Superhero, Fantasy, or Sci-fi book suggestions (peferablly for kindle)?
I am looking for some good books to get for my Kindle. Here are a few examples of the books that I hold already read and really enjoyed.
Superheroes - Humor, Horror, and Heroes, Playing for Keeps.
Fantasy - A Song of Ice and Fire.
Sci-fi - World War Z, Resistance: The Gathering Storm.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, Thank you.
Answers:
I'm not sure if there's a kindle edition of this series, but even if there isn't, I'd recommend it for your purchase!
Since you obviously savour epic tales (Song of Ice and Fire), I would recommend Otherland (it's a series) by Tad Williams. It's a sci-fi series, but Tad usually does Fantasy novels. The first book is "City of Golden Shadow" or something like that. There are a total of 4 books contained by the series, each averaging 8OO-ish pages. It's awesome.
I don't use a kindle so I cannot say what is available for one.
In SCIENCE FICTION, here are some I would recommend:
"Foundation" (1951) by Issac Asimov
(the first book of the "Foundation Series")
Postulates the societal adaptation, which would accompany the expansion into the stars.
The seiries won the one-time Hugo Award for "Best All-Time Series" in 1966.
(One of the other books in the series also won a Hugo Award.)
“Dune” (1965) by Frank Herbert
(the first book of the “Dune Series)
(Won the Hugo and Nebula Awards.)
“I, Robot” (1950) the book of rash short stories by Issac Asimov on the subject of ROBOTS in which he postulates the "Three Laws of Robotics" should be read as a basis back reading the
"The Caves of Steel" (1954) by Issac Asimov
(the first of the "Robot" series / Lije Bailey mysteries)
These books are the source from which the movie "I, Robot" is drawn.
"Ender's Game" (1985) by Orson Scott Card
"Speaker for the Dead" (1986 - the sequel to "Ender's Game") by Orson Scott Card
(Both won the Hugo and Nebula Awards.)
"The Forever War" (1974) by Joe Haldeman
Deals with the effect of time dilation, on those involved in an interstellar war.
(Won the Hugo and Nebula Awards.)
“Forever Free” (1999) by Joe Haldeman
(the sequel to “The Forever War” (1974) which won the Hugo and Nebula Awards)
"Dorsai" (1959) by Gordon R. Dickson
(the first book of “The Childe Cycle”)
Deals beside genetic drift and specialization, and there effects on humanity as a whole.
Nominated for the Hugo award.
“On Basilisk Station” (1993) by David Weber
(the first book in the "Honor Harrington" series)
This Space Navy series have FEMALE lead character. Beyond the Technology of the spacecraft and weapons, the story revolves around interpersonal relationships next to which you will be able to identify.
"Warriors Apprentice" (1986) by Lois McMaster Bujold
(the first book of "The Vorkosigan Saga")
After being genetically "damaged" by a bio weapon in his mother's womb, Miles Vorkosigan overcomes prejudice to claim his birthright.
"Cross Time Engineer" series - (aka the "Conrad Stargard" series)
by Leo Frankowski
which begin with "The Cross Time Engineer" (1993)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_Frankow…
Its even better if you are POLISH as the main character is as capably!
This was an eye opening look at how technology could transform a society, and gave some extraordinarily good descriptions of simple improvements that lead to our own industrial revolution.
I guess you can tell I loved these books.
"The Forge" (1991) by S.M. Stirling.
(the first book of "The General" series)
"An Oblique Approach" (1998) by Eric Flint
(the first book of the "Belisarius" series)
"Hammer's Slammers" (1979) by David Drake
(the first book of the "Hammer's Slammers" series)
“With the Lightnings” (1998) by David Drake
(the first book of the “Republic of Cinnabar Navy (RCN)”/ “Lt. Leary” series)
"Sten" (1982) by Chris Bunch and Allen Cole
(the first book of "The Sten Chronicles")
Sten is orphaned and afterwards recruited into the Eternal Emperor's "Mantis" covert intelligence corps.
