Book recomendations.
I'm presently finishing up a book on superstring theory and I'd like to keep up the momentum by going right to some piece of reading. I'm in the mood for some recent SciFi but something with substance and quality. Looks like the next Dark Tower book by Stephen King won't be out for several more decades (what's up with that? I read all the previous books and now I'm left hanging for what goes on 3 years? Finish the next book already!). I would also consider more books on physics (quantum, astro, GUT, etc) after. I usually ingest a book with-in a week. Thanks in advance! A short review would also be appreciated but not necessary (since i can look up the user reviews on amazon) 
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Neil Stephenson
Paul Auster
From <a href="http://www.stephenking.com/future.html"; target="_blank">Stephen King.com</a>:
2003: Wolves of the Call (Volume V of The Dark Tower series)
and
Song of Susannah (Volume VI of the series)
While I agree that the span of time in between each book is long, this last time is excusable..he was hit by a van remember?
<strong>The Blue Nowhere by Jeffrey Deaver
From <a href="http://www.stephenking.com/future.html"; target="_blank">Stephen King.com</a>:
2003: Wolves of the Call (Volume V of The Dark Tower series)
and
Song of Susannah (Volume VI of the series)
While I agree that the span of time in between each book is long, this last time is excusable..he was hit by a van remember?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Thanks! This is great news. And about the getting hit by a van... come on! Since then he released like 4 books and compilations! He was probably just trying to top the last book
<strong>just about anything by greg bear--thats real sci fi. not space opera, so dont expect it.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I agree. All his books are worth reading. His more recent books are not real cheery.
I'm very fond of Isaac Asimov....though he must be taken in doses(if you read only asimov for a while you'll grow tired of his writing style...but I find this true for all authors
in particular the robot series(which I have only read two books of)
and the Foundation series(which I read all but the prelude)
a friend of mine swears by snowcrash...I haven't read it yet though
and another friend of mine swear by a book called
Vurt- by jeff noon(or james noon..can't recall)
she says its very much like Snowcrash.
I'm digging Orson scott card, James joyce and Douglas adams right now
The salmon of doubt(last of the hitchhikers guide series) was just released.
I'm attempting to read finnigan's wake...but its...a task
and orson scott card is very much like Asimov.
another one of my favorites is Tom robbins
he's funny.
when it comes to non-fiction...the only author I can think of is Carl sagan....good stuff there.
I'm more into listening to music than reading
<strong>Its hard to recommend just one book...or author.
I'm very fond of Isaac Asimov....though he must be taken in doses(if you read only asimov for a while you'll grow tired of his writing style...but I find this true for all authors
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You are wrong robot
And, not sci-fi, but darned interesting: the Gormenghast trilogy by Mervyn Peake.
If you have a scientific mind, the neurology books by J. Allan Hobson (focus on sleep and conscious/unconscious states) are a real pleasure to read.
.. some e-books (most in italian or spanish) here <a href="http://it.geocities.com/fruttamartorana/book/"; target="_blank">http://it.geocities.com/fruttamartorana/book/</a>;
iused to read a lot nut recently i feel there are too many useless books...
<strong>I'm presently finishing up a book on superstring theory and I'd like to keep up the momentum by going right to some piece of reading. I'm in the mood for some recent SciFi but something with substance and quality. Looks like the next Dark Tower book by Stephen King won't be out for several more decades (what's up with that? I read all the previous books and now I'm left hanging for what goes on 3 years? Finish the next book already!). I would also consider more books on physics (quantum, astro, GUT, etc) after. I usually ingest a book with-in a week. Thanks in advance! A short review would also be appreciated but not necessary (since i can look up the user reviews on amazon)
I highly recommend the 'Dune' series by Frank Herbert. There are 5 or 6 in the series and it is some great science fiction that has aged gracefully. It does not seem dated at all and is a compelling story that stretches over many volumes. The terminology is a little daunting at first since herbert essentially creates his own universe but its worth it. I am now just reading the follow-up books his son did including House Harkonnen and House Atreideds. His son is also a good story teller with a similar style to his father but a little choppier.
Enjoy
<strong>I read all nine books (even the 3 by his son) already and some have read 2 or 3 times. But if all else fails I will read some of the other Dune books I have again
I hear you... I have been through the original 6 three times already and Im ready for another anytime. I love herbert because it is soooo immersive I can actually believe Im in another universe (sorry no macs there).
Im plowing through 'The Fountainhead' by Ayn Rand right now. Just over half way and I cant put it down. Amazing character development and surprisingly dynamic plot. Really stimulating the ol cerebral cortex. Not sci-fi though. I was about 100 pages into 'Return of the King' when I decided to put a hold on to tackle Fountainhead.
Mick Foley - Foley is Good
wow! a reeeeeally interesting book, picks up from where 'Have a Nice Day' left up and is a wicked read even if you are not a wrestling fan
*4 thumbs up*
Ben Elton - Dead Famous
erm, a comedy book always has looooads to live up to because its hard to transgress humour onto paper and have it understood - this book is superb in places but good on the whole, its based on the whole 'Big Brother' TV thing but dont let that put u off, its worth a read - the plot is fantastic and its one of the best who dunnits i've read - this will be a movie
*4 thumbs up*
yes i know they aint sci-fi books but theres a review of em anyway
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