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    The Frequency of Aliens - Sorrow Falls by Gene Doucette
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    "The Frequency of Aliens" continues the story of Annie Collins, a young girl who saved humanity from a spaceship and a zombie horde in the previous installment. As Annie heads to college in Massachusetts, she tries to live a normal life while dealing with the aftermath of her extraordinary actions. However, strange occurrences start happening around her, leading to a series of events that ignite a maelstrom of chaos. Gene Doucette's writing style is described as comfortable, believable, and humorous, with a focus on character development and a unique take on alien incursion.


    (Also, see 70 recommendations for the series Sorrow Falls )

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    Star of Gypsies by Robert Silverberg
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    Star of Gypsies by Robert Silverberg is a tale that revolves around Yakoub, the King of Gypsies, and his adventures across varied and wondrous worlds. The story is filled with fantastical elements, political upheavals, and a sense of humor that is balanced with serious moments. The narrative intricately weaves together themes of brotherhood, friendship, loyalty, power, and authority, all set in mysterious and romantic locations. The book is praised for its worldbuilding, descriptions of alien life forms, and the portrayal of the protagonist as a larger-than-life character.

    The novel delves into the life of Yakoub, a magnificent trickster who is self-centered yet caring for his friends and people. The plot explores the Rom people's history, traditions, and their quest to find their long-lost home, the Star. Through flashbacks and glimpses of the future, the story unfolds with power struggles and an eventual resolution, offering a poignant and perceptive take on mythology, ethnicity, leadership, and humanity. The book is described as a hidden gem among Silverberg's works, with a lightness and joy that captivates readers and presents endless possibilities surrounding the mysterious Gypsy culture.

    WHAT HAD LED ME TO ABDICATE IN THE FIRST PLACE WAS the realization that the time had come to drop everything and run for it. One of my favorite tactics, with which I have often had great success, is a...

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    Roadkill by Dennis E. Taylor
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    Roadkill by Dennis E. Taylor is a humorous science fiction novel that follows the story of a college student who accidentally runs over an invisible alien, leading to a series of events involving a flying saucer, a self-aware AI, and a plot to save the world. The book is described as a fast-paced, light read with plenty of nerd humor references and engaging characters. The writing style is witty, with snappy dialogue and a tongue-in-cheek approach to exploring alien encounters and conspiracy theories.


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    End of the World
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    End of the World - End of the World by Aaron Oster
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    'End of the World' by Aaron Oster is a time travel and LitRPG novel that follows the story of a character attempting to alter the future by going back in time. The plot involves strong character development, fast-paced storytelling, and a unique spin on the LitRPG genre. The protagonist faces challenges and conflicts while navigating through different worlds, aiming to change the course of events and make a difference for humanity.


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    That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human - Mead Mishaps by Kimberly Lemming
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    'That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human' by Kimberly Lemming is a part of the 'Mead Mishaps' series, where readers follow the adventures of lovable shifter demons in their quest to find their mates. The interconnected novels are praised for their low-stakes, cozy adventures and the humorous and entertaining writing style. The book features quirky characters, memorable friends, and a marriage of convenience storyline that resonates with readers who enjoy fantasy romance.

    The story revolves around Dante, a sweet yet clueless dominant dragon, as he navigates his relationship with Cherry, a headstrong and kickass heroine. The book is filled with wholesome romance, laugh-out-loud moments, and solid secondary characters that enhance the reading experience. Despite the trigger warnings, the romance in the book is described as absolutely wholesome, making it a delightful read for fans of quick, funny, and spicy romantic fantasy novels.


    (Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Mead Mishaps )

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    Millennium by John Varley
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    'Millennium' by John Varley is a science fiction novel that intertwines the present and future timelines, involving time travel and the manipulation of events to ensure the survival of the human race. The story follows Louise, a woman from the future, and Smith, a present-day NTSB investigator, as they navigate through a complex plot involving rescuing passengers from doomed accidents to populate the future Earth. The narrative is filled with twists, logical progression, and believable characters, keeping readers engaged and turning the pages to uncover the mysteries of time travel and paradoxes.

    I once spent seven hundred dollars for an alarm clock. It wasn't an alarm clock when I bought it and it was a lot more than that when I got through with it. The heart of the thing was a World War Two ...

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    Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
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    'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir is a science fiction novel that follows the story of Ryland Grace, a man who wakes up on a spaceship with no memory of who he is or why he is there. He soon discovers that he is on a mission to save humanity from an alien infestation that is consuming the sun. The book combines elements of suspense, science, and adventure as Ryland navigates challenges, solves scientific problems, and forms unexpected alliances with alien lifeforms to unravel the mystery and find a solution to save Earth.

    The writing style of 'Project Hail Mary' is described as fast-paced, humorous, and engaging. The author, Andy Weir, expertly weaves scientific details into the narrative, making complex concepts accessible and adding credibility to the mind-bending events in the story. The book alternates between present-time events on the spaceship and flashbacks that provide background information, creating a well-balanced narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

    What’s going on? I want to find out, but I don’t have much to work with. I can’t see. I can’t hear anything other than the computer. I can’t even feel. No, that’s not true. I feel something. I’m lying...

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    Goldilocks by Laura Lam
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    In a not too distant future when climate change has made Earth almost uninhabitable, humans have figured out faster than light travel and they've found a distant planet that has good conditions for human habitation. Women's rights have eroded, and even though there are many women who are highly qualified to fly in space, a group of men is going to be the first to go to the new planet. However, a crew of women steal the spaceship and plan to go to the planet first. The mastermind behind this plot is a rich entrepreneur imagine a female Elon Musk. The book is narrated by her adopted daughter, Naomi, who has dreamed of space flight her whole life and has worked hard to achieve that goal. The book is the story of their spaceflight, interspersed with flashbacks to the deaths of Naomi's parents, being raised by her adoptive mother, and her difficult space career. Naturally the crew of the spaceship start to encounter difficulties they're in big trouble on Earth for stealing a spaceship, they discover that there's a cryogenically frozen crew of men on board, the ship's life support systems have problems and these create some moral dilemmas for the crew. This is an engaging thriller, with just enough foreshadowing to keep you guessing. The two main characters are very well developed. The other characters are a bit flat, but the book is really about the psychological tension between Naomi and Valerie.

    Goldilocks is set in the future where women are being forced out of their jobs to stay home and take care of the one child they can have before paying a steep child tax on any additional children they may have. The climate is ravaging the earth and scientists best guess is that Earth may have another 30 years before it has been completely exhausted of resources and mankind most likely will not survive. Naomi is a botanical researcher who specializes in growing plants that can survive on other planets. She is working in Scotland when her estranged mother,Valerie Black, the owner of a prestigious science company that is making a ship to travel to Cavendish. A planet in what is knows as the Goldilocks zone. An area that isn't too hot or cold and has potential to be a new home for the human race. Valerie wants to steal the ship Atalanta with 4 other women scientists and travel to Cavendish. When things start going wrong once they are in space Naomi starts to question Valerie's motives on what she hoped to accomplish on this journey. Overall I really enjoyed this story. The characters were well developed and the world building was believable and quite scary. The way the world was being run by governments is eerily similar to what is going on in the world today. If you liked The Martian or dystopian books like The Handmaid's Tale will enjoy this cautionary tale about the delicate balance of our planet and the choices we have to make.

    There would be picnic blankets laid out on the parched dirt, legs oily beneath smears of sunblock, faces shadowed by hats and hidden behind sunglasses. They’d lift their filter masks long enough to ni...

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    We Could Be Heroes by Mike Chen
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    In "We Could Be Heroes" by Mike Chen, two individuals with extraordinary powers, Jamie and Zoe, find themselves with memory loss and superpowers, leading them to form an unlikely friendship as they work together to uncover their pasts and the mystery behind their abilities. The plot revolves around their journey of self-discovery and teamwork, set in a comic book universe with fully fleshed out characters facing real problems and conflicts.

    Not just a villain. He was the Mind Robber. And he terrified the people of San Delgado. The mere whisper of his name summoned panic, and when he incapacitated security guards with a brain-stun (his ow...

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    The Time Machine by H.G. Wells
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    "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells follows the Time Traveler as he journeys into the future, discovering a world where humanity has evolved into two distinct classes - the Eloi, a gentle and fragile species living above ground, and the Morlocks, a sinister and hideous race residing underground. The narrative explores themes of human evolution, class divisions, and societal decay, presenting a thought-provoking commentary on industrialization and the potential future of society. Despite the book's vintage writing style, readers find it easy to follow and engaging due to the intriguing storyline and Wells's reflections on the concerns of the Nineteenth Century.

    The Time Traveller (for so it will be convenient to speak of him) was expounding a recondite matter to us. His grey eyes shone and twinkled, and his usually pale face was flushed and animated. The fir...

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