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Science Fiction

DanBaron

(105 posts) Sun Jul 6, 2025, 09:54 AM Jul 6

Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Gothic Horror [View all]

We need an ongoing discussion about Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Gothic Horror. A break from politics as usual. Here is an opening question-- What are your top three books in these genres? Mine are- Dune, Lucifer's Hammer, and The Chronicles of Amber. Honorable Mention-- Stephen King 's The Stand and Moorcock's Eternal Champion books. What are your favorites?

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Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Gothic Horror [View all] DanBaron Jul 6 OP

There are many, but my absolute favorites are: Xavier Breath Jul 6 #1

The Expanse series (James SA Carey) is probably my favorite space opera of all time LearnedHand Jul 6 #2

I adore all the Dresden books! lark Jul 6 #4

Likewise! LearnedHand Jul 6 #5

I haven't read any of his other works, although I've thought about getting one. lark Jul 6 #7

I was just thinking about Ghost Story the other day (no spoilers) LearnedHand Jul 6 #8

Love Steven King, I've probably got 30 of his books at home. lark Jul 6 #3

I think you are thinking of Stranger in a Strange Land by Heinlein, and The Lathe of Heaven by LeGuin. . . .nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 6 #11

Bazinga, you hit the nail on the head!! lark Jul 7 #13

I forgot to mention Grady Hendrix LearnedHand Jul 6 #6

To add to the OP's question, which of the newer writers are your favorites? LearnedHand Jul 6 #9

Newer Writers DanBaron Jul 6 #12

E.E Smith , William Hope Hodgeson justaprogressive Jul 6 #10