Morning everyone! I’m so excited that Top Ten Tuesday is back! I’ve loved seeing what people do in the interim (I personally needed a bit more space for reviews so it was great for me) but I’m looking forward to reading all your posts again (make sure you link me below so I can find them!).
This week’s theme was Ten book recommendations for __________. As bookblogging is really what started to get me into science fiction, a genre which I had previously avoided, I thought I’d share ten of the science fiction books I’ve read which suited me.
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by the beyond amazing The Broke and Bookish. If you don’t already you should head over there and check out the list of all the amazing book bloggers who take part, it’s a great way to find other bloggers who might read the same books as you!
1/2) Illuminae and Gemina
I’ve blithered about these books as much as the next person but they still deserve their place on this list. If you think you know what science fiction is like think again.
3) The Space Between the Stars
I’m not crying. You’re crying. Or at least you will be when you read this science fiction-y novel.
4) The Bone Season
Another great book that could just as easily be described as fantasy but I think it has a science-fiction vibe to it.
5) Binary System
This is a fun tale of survival against the odds in space. It’s a bit weird but worth giving a chance if you’ve got the time.
6) Voiceless
I reviewed this aaaages ago and sometimes it just floats into my head. Great concept, interesting story.
7) Alice: The Wanderland Chronicles
Not your average zombie novel. This is a great new take on the traditional story that anyone who has read the original will enjoy (or loathe).
8) All the Birds in the Sky
This book is sort of a fusion of science fiction and fantasy which makes it great for readers who normally don’t read one of either genre. It’s very weird but if that’s something you’re into then I think you’ll like this book!
9) Infinity Wars
This isn’t out yet but if you want to get a taste for a number of great writers then you should order this collection of short stories exploring war through the lense of science fiction. (My review should be out soonish).
I actually couldn’t think of a tenth addition except for Divergent which felt like a cop out. So let us leave it there. Are there any of these that you have read? Let me know in the comments below. Don’t forget to follow if you’re new here! Link me to your posts below!
J
I am not much into science-fiction too, but this seems a great list 🙂
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I wasn’t that much either at the start of this year!
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So it’s like Alice in Wonderland + Zombies ? 😀 Sounds like something I’d like! Great list!
Happy TTT! I’m so thrilled that TTT is back. I felt like my blog had no content what so ever without it
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Me too! I missed it so much!
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I love sci-fi but let’s add some more to my TBR! Illuminae and Gemina were phenomenal, I cannot wait for Obsidio. March is too far. All of the other sound great, especially All the Birds in the Sky!
Rekha @ Million Book Mill
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March is TOO dang far!
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I’ve just added The Space Between The Stars to my TBR. Looks good! 🙂
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I enjoyed it so much more than I anticipated!
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While I have a bunch of these on my TBR pile, I haven’t actually read any of them yet! I did think years ago that I didn’t really like Science Fiction, but thankfully I read some good books by some good authors (Beth Revis, Elizabeth Norris, Kasie West) that changed my mind. 😉
My Top Ten Tuesday
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Sometimes it just takes one good book to get you into a particular genre.
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I don’t read much Science Fiction but I’ve been getting more into it recently so this list great for me. Thanks! Illuminae was already on my TBR but I’ll be adding The Bone Season and Alice in Zombieland too.
My TTT this week.
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Niiiiice
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Great list! The Space Between The Stars was definitely an emotional and thought provoking one!!
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so emotional!
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Great choice of topic – I don’t read much sci-fi so I appreciate the recs. I absolutely LOVED Illuminae/Gemina and cannot wait to get my hands on Obsidio. I have The Bone Season on my shelf so maybe that will be my next sci-fi read!
Here’s my TTT.
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My fiancé is reading TBS and Gemina right now also on my recommendation!
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Great topic! While I like science fiction, I don’t always enjoy reading it, so this is a great list. I LOVED All the Birds in the Sky. What a wonderfully different sort of book.
Here is my TTT.
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I always say I don’t like sci fi then I think of my favourite books and at least a third of them are sci fi 😀
For me the best ones are those where the science and tech isn’t too heavy.
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And… now Voiceless is on my TBR
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Awesome, (also if your tbr is anything like mine I am sorry for adding to the pile)
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Thanks for this! I used to read a lot of sci-fi, but I don’t anymore. I needed recommendations.
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you’re welcome!
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Ah, The Space Between The Stars. I was HOWLING. ❤ ❤ ❤
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Same!
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