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« on: September 03, 2003, 06:23:28 PM » |
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I like sci-fi, but have trouble finding different stuff to read in it. There is alot of bad stuff out there. So, let me tell you what I like, and you can tell me what you like.
Issac Asimov
David Weber
Some Orson Scott Card
Frank Herberts Dune(somewhat)
E.E. Smith was a groundbreaking sci-fi author, and his Lensman series laid the groundwork for much to come, including Star Wars.
From what I've read of his, Philip K. Dick has some good stuff.
Please put your favorites here for all to see and share. =)
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« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2003, 06:38:40 PM » |
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nothing to say. but now my name brands all 5 categories. *evil grins*  |
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Josh
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« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2003, 08:06:42 PM » |
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RAY BRADBURY!
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Vlad!
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« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2003, 08:33:52 PM » |
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Robert A. Heinlen
Timothy Zahn (conquerors series)
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If you don’t have freedom as a principle, you can never see a reason not to make an exception. There are constantly going to be times when for one reason or another there’s some practical convenience in making an exception.
rms
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RokrantheGreat
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« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2003, 08:42:35 AM » |
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Timothy Zahn (conquerors series) Ahh, Timothy Zahn. I've only read his Star Wars contributions, but those are my absolute favorite Star Wars books. I'll have to check his other works out... |
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\"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the former.\" - Albert Einstein
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oneafroboy
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« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2003, 10:47:33 AM » |
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Ray Bradbury
Douglass Adams (For some sci fi humor)
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\"Living your life like you're trapped in a bad rap video is just not that appealing.\"
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Josh
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« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2003, 04:50:31 PM » |
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Ray Bradbury
Douglass Adams (For some sci fi humor) Yes on both counts. |
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Vlad!
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« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2003, 06:09:07 PM » |
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Douglass Adams (For some sci fi humor) Yes, good call. Adams' death was a blow to the literary world. |
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If you don’t have freedom as a principle, you can never see a reason not to make an exception. There are constantly going to be times when for one reason or another there’s some practical convenience in making an exception.
rms
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DvChWi
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« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2003, 06:39:54 PM » |
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Ah yes, Ray Bradbury is the Farenheit 451 guy. Its all coming back to me now....
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Fun facts about Chuck Norris:
Newton's Third Law is wrong: Although it states that for each action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, there is no force equal in reaction to a Chuck Norris roundhouse kick.
Chuck Norris can divide by zero.
Chuck Norris CAN believe it's not butter.
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linds
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« Reply #9 on: September 06, 2003, 12:06:33 PM » |
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read CHILDHOOD'S END by arthur c. clarke.
in my opinion, it's an excellent book.
also--read FRANKENSTEIN. most people don't think about classics as 'sci fi,' but that one is definitely worthy of the title.
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\"I saved Latin. What did you ever do?\"
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RokrantheGreat
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« Reply #10 on: September 06, 2003, 01:44:01 PM » |
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also--read FRANKENSTEIN. most people don't think about classics as 'sci fi,' but that one is definitely worthy of the title. I've read it. It was pretty good, except for the fact that I had heard the story many, many times before I actually read the original version, so there weren't many surprises, and I knew what the ending would be. |
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Josh
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« Reply #11 on: September 06, 2003, 03:26:30 PM » |
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Frankenstein is indeed a good novel, though more horror than sci-fi.
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Vlad!
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« Reply #12 on: September 06, 2003, 03:47:39 PM » |
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Clarke is another good writer than I meant to suggest. If you're looking for a short story that is funny, interesting, and highly ironic, read Clarke's "Loophole." "Earthlight" is also a nice tale that took me no time at all to read.
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