Foundation (Foundation Novels)344 reviews
Isaac Asimov

Spectra, 1991

Amazing Asimov read !!!!!!

+ Psychohistory and the statistical prediction of mob behaviour!
+ Amazing book to get hooked on Asimov!
+ Excellent
+ Science Fiction at its best
  
  











  



  
The Gripping Hand52 reviews
Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle

Pocket, 1994

Different, but worthy

I happen to be re-reading this book right now, a copy of which "Operation Paperback" generously sent to Afghanistan for the benefit of deployed servicemembers. The book certainly is chock-full of talk. Page 206 (of the edition I read) is not unrepresentative: it has exactly four short ...
  
  











  



  
Deluge Drivers (Icerigger Trilogy, Book 3)5 reviews
Alan Dean Foster

Del Rey, 1987

A terrific wrap up of the Icerigger series!

+ A warm farewell to our stranded friends on Tran-ky-ky.
+ The finale of the Icerigger series.
+ A great conclusion to a great adventure!
+ On whole a good series
  
  











  



  
The Worthing Saga61 reviews
Orson Scott Card

Tor Books, 1992

Ranked with the best of philosophers...

+ Thought provoking
+ Card's Fascinating Vision

This book tackles the age old philosophical question of suffering and pain as well as any philosophy book, but does it the OSC way, which is with great characters and engaging story telling. I'd rather get my philosophy fill from Card then a dry old text book if you ask me. Card never writes ...
  
  











  



  
The Fall of Hyperion128 reviews
Dan Simmons

Spectra, 1991

I like it more than the first

+ A LITERARY MASTERPIECE
+ Descent into chaos

Maybe since it goes back to a more usual structure, I was able to follow the story about the fall of humanity, the search for God and the fate of the Pilgrims. Again, Simmons shines as he shows he can blend cyberpunk, space battles, politics, literary apocrypha, poetry, philosophy and more into one ...
  
  











  



  
Dune (Dune Chronicles, Book 1)1036 reviews
Frank Herbert

Ace, 1990

"The Sleeper Has Awakened!" ~ Science Fiction Or Prophetic Utterance?

+ A SciFi Masterpiece
+ I do not understand why Dune is so popular.
+ AMAZING BOOK!
+ Brings Back Memories of Old Sci-Fi Days
  
  











  



  
Children of Dune (Dune Chronicles, Book 3)121 reviews
Frank Herbert

Ace, 1987

Wonderful

+ Hero of Classic Sci-fi
+ Even better than Dune Messiah!
+ STILL RELEVANT AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
  
  











  



  
Mission to Moulokin
Alan Dean Foster

Doubleday, 1979
  
  











  



  
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy663 reviews
Douglas Adams

Del Rey, 1995

Comic work of genius

+ One of my all-time favorite books
+ My go-to gift for 12 year old boys
+ improbably great
  
  











  



  
Pastwatch: The Redemption of Christopher Columbus136 reviews
Orson Scott Card

Tor, 1997

Unforgettable

+ Just read it.
+ Present Food Crisis in Likely Future Scenerio
+ Sci-fi meets hi-fi
  
  











  



  
The Lord of the Rings - The Motion Picture Trilogy (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition)495 reviews
Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen

New Line Home Entertainment, 2004

Well Worth It!

+ Extended Lord of the Rings Trilogy
+ Amazing!
+ Buy the greatest trilogy in history for your DVD collection!
  
  











  



  
God Emperor of Dune (Dune Chronicles, Book 4)157 reviews
Frank Herbert

Ace Books, 1987

I AM THE WORM

+ Dune 4 ... 3000 years in the making
+ Listen rather than read
+ Must read for Sci Fi Geeks
+ A chance to see for yourself!
  
  











  



  
Chapterhouse Dune (Dune Chronicles, Book 6)107 reviews
Frank Herbert

Ace, 1987

Frank Is a Great Writer

+ Alas, we come to the end of a fantastic series.
+ American Gothic, Face Dancers, or What?

I enjoy everyone of the Dune books, and the sequels by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. I always love to read any Dune books on my free time.
  
  











  



  
Rocheworld8 reviews
Robert L. Forward

Baen, 1990

Excellent!

+ Great Hard SciFi

"Rocheworld" is one of my all-time favorite sc-fi reads. I am glad Robert L. Forward was able to expand on his original manuscript to make this new improved version of "Flight of the Dragonfly", --retitled "Rocheworld". This book is about light-sail travel to a very far away twin world system that ...
  
  











  



  
The Reality Dysfunction Part I: Emergence213 reviews
Peter F. Hamilton

Aspect, 1997

If you have a Kindle...

+ Masterful!

Just FYI, if you have a Kindle and are interested in this book/series, there is a compilation of all 3 (or 6 depending on how you look at it) books listed as The Night's Dawn Trilogy available for download for a little under $8. That's obviously a fair amount cheaper than buying the books ...
  
  











  



  
Ender's Game (Ender, Book 1)2531 reviews
Orson Scott Card

Tor Science Fiction, 1994

Get Into The Game

+ The reason I read
+ Great Book
+ A Lot To Like
+ Ender's Game book review
  
  











  



  
Dune Messiah (Dune Chronicles (Econo-Clad Hardcover))180 reviews
Frank Herbert

Ace Hardcover, 2008

Bought it!

+ Wonderful book
+ Really, this is such a fine book
+ A great follow-up for fans of Dune!
  
  











  



  
The Forever War298 reviews
Joe Haldeman

Eos, 2003

A easy and enjoyable SF read--with bonus social commentary

+ An allegory for both war and aging...
+ The Best
+ One of the best War/Sci Fi novels out there
  
  











  



  
Heretics of Dune (Dune Chronicles, Book 5)71 reviews
Frank Herbert

Ace, 1987

Fantastic sci-fi from Herbert yet again!

+ One of the best in the series
+ Reviled and Worshiped...
+ I want my own Duncan Idaho, too!
  
  











  



  
Beyond the Blue Event Horizon (Heechee Saga, Book 2)20 reviews
Frederik Pohl

Ballantine Books, 2000

Best SciFi

This book out of the Heechee saga is another terrific winner. Fredrick Pohl knows how to teach you the laws of the universe and make you laugh at the same time. The main character Robinette Broadhead is always entertaining!