"The Man Who Never Missed" (1985) by Steve Perry
(the first book of "The Matador" series)
"The Planet Savers" (1958) by Marion Zimmer Bradley
(the first book of the "Darkover" series)
"Weyr Search" (1967) by Anne McCaffrey
(the first book in the "Dragonriders of Pern" series)
“For Love of Mother-Not” (1983) Alan Dean Foster
(the first book in the “Humanx” series - feature Pip and Flinx)
“1632” (2000) by Eric Flint
(first book of the “Ring of Fire” alternate history series)
“The Last Legion” (1999) by Chris Bunch
(the first book of “The Last Legion” series – Space/Military)
“The Ship Who Sang” (1969) by Anne McCaffrey
(the first book of “The Brain & Brawn Ship” series)
“Sassinak” (1990) by Anne McCaffrey
(the first book of “The Planet Pirates trilogy”)
Has a FEMALE lead character.
"Bolo" (1976) by Keith Laumer
(first book of the "Bolo" series – about self aware tanks)
"Island within the Sea of Time" (1998) by S.M. Stirling.
(the first book of the "Nantucket" series)
“Mutineers' Moon” (1991) by David Weber.
(the first book in the “Dahak trilogy”)
“Insurrection” (1993) by David Weber & Steve White
(the first book in the “Starfire” series)
“Prince of Sunset” (1998) by Steve White
(the first book in the “Prince of Sunset” series)
“Once a Hero“ (1997) by Elizabeth Moon
(first book of the “Esmay Suiza” trilogy)
Another Space Navy series next to a FEMALE main character.
Beyond the Technology of the spacecraft and weapons, the story revolves around a personal struggle for identify next to which you will be able to identify.
“In the Balance” (1994) by Harry Turtledove
(Aliens invade in the middle of World War II)
(first book of the “Worldwar” Sci-Fi/Alternate History Series)
“Gateway” (1977) by Frederik Pohl.
(won the Hugo and Nebula Awards)
“Rendezvous w Source(s): almost 40 years reading Science Fiction & Fantasy
Over 800 read and counting!
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Superheroes - Humor, Horror, and Heroes, Playing for Keeps.
Fantasy - A Song of Ice and Fire.
Sci-fi - World War Z, Resistance: The Gathering Storm.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, Thank you.
Answers:
I'm not sure if there's a kindle edition of this series, but even if there isn't, I'd recommend it for your purchase!
Since you obviously savour epic tales (Song of Ice and Fire), I would recommend Otherland (it's a series) by Tad Williams. It's a sci-fi series, but Tad usually does Fantasy novels. The first book is "City of Golden Shadow" or something like that. There are a total of 4 books contained by the series, each averaging 8OO-ish pages. It's awesome.
I don't use a kindle so I cannot say what is available for one.
In SCIENCE FICTION, here are some I would recommend:
"Foundation" (1951) by Issac Asimov
(the first book of the "Foundation Series")
Postulates the societal adaptation, which would accompany the expansion into the stars.
The seiries won the one-time Hugo Award for "Best All-Time Series" in 1966.
(One of the other books in the series also won a Hugo Award.)
“Dune” (1965) by Frank Herbert
(the first book of the “Dune Series)
(Won the Hugo and Nebula Awards.)
“I, Robot” (1950) the book of rash short stories by Issac Asimov on the subject of ROBOTS in which he postulates the "Three Laws of Robotics" should be read as a basis back reading the
"The Caves of Steel" (1954) by Issac Asimov
(the first of the "Robot" series / Lije Bailey mysteries)
These books are the source from which the movie "I, Robot" is drawn.
"Ender's Game" (1985) by Orson Scott Card
"Speaker for the Dead" (1986 - the sequel to "Ender's Game") by Orson Scott Card
(Both won the Hugo and Nebula Awards.)
"The Forever War" (1974) by Joe Haldeman
Deals with the effect of time dilation, on those involved in an interstellar war.
(Won the Hugo and Nebula Awards.)
