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The 50 SF Books You Must Read. 10 Sci-Fi Books That Even Non-Geeks Would Love. 4 Sites with LOTS Of Completely Free Ebooks That Don’t Suck. If you’re a fervent reader and nerd like I am, you’ve probably encountered quite a lot of writing online. However, most of them are either absolute garbage or entirely illegal. It’s hard to find good, legal reads online – unless you know where to look. There are several sites that offer classic out-of-copyright writing, or publishes new e-books online as promotions.

If you know where to look, you can feast on these completely free Ebooks for all the time you’ve got, and today is the day we’ll show you where to look. Planet eBook Planet eBook is a classy site that offers classic literature for free. However, Planet eBook doesn’t just give you any piece of ‘free literature’. Furthermore, if you feel like a book is ‘missing’ from it’s collection, you put it up as a suggestion. All books on Planet eBook can be read on the site, but can also be downloaded as a PDF, both in a 1-page and 2-page version. ManyBooks Classic Reader PublicBookshelf. List of Online Archives for Free Unabridged Books Online. Fantasy Book Reviews | Young Adult Book Reviews. Free eBooks - All Our Classic Books and Novels.

32 Sci-Fi Novels You Should Read. Looking for some new material to add to your science fiction reading list? Below are 32 books that have pushed the boundaries of the genre, inspired generations of thinkers and in some cases have even predicted key aspects of societies development. Foundation – Isaac Asimov From Amazon, Foundation marks the first of a series of tales set so far in the future that Earth is all but forgotten by humans who live throughout the galaxy.

Yet all is not well with the Galactic Empire. Its vast size is crippling to it. In particular, the administrative planet, honeycombed and tunneled with offices and staff, is vulnerable to attack or breakdown. The only person willing to confront this imminent catastrophe is Hari Seldon, a psychohistorian and mathematician. The Time Machine – H.G. From Wikipedia, The Time Traveler’s tale of the future is a disturbing vision of the human situation as it appeared to Wells in the late 19th century. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? From Amazon, From Wikipedia, Science Fiction and Fantasy World - sffworld.com. 10 Awesome Fantasy Series That Are Not Potter or LoTR. In my literature related internet journeys I’ve seen the same scenario time and time again. People have finished reading “Harry Potter” or “Lord of the Rings” or are simply just getting into fantasy and are looking for something interesting, asking for advice from the more experienced fantasy readers.

Unfortunately the names they are given are always the same: Jordan (“The Wheel of Time”)Martin (“The Song of Ice and Fire”)Goodkind (“The Sword of Truth”) Don’t get me wrong those are all great authors and great series, but there are many other series and authors that get overlooked when august names such as those start getting thrown around. I love reading fantasy and science fiction I’ve read dozens of different series and hundreds (or possibly even thousands) of individual books. 10. I had to put this in since it almost never gets mentioned by anyone and it certainly should. I don’t want to give away the plot, but here are a few teasers :). [column size="1-3" last="0" style="0"] 9. 8. 7. Books Are Dead (Books Are Not Dead) [VIDEO] Best Fantasy Books | Top 25 Best Fantasy Books -- a comprehensiv.

The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. In the Third Age, an Age of Prophecy, the World and Time themselves hang in the balance. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow... I can truthfully say that Jordan is the King of Fantasy, if not in complexity, then in page count. Robert Jordan harkens back to the old school days where village boys and dark lords chase each other endlessly across a landscape.

Jordan takes the classic fantasy trappings laid out by Tolkien, and weaves together a massively complex tapestry of politics, kingdoms, and magic. Yes, this book is still on the Top 25 list, despite the vehement protests left by people attacking or defending Jordan in the comment section for this book (some of the comments are quite humorous). If you are a fan of audiobooks (I am, I prefer audiobooks over reading!)

Extended Science Fiction And Fantasy List - Page 1 (SF Top 100 L. Catching Fire Review | Fantasy Book Reviews. My first question to you is, have you read the Hunger Games? The first novel of this three book series, the third to be released summer of 2010. If you have, then you understand the passion I am going to be relaying to you over this sequel. If you haven’t, by all means, do yourself a favor and go read it! Catching Fire was the perfect addition to the story cast in the Hunger Games. I am deeply impressed with this book! It’s the 75th Hunger Games, better known as the quarter quell.

The quarter quell is near to begin, which means the type of game is to be announced. Limited Sexual to No Sexual Content Limited to No Foul Language Violent but not Graphic Some Drinking, No Drugs or Smoking Age Recommendation: 12+