Discover books similar to "Giants" series

Arthur C. Clarke

2010: Odyssey Two

If you're looking for a space exploration novel similar to 'Giants', '2010: Odyssey Two' by Arthur C. Clarke is a must-read. This sequel to '2001: A Space Odyssey' follows a joint American-Soviet mission to Jupiter and the discovery of a mysterious black monolith.

Kurt Vonnegut

The Sirens of Titan

For a unique and humorous take on space exploration, try 'The Sirens of Titan' by Kurt Vonnegut. This novel follows the journey of a wealthy space traveler and his encounters with alien civilizations.

Larry Niven

The Mote in God's Eye

If you're interested in first contact with alien civilizations, 'The Mote in God's Eye' by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle is a great choice. This novel follows a human expedition to a newly discovered star and the discovery of a mysterious alien race.

Arthur C. Clarke

The Fountains of Paradise

For those who enjoyed the engineering and scientific aspects of 'Giants', 'The Fountains of Paradise' by Arthur C. Clarke is a must-read. This novel follows the construction of a space elevator and the challenges and triumphs that come with it.

Liu Cixin

The Three-Body Problem

If you're looking for a hard science fiction novel with a strong emphasis on alien civilizations, 'The Three-Body Problem' by Liu Cixin is a great choice. This novel follows the discovery of a mysterious alien civilization and the impact it has on humanity.

James S. A. Corey

The Expanse series

For a modern space opera series with a focus on political intrigue and character development, try 'The Expanse' series by James S. A. Corey. This series follows a disparate group of antiheroes as they uncover a conspiracy that threatens the system’s fragile state of cold war.

Iain M. Banks

The Culture series

If you're looking for a space opera series with a focus on advanced technology and post-scarcity societies, 'The Culture' series by Iain M. Banks is a great choice. This series follows the adventures of the Culture, a post-scarcity society that has achieved a high level of technological and social development.

Douglas Adams

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

For a humorous and satirical take on space exploration, try 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams. This novel follows the journey of an unwitting human and his alien friend as they travel through the galaxy and encounter various strange and bizarre phenomena.