Is Iain M. Banks’ “Culture” Series Orbital Scientifically Feasible? Science fiction has always been a genre that pushes the boundaries of our imagination, presenting us with concepts and technologies that seem far beyond our current capabilities. One such concept is the Orbital, a megastructure featured in Iain M. Banks’ “Culture” series. But is such a…
Hey there, fellow bookworms! Are you ready to embark on a journey through the realms of imagination and explore some of the most captivating science fiction books of the past year? Buckle up because I’ve curated a list of four extraordinary reads that will teleport you to distant galaxies, challenge your perceptions of reality, and…
“The book”Generations” is SciFi Zone’s winner of the Debut Novel Award for 2024 More retailers >> Like the best Science Fiction classics, Generations reminds us that the future is a canvas of our making, and with it – our definition of being Human. The novel is set on the generation-ship “Thetis”, which has been making…
Apr 1, 2024 – SciFi Zone today announced the winner of its 2024 SciFi Debut Novel Award. It’s been a condensed few weeks of travelling between distant galaxies, fighting mighty aliens and overcoming fierce magic, but finally – a winner has emerged! What a year for Science Fiction! This year’s ScifiZone Debut Novel Award has…
Oh, darlings, do I have a tale for you! Picture this: The Glass Woman by Alice McIlroy, a debut that whisks us away into a labyrinth of memory, AI, and the chilling depths of our own minds. Like a lovechild of Black Mirror and Before I Go to Sleep, with a sprinkle of Severance, it’s…
Navigating the murky waters of late-stage capitalism with a deft hand and a keen eye, Molly McGhee’s Jonathan Abernathy You Are Kind is a debut that feels like the birth of a comet: brilliant, unexpected, and impossible to ignore. This novel, set against a backdrop of existential dread and financial instability, introduces us to Jonathan…
Diving into “The War of the Givens” by Daniel Price was akin to embarking on an exhilarating journey through a universe where the lines between science fiction and superhero epic blur magnificently. The final installment of the Silvers trilogy delivers a potent mix of high-stakes adventure and deep emotional resonance. At its heart, this narrative…
In the vast expanse of science fiction literature, certain gems shine with an intensity that captivates and enthralls readers, transcending even the celebrated classic, Isaac Asimov’s “Foundation.” This blog post delves into nine such marvels, each heralded for its unique contribution to the genre, surpassing “Foundation” in the eyes of Goodreads users. The Long Way…
In the expansive universe of science fiction literature, where the boundaries of reality stretch to the furthest edges of the imagination, female protagonists have claimed their space, leading the charge in groundbreaking narratives. This blog post dives into a selection of science fiction novels that not only transport us to distant galaxies and introduce us…
How the changes in the publishing industry democratized best sellers and reader audience choice Science fiction, a genre that explores the potential consequences of scientific and technological innovations, has been a staple in literature for centuries. From H.G. Wells’ “The War of the Worlds” to Philip K. Dick’s “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?”, the…
