Must Read Science Fiction Novels 소설 & 이야기

The bench was burdened with several boxes, so he lowered them to the ground. "Fuck, these are heavy." He cracked open a couple boxes to reveal several paperback novels. The box he was looking in contained old sci-fi novels. He looked through the box, pulling aside a couple of classics that he intended to read for himself. He opened the next box, revealing a pile of romance novels.

I may not understand her reading choices, but I do love her. “Why do you like British Sci-fi?” Rose asked suddenly. The question took me by surprise. “It’s fun. Nothing is the same, and science fiction inspires innovation. You know, when Star Trek first came out in the sixties, people had trouble believing in handheld communicators? Now we have hand held computers that connect us to almost anyone in the world!” She giggled. “You sound like a kid in a candy store when you talk about it.” I’m planning on majoring in computer engineering. I want to create some of the things I’ve only read about.

I may not understand her reading choices, but I do love her. “Why do you like British Sci-fi?” Rose asked suddenly. The question took me by surprise. “It’s fun. Nothing is the same, and science fiction inspires innovation. You know, when Star Trek first came out in the sixties, people had trouble believing in handheld communicators? Now we have hand held computers that connect us to almost anyone in the world!” She giggled. “You sound like a kid in a candy store when you talk about it.” I’m planning on majoring in computer engineering. I want to create some of the things I’ve only read about.

"Oh yeah, looks like you've been busy this summer." "It sure has. So, Daddy, you know I like to read a good mystery every year, even though I don't have much time to enjoy it," she continued, flipping to September. "That is true. But I also happen to love reading science fiction. What about you, Mr. Holmes?" Laughing, he shook his head. "Not really. I prefer fantasy novels. But I do enjoy reading about aliens and space travel." "Space travel?" "Yep. I've always wanted to go to space. I've seen pictures of it, but I've never actually been there."

"Yes, finally.... I engineered this wedding. There were times when I thought I'd never get the two of them hitched." Silence falls, the awkward silence of people trying to find the next thing to say. Beth looks down at my book. "What are you reading?" I offer it up to her. "It's one Charlotte recommended to me. 'Time Enough for Love'; a Heinlein sci-fi novel from the seventies." Richard arches brows and rubs the side of his nose. "Doesn't sound like your sort of reading. I'd have had you down as a thrillers and suspense man?"

Instead, she spotted a battered cardboard box, which she pulled out by one of its flaps. The box was filled with books similar to the one she found on the floor—tattered and yellowing, adorned with somewhat cheesy cover art. Except for a few classics by authors like Verne and Wells, most of them fell into the sci-fi genre. Cole admitted to losing interest in this type of literature after a few pages of convoluted descriptions. However, she recognized some of the titles because she had been repeatedly told that she should read them: Asimov, Russ, Vonarburg, Bradbury, Heinlein, Bujold, Engh, Le Guin.

I huff. He studies the book and also humans, maybe that's why he's as sharp as an eagle. It's all mysterious to me. I glance at the other shelf and there I spot Pride And Prejudice! Really? Can a person who understands science even read such a romantic book? Okay, they can, but what about a cruel person? I just shake my head because I don't want my mind to work on it. It's indigestible. When I don't find anything on the shelves except positive and logical novels, I go towards the left side.

Frankly, this program had been a lifesaver. Janice was never a big reader before being imprisoned, but she quickly learned about her fondness for Science Fiction novels, especially from the thirties through the fifties. Those novels and short stories fell under the umbrella of “Space Opera.” It was in these stories of warfare and exploration, valor and bravery, she found solace from what had occurred since that night at the House. In fact, these books sometimes seemed like the only thing that kept her sane. “Oh, thank you! I've been hoping for something to read, to keep my mind off...” Janice trailed off.

“The novel’s title is Shocking Shocked, and it tells the story of a guy who was electrocuted after disclosing shocking news?” I bit the bottom of my lip. “Well... It’s one of my favorite novels.” She slapped herself across the forehead. “Dainty! We should not read novels like these. I assumed you were interested in romantic novels, so I let you read books, and then I’ll know that you’re reading about terror and murder novels?!” My mouth was closed. What can I do if I’m not a fan of romance novels? Horror, mystery, and psychological stories are my favorite, and not romance. When I read a romantic novel, my whole body convulses. They simply do not appeal to me.

Sprinted to the door, I pulled it open, not expecting it to open, but it did, causing my heart to swell in joy. Ambling to the shelf, my eyes darted round the various book covers. Fiction was my favorite book to read because the best thing about reading was to be able to escape from your life, to be able to read hundreds or even thousands of other lives. Non-fiction does not have that power, it does not change you the way fiction does. To me, if you are not affected somehow, even if it is the slightest change, you are not reading the right book. I would love to think that every novel I have read has become a part of me and created who I am in a sense.