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  1. #1
    Saturn's Children
    Book 1 in the series:Freyaverse

    Saturn's Children - Freyaverse by Charles Stross
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    Saturn's Children by Charles Stross is a post-human space opera set in a future where humanity has gone extinct, leaving behind a society of intelligent robots. The story follows Freya, a sexbot created for humans, as she navigates a world where her purpose is obsolete, encountering espionage, conspiracies, and philosophical dilemmas along the way. Stross explores themes of slavery, love, and the relationship between man and machine through a fast-paced plot filled with action and mystery.

    TODAY IS THE two hundredth anniversary of the final extinction of my One True Love, as close as I can date it. I am drunk on battery acid and wearing my best party frock, sitting on a balcony beneath ...

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    Diaspora by Greg Egan
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    'Diaspora' by Greg Egan explores a future where humanity has evolved into various post-human entities, such as robots, digital humans, and software societies, following an astronomical disaster that renders Earth uninhabitable. The story delves into complex themes like transhumanism, parallel universes, and the implications of individual autonomy in virtual reality. The writing style is described as heavy on scientific concepts, particularly in areas like particle physics and multi-dimensional mathematics, which may be challenging for some readers but ultimately contributes to a mind-blowing exploration of cosmic cataclysms and existential questions.

    The conceptory was non-sentient software, as ancient as Konishi polis itself. Its main purpose was to enable the citizens of the polis to create offspring: a child of one parent, or two, or twenty – f...

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    House of Suns by Alastair Reynolds
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    'House of Suns' by Alastair Reynolds is a space opera novel that explores a vast and ancient human culture spread across galaxies over millions of years. The story follows the Shatterlings, a line of clones who travel the universe and gather knowledge, facing themes of AI, machine life, and the consequences of creating sentient beings. The narrative alternates between different characters, including machine intelligences, providing a blend of mystery, action, and exploration of human and non-human perspectives.

    We were sitting by the beach, enjoying wine on a warm evening. Night on the Centaurs’ world was not the same as on most planets. Since the world orbited a star heavy in ultraviolet radiation, Scapers ...

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    The Transition of Titus Crow - Titus Crow by Brian Lumley
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    'The Transition of Titus Crow' is a book that takes readers on a rapid and overloaded journey through various dimensions and timelines. The narrative unfolds in a hybrid style reminiscent of 'The Time Machine' and 'The Dream Quest of Unknown Kadath', with a touch of Burroughs or Moorcock. The story follows Titus Crow, a post-human rebuilt in android form with advanced abilities, as he navigates through encounters with Lovecraftian monsters, Elder Gods, and time-travel adventures.

    The book features a fragmented narrative structure, told through recovered audio cassettes and papers, creating a sense of disjointedness that some readers find both deliberate and intriguing. The plot involves Crow's transitions through different worlds, encounters with alien beings, and his evolving powers, all while being pursued by cosmic entities like the Hounds of Tindalos and elements of the Cthulhu Mythos.

    Mr Henri-Laurent de Marigny, son of the great New Orleans mystic Etienne-Laurent de Marigny, is literally 'back from the dead', having been pronounced missing or dead in 1976 along with his friend and...

    (Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Titus Crow )

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    Wireless by Charles Stross
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    'Wireless' by Charles Stross, is a collection of short stories that showcase the author's diverse writing style and imaginative storytelling. From post-human entities to alternate history thrillers, the book takes readers on a journey through different worlds and concepts, each story offering a unique perspective on technology, government interference, and planetary engineering. Stross delves into themes like Cold War metaphors, time travel paradoxes, and Lovecraftian horror, creating a blend of science fiction and speculative fiction that challenges readers to think beyond the ordinary.


