forever War
Military - Weber - Honor Harrington Series

Humorous - Adams - Hitchiker's Guide To The Galaxy
Humorous - Harrison - The Stainless Steel Rat

Epic Political - Herbert - Dune

Cyberpunk / Computer Related - Stephenson - Snow Crash
Cyberpunk / Computer Related - Neuromancer

Alien Invasion - Clarke - Childhood's End
Alien Invasion Epic - Niven / Pournelle - Footfall

Social - Heinlein - Stranger In A Strange Land
Social - Alien - Asimov - The Gods Themselves
Social - Varley - Titan / Wizard / Demon (trilogy)

Time Travel - Varley - Millenium
Time Travel - Asimov - End Of Eternity

Short Storie Collections -
Science Fiction Hall Of Fame Vol 1
Heinlein - The Past Through Tomorrow
Niven - Collections other than Man-Kzin Wars


I hope this is helpful.

Dean
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