“Forever Free” (1999) by Joe Haldeman
(the sequel to “The Forever War” (1974) which won the Hugo and Nebula Awards)
"Dorsai" (1959) by Gordon R. Dickson
(the first book of “The Childe Cycle”)
Deals beside genetic drift and specialization, and there effects on humanity as a whole.
Nominated for the Hugo award.
“On Basilisk Station” (1993) by David Weber
(the first book in the "Honor Harrington" series)
This Space Navy series have FEMALE lead character. Beyond the Technology of the spacecraft and weapons, the story revolves around interpersonal relationships next to which you will be able to identify.
"Warriors Apprentice" (1986) by Lois McMaster Bujold
(the first book of "The Vorkosigan Saga")
After being genetically "damaged" by a bio weapon in his mother's womb, Miles Vorkosigan overcomes prejudice to claim his birthright.
"Cross Time Engineer" series - (aka the "Conrad Stargard" series)
by Leo Frankowski
which begin with "The Cross Time Engineer" (1993)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_Frankow…
Its even better if you are POLISH as the main character is as capably!
This was an eye opening look at how technology could transform a society, and gave some extraordinarily good descriptions of simple improvements that lead to our own industrial revolution.
I guess you can tell I loved these books.
"The Forge" (1991) by S.M. Stirling.
(the first book of "The General" series)
"An Oblique Approach" (1998) by Eric Flint
(the first book of the "Belisarius" series)
"Hammer's Slammers" (1979) by David Drake
(the first book of the "Hammer's Slammers" series)
“With the Lightnings” (1998) by David Drake
(the first book of the “Republic of Cinnabar Navy (RCN)”/ “Lt. Leary” series)
"Sten" (1982) by Chris Bunch and Allen Cole
(the first book of "The Sten Chronicles")
Sten is orphaned and afterwards recruited into the Eternal Emperor's "Mantis" covert intelligence corps.
"The Man Who Never Missed" (1985) by Steve Perry
(the first book of "The Matador" series)
"The Planet Savers" (1958) by Marion Zimmer Bradley
(the first book of the "Darkover" series)
"Weyr Search" (1967) by Anne McCaffrey
(the first book in the "Dragonriders of Pern" series)
“For Love of Mother-Not” (1983) Alan Dean Foster
(the first book in the “Humanx” series - feature Pip and Flinx)
“1632” (2000) by Eric Flint
(first book of the “Ring of Fire” alternate history series)
“The Last Legion” (1999) by Chris Bunch
(the first book of “The Last Legion” series – Space/Military)
“The Ship Who Sang” (1969) by Anne McCaffrey
(the first book of “The Brain & Brawn Ship” series)
“Sassinak” (1990) by Anne McCaffrey
(the first book of “The Planet Pirates trilogy”)
Has a FEMALE lead character.
"Bolo" (1976) by Keith Laumer
(first book of the "Bolo" series – about self aware tanks)
"Island within the Sea of Time" (1998) by S.M. Stirling.
(the first book of the "Nantucket" series)
“Mutineers' Moon” (1991) by David Weber.
(the first book in the “Dahak trilogy”)
“Insurrection” (1993) by David Weber & Steve White
(the first book in the “Starfire” series)
“Prince of Sunset” (1998) by Steve White
(the first book in the “Prince of Sunset” series)
“Once a Hero“ (1997) by Elizabeth Moon
(first book of the “Esmay Suiza” trilogy)
Another Space Navy series next to a FEMALE main character.
Beyond the Technology of the spacecraft and weapons, the story revolves around a personal struggle for identify next to which you will be able to identify.
“In the Balance” (1994) by Harry Turtledove
(Aliens invade in the middle of World War II)
(first book of the “Worldwar” Sci-Fi/Alternate History Series)
“Gateway” (1977) by Frederik Pohl.
(won the Hugo and Nebula Awards)
“Rendezvous w Source(s): almost 40 years reading Science Fiction & Fantasy
Over 800 read and counting!
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Which is better when compared? which has more pros than cons and what are they? I'm having trouble deciding which to buy. The kindle have internet which i like, but does the sony have that too? I'm currently trying to gather up abundantly of info on both but I cant decide. Anyone's used them and care...
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