The Obsidian Tower
{4.5/5} “Conversation fell silent as I approached the table. Everyone was trying to look at me and not look at me at the same time. Well, I was used to that; it was almost comforting that this time it was because I was the Warden of a castle beset by murder, threatened by war, and […]
Best science fiction novels by decade
Here’s an update to this list. Winner Runner Ups Decade Author Title Author Title 2020s Adrian Tchaikovsky The Doors of Eden Sue Burke Immunity Index Ren Hutchings Under Fortunate Stars John Scalzi The Last Emperox Andy Weir Project Hail Mary 2010s Ann Leckie Ancillary Justice […]
Best fantasy novels by decade
Here’s an update to this list. Winner Runner Ups Decade Author Title Author Title 2020s Alix E. Harrow The Once and Future Witches Margarita Montimore Oona Out of Order Matt Haig The Midnight Library Claire North Notes from the Burning Age Jo Walton Or What […]
Star Trek
Here’s an update to this list. The Original Series I’ve read a lot of books in this series, and I’ve also reread a few of the best older ones. Spock Must Die! by James Blish 1970 -> 2/5 The Entropy Effect by Vonda N. McIntyre 1981 -> 4.5/5 Yesterday’s Son by A. C. Crispin 1983 […]
Tie-in books
Here’s an update to this list. Novels Best of the best ENT: Rise of the Federation — Live by the Code by Christopher L. Bennett VOY: Full Circle by Kirsten Beyer VOY: A Pocket Full of Lies by Kirsten Beyer B5: The Passing of the Techno-Mages #1 — Casting Shadows by Jeanne Cavelos B5: The […]
Science fiction novels
Here’s an update to this list. It only includes books I reviewed on my blog (ie. ones I’ve read in the last 12 years). Best of the best Second Foundation by Isaac Asimov The Player of Games by Iain M. Banks Navigator by Stephen Baxter The Time Ships by Stephen Baxter Existence by David Brin […]
Fiction books
Here’s an update to this list. Best of the best Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown Gai-jin by James Clavell Noble House by James Clavell Shogun by James Clavell Tai-pan by James Clavell Whirlwind by James Clavell Generation X by Douglas Coupland Aztec by Gary Jennings Too Many […]
Fantasy novels
Here’s an update to this list. It only includes books I reviewed on my blog (ie. ones I’ve read in the last 12 years). Best of the best Dragon and Phoenix by Joanne Bertin Early Riser by Jasper Fforde Replay by Ken Grimwood How to Stop Time by Matt Haig The Midnight Library by Matt […]
Best tie-in novels by year
Here’s an update to this list. Winner Runner Ups Year Author Title Author Title 2023 John Jackson Miller SNW: The High Country 2022 2021 David Mack ST: Coda — Oblivion’s Gate Christopher L. Bennett TOS: Living Memory Una McCormack The Autobiography of Mr. Spock Cassandra Rose Clarke […]
Best science fiction novels by year
Here’s an update to this list. Winner Runner Ups Year Author Title Author Title 2023 John Scalzi Starter Villain 2022 Ren Hutchings Under Fortunate Stars Julie E. Czerneda To Each This World Mur Lafferty Station Eternity Emily St. John Mandel Sea of Tranquility […]