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Drew Magary

The Postmortal

Imagine a world where death is optional, where a simple medical procedure can stave off aging indefinitely. This is the premise of Drew Magary's The Postmortal, a gripping exploration of the consequences of immortality on individuals, society, and the very concept of what it means to be human.

Richard K. Morgan

Altered Carbon

Set in a future where consciousness can be transferred between bodies, Altered Carbon is a gritty, cyberpunk noir that follows Takeshi Kovacs, a former elite soldier turned private investigator, as he navigates a world of corruption, violence, and moral ambiguity.

Neal Stephenson

The Diamond Age

In a future where nanotechnology has transformed society, The Diamond Age tells the story of Nell, a young girl from a disadvantaged background who is given a revolutionary interactive book that adapts to her needs and helps her shape her own destiny.

Neal Stephenson

Snow Crash

Set in a dystopian America where the government has largely collapsed, Snow Crash follows Hiro Protagonist, a hacker and pizza delivery driver, as he battles against a powerful virtual reality virus that threatens to enslave humanity.

Charles Stross

Accelerando

Accelerando is a mind-bending journey through a future where humanity has merged with technology, exploring the implications of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and the singularity on a rapidly changing society.

William Gibson

The Peripheral

In a near-future America devastated by economic collapse, a young woman named Flynne discovers a way to communicate with a parallel world, one where the future is both familiar and terrifyingly different. The Peripheral is a thrilling exploration of the consequences of technology on our lives and the choices we make.

William Gibson

Neuromancer

Considered the seminal work of the cyberpunk genre, Neuromancer tells the story of Case, a washed-up computer hacker hired by a mysterious employer to pull off the ultimate hack. Set in a dystopian future where technology and humanity have become intertwined, Neuromancer is a classic of science fiction.

Peter Watts

Blindsight

In Blindsight, a team of scientists and engineers are sent to investigate a mysterious alien artifact, only to discover that the aliens they encounter are unlike anything they have ever seen before. A thought-provoking exploration of consciousness, perception, and the nature of intelligence, Blindsight is a must-read for fans of hard science fiction.

Mary Doria Russell

The Sparrow

The Sparrow tells the story of a Jesuit mission to another planet, where a group of explorers make contact with an alien civilization. But as they delve deeper into the culture and beliefs of the aliens, they begin to uncover a dark secret that threatens to tear their own society apart.

Neal Stephenson

Anathem

Set in a world where science and religion have become intertwined, Anathem tells the story of a group of mathematicians and philosophers who are called upon to save their world from a catastrophic event. A sweeping epic that explores the nature of knowledge, faith, and the human condition, Anathem is a masterpiece of speculative fiction.

Ursula K. Le Guin

The Left Hand of Darkness

In a world where gender is fluid and identity is mutable, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a human envoy sent to establish diplomatic relations with a distant planet. A thought-provoking exploration of gender, culture, and the human condition, The Left Hand of Darkness is a classic of science fiction.