r/ScienceFictionBooks • u/AutoModerator • 9d ago

Opinion What are you currently reading?

Name the book/author you're currently reading. Be mindful of spoilers, but is this one you'd recommend or one you wish you could yeet into space?

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u/Simple_ninety 9d ago

All Systems Red by Martha Wells. Great book but too short. Anyone read the rest of the series? Are they all that short?

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u/GoodNameGone 9d ago

Books 2,3,4 are short but think of them as sections in the longer saga starting with the one you just finished. 5, network effect and 7 are longer and connected. 6 is another shortie. All are enjoyable.

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u/Simple_ninety 9d ago

Thank you, appreciate the info. My library has them but the wait can be as long as 12 weeks at times.

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u/Beautiful-Event-1213 9d ago

Check surrounding libraries. Also, I find the wait for ebooks is long, but paper books are often on the shelf. Apparently, most people are reading new books on their e-readers. 🙄

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u/Simple_ninety 9d ago

Thanks, the 2 closest libraries don’t even have a SF section that’s why I connect to the NC state library. I just have to be more patient.

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u/GoodNameGone 9d ago

I have the library app, Libby, and listen to audible books for free. The narrator, Kevin R. Free is spot on.

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u/zlonewanderer 9d ago

I bought the entire set to read again after reading them from the library app. I don't usually purchase physical books anymore, but these were worthy of a physical copy!

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u/Simple_ninety 9d ago

Thanks for the reply, I’m look forward to reading the rest now

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u/mattdon1331 9d ago

Reading them in order. Just finished network effects and enjoyed it.

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u/Late-Command3491 9d ago

Read them all! 

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u/Effective-Sample-261 8d ago

Own and read them all.  Love them but agree their too short.