Any Science Fiction readers here?

[Navy Chief]

I am not a big reader these days. I am starting to get back into it, though, mainly to keep myself from buying any more electronics, etc...!

Years ago, I read a book by Robert Heinlein called, "Have Space Suit, Will Travel". It was one of the first Science Fiction books I ever read. I was looking at used books on Amazon.com, and saw it listed. Ordered it, and received it this past week.

It is an outstanding story! Still a joy to read after so many years. Actually, it's like reading it for the first time.

I recommend it highly.

NC

[safn1949]

I used to read a lot of science fiction Chief.One of my favorites is John Campbell,I also ordered an old book of his from Amazon.I wish I could give you the title but my books are packed away at the moment.

He wrote the original story for the movie "The Thing" titled (I think) "Who goes there".

[PRB]

My favorite SF books were Larry Niven's Ring World series, and anything by Arthur C Clarke, especially his Rama series. Good stuff. And I like Frank Herbert books too.

[Willy]

Yep, I've liked Heinlein since I was a kid. Jack McDevitt is pretty good too.

[Cloud9Gal]

My first experience of reading science fiction was through the penmanship of Stephen King:

The Tommyknockers
The Dark Tower Series
The Regulators (under his pseudonym of Richard Bachman)

And recently, a good friend of mine introduced me to Lois McMaster Bujold. I fell in love with her books from "The Sharing Knife" series.

[mike678]

For a great collection of free Sci-Fi e-books check out the Baen free library:

http://www.baen.com/library/defaultTitles.htm

[KOM.Nausicaa]

Big SF reader here. Favorites are Dan Simmons, Lem, Phil Dick, and the great Peter F Hamilton. Clarke a little, Heinlein absolutely not. Can't stand him, sorry.

[luckydog]

Maybe someone can help me out here.............
I discovered science fiction thru my father, who was a big fan of Heinlein and Assimov.
There was one book I read during high-school in which the protagonist ( or his mentor ) had a LONG LIST of things to accomplish in order to really appreciate life....ie: sail a boat, build a house, deliver a baby, etc. It left a big impression.
I carried that list for years and accomplished most of what was on it before the paper disintegrated from old age.
I've been trying to find that book ( I think it was Heinlein ) but haven't had any luck.........

Anybody remember it ??

Thanx, LD

[aeromed202]

Depends on your tastes and preferences. The Foundation and Robot series of Asimov are absorbing. There are the Heechee novels of Frederik Pohl and a set by by Greg Bear starting I think with Eon. Those are a few that come to mind.
And you are right Safn. The original short story was called "Who goes there?"

Forgot Orson Scott Card's Speaker for the Dead, Songbird, and others.

[Lionheart]

My favorite SF books were Larry Niven's Ring World series, and anything by Arthur C Clarke, especially his Rama series. Good stuff. And I like Frank Herbert books too.

I second that. Amazing books. They should make a movie of these.


Also from Heinlein is 'Stranger in a Strange Land' (Phoenix?) about a guy found on Mars, brought back to Earth.


Thanks for the heads up on that book NC. I'll have to check that out.




Bill