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The Best Fiction Books » Science Fiction » Page 7

Science Fiction Books

recommended by sci-fi novelists and scientists

Last updated: May 30, 2025

    The best books on Robotics, recommended by Daniel H Wilson

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    The best books on Robotics - Second Variety by Philip K Dick

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    Second Variety
    by Philip K Dick
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    The best books on Robotics - Starship Troopers by Robert A Heinlein

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    Starship Troopers
