Excellent list! 11/22/63 is definitely one of Stephen King's greatest novels, such incredible storytelling. I have heard amazing things about Project Hail Mary, high priority on my tbr.
Try A Scanner Darkly by PKD The Prefect Dreyfus Emergencies and the Revelation Space series by Alistair Reynolds after you finish the Expanse PKD short stories There is also some books that make best lists like Hyperion, Foundation Trilogy, etc Alfred Bester The Demolished Man It depends on what you like. Lighter stuff like Red Shirts if you like star trek. Old man's war And 1 series that was never finished was war with the Chtorr Based on your list, you'd probably like Reynolds books
I read Scanner Darkly a few months ago and just finished Electric Sheep. I’m a BIG fan of PKD now so going to check out a lot more of his. I haven’t heard of some of these, greats recs!
really liked dark matter and ubik. dark matter super solid thriller that does a really great job of engaging with the "multiple dimensions" thing. I'm always in the minority when it comes to andy wier, ive read all of them i get why people like his books but i just find them a chore haha. it's too predictable sassy smart man guy saves the day, never feels like there's tension, and all his characters are stereotypes. rocky is undoubtedly great but man, i wish wier cared more about the science parts of his books. if you want more recs i have a video on my channel going over science fiction books, but addressing some of the sexism that i feel pervades my absolute favorite genre. i have a shitton of recommendations in there particularly for some women authors that people don't talk about which are some of my favs. good video, cheers.
Thanks! Totally get why people don’t like Wier. I’m haven’t read a huge amount of sci fi so my level is pretty surface at this point but I’ll def check your video out. I have a ton of sci fi upcoming in the next year or two so my knowledge will expand I’m sure.
Great list Crizzy! I have Dark Matter and 11/22/63 on my TBR pile! Ubik was mind blowing when I read it first, truely a masterful book, and easily in my top 10 as well, I'd love to find more books like Ubik Leviathan wakes is great, and its not even my faveorite of the 6 expanse books I've read so far! And Project Hail Mary is just wonderful, a great, thrilling, heartwarming sci fi book, easily top 3! As for a recomendation, I really think you would love Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky. It's technically part of a trilogy but I've only read Children of Time so far and it 100% stands strong as a standalone, so no huge commitment.
My Favorite Science Fiction Series: C.J. Cherry - Faded Sun Gordon Dickson - Childe Cycle(aka Dorsai Series) Philip Jose Farmer - World of Tiers Parke Godwin - Galactic Bus Anne McCaffery - Pern E.E. “Doc” Smith - Lensmen E.E. “Doc” Smith - Skylark Christopher Stasheff - Warlock Sherri S. Tepper - True Game James Blish - Cities In Flight Lois M. Bujold - Vorkosigan Orson Scott Card - Ender’s Wiggins My Favorite Stand Alone Science Fiction Books: C.J.Cherryh - Cuckoo’s Egg Robert A. Heinlein - Farnham’s Freehold Robert A. Heinlein - Tunnel In the Sky Robert A. Heinlein - Starship Troopers Robert A. Heinlein - I will Fear No Evil Robert A. Heinlein - Stranger In A Strange Land Robert A. Heinlein - The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress Janet Kagan - Hellspark Janet Kagan - Mirable Walt Richmond - Shockwave E.E. “Doc” Smith - The Galaxy Primes Jack Williamson - The Humanoids Roger Zelazney - Lord of Light Roger Zelazney - Creatures of Light and Darkness Roger Zelazney - Isle of the Dead Roger Zelazney - Doorways In the Sand Roger Zelazney - This Immortal Roger Zelazney - A Dark Traveling James Blish - Jack of Eagles John M. Faucette - Crown of Infinity John Brunner - The Whole Man John Brunner - Shockwave Rider Clifford D. Simak - Way Station
I think they’re all great. I could see where the hardcore sci fi fans might cry a little because the heavy hitters aren’t there, but they are easy, fun, and engaging books that I think anyone would like.
I like reading sci-fi with screen adaptations, and then comparing. So that's a great list. I just finished Dark Matter, the show just came out. I highly recommend Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clark. It's being made into a movie and directed by Denis Villenueve (Dune, Arrival). Great book, should be an awesome movie. Also every sci-fi reader should read Hyperion, and that is in the works to be brought to the screen as well. Can't wait for the Project Hail Mary movie. Rocky is going to sell a lot of merch!
That’s the best part for me. I finally read Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep after being a massive Blade Runner fan. Rendezvous with Rama is high on my list as well as Hyperion.
Michel Faber's 'Under the Skin', upon which Jonathan Glazer's film is extremely loosely based, is one of the best books I've ever read and I couldn't give it a higher recommendation. It's thrilling but also contemplatively paced.
@@Crizzybooks Thanks buddy, just saw the channel for the first time today on lunch break, great room setup and great lists/ info on books and to the point. Keep it up!
Nice video. Some books i would recommend are: 1. Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep by Philip K Dick 2. Starship Troopers by Robert Heinlein 3. Sol Arbiter by J.N Chaney and Shen 4. Andromada Strain by Micheal Crichton 5. Kaiju Number 8 by Naoya Matsumoto (manga series)
@@Crizzybooks I did a video of my experience of Dune. In summary the world building I found the strength of the book. I did not find Paul a compelling character. Was a struggle in my mind to let the book flow and not analyse all the different cultural references like yoga, Buddhism, communism etc go. Also I found the abilities difficult to let slide, like, can Paul see the future or not? Is he the world's greatest fighter or should I feel jeopardy when he is in hand to hand combat or not? I enjoyed the book but at the same time I had no love for Paul and could care less about his fight with the other 'Royal' family. I also find it very disappointing that the major battles they build up to happen 'off screen.' Probably the most diasppointing book I enjoyed reading! If that makes sense!