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    The Rapture of the Nerds by Charles Stross, Cory Doctorow
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    In "The Rapture of the Nerds," authors Charles Stross and Cory Doctorow present a wild and imaginative tale set in a future world post-singularity, where much of humanity has transitioned to a posthuman state. The story follows Huw, a technophobic potter thrust into a complex political dilemma involving a mix of quirky characters, including a crazy judge, insane American fundamentalists, and his own mother. The narrative navigates through a blend of technobabble, philosophical musings, and fantastical ideas, offering a mix of humor, heart, and soul beneath the gizmos. The plot, while dense with ideas and references, ultimately centers on Huw's journey through a post-singularity world, exploring themes of ludditism, human-machine interaction, and the limits of technology and the economy.

    This is by no means unusual, but for once Huw’s head hurts more than his bladder. He’s lying head down, on his back, in a bathtub. He scrabbles for a handhold and pulls himself upright. A tub is a ter...

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    Schismatrix Plus by Bruce Sterling
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    'Schismatrix Plus' by Bruce Sterling is a collection of short stories and a novel set in a universe where different human factions struggle for control over the solar system. The book follows the life of the protagonist, Abelard Lindsay, as he navigates through a world filled with Shapers and Mechanists, exploring themes of genetic engineering, mental modification, political intrigue, and first contact with aliens. The writing style is described as a blend of cyberpunk ethos with a space opera background, offering a delectable sci-fi romp that delves into the complexities of a post-human future.

    Despite her role in its foundation, Kitsune had never visited Czarina-Kluster. Like Wellspring, Kitsune had held great power in C-K's pioneer days; unlike him, she had not released it gracefully. Whil...

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    The Cyberiad by Stanislaw Lem
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    The Cyberiad by Stanisław Lem is a collection of stories featuring two constructors, Trurl and Klapaucius, who are brilliant robot engineers creating whimsical and philosophical robots. The stories are satirical, filled with wordplay, and explore themes of happiness, philosophical allegories, and the nature of consciousness. The book is described as a blend of fairy tale, fable, and science fiction, with nested stories and interconnected tales reminiscent of Arabian Nights.

    One day Trurl the constructor put together a machine that could create anything starting with n. When it was ready, he tried it out, ordering it to make needles, then nankeens and negligees, which it ...

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    Glasshouse by Charles Stross
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    'Glasshouse' by Charles Stross is a futuristic science fiction novel that explores a society where post-humans have the ability to transfer their consciousness between bodies, erase memories, and live for extended periods cut off from the rest of the universe. The protagonist, Robin Reeve, finds himself in a simulated pre-Accelerated culture called The Glasshouse, where participants are assigned anonymized identities and must navigate a world filled with hidden dangers and dark pasts. As Robin delves deeper into this experiment, he uncovers the truth about the society he is in and faces challenges related to identity, memory, and survival.

    Stross weaves a complex narrative filled with intriguing technology, psychological exploration, and social commentary, reminiscent of Iain M. Banks' Culture novels. delves into themes of the Singularity, memory manipulation, identity politics, and the consequences of advanced technology on humanity. Through a blend of suspense, humor, and inventive storytelling, 'Glasshouse' offers readers a thought-provoking and immersive experience that challenges perceptions of self, society, and the future.

    A dark-skinned human with four arms walks toward me across the floor of the club, clad only in a belt strung with human skulls. Her hair forms a smoky wreath around her open and curious face. She's in...

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    Gridlinked
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    Book 1 in the series:Agent Cormac

    Gridlinked - Agent Cormac by Neal Asher
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    Gridlinked by Neal Asher is a futuristic space opera following the central character, Ian Cormac, an agent of the galactic AI government. The story begins with Cormac being disconnected from the grid after being permanently connected for 30 years, facing the challenge of reintegration. The plot unfolds with Cormac embarking on a crucial mission while being pursued by a vengeful antagonist, leading to a fast-paced narrative filled with high-tech gadgets, alien encounters, and intense action sequences. The writing style is described as hard and violent, with a focus on non-stop action and a growing spiral of advantages and setbacks between the characters.

    Of course you can’t understand it. You’re used to thinking in a linear manner, that’s evolution for you. Do you know what infinity and eternity are? That space is a curved sheet over nothing and that ...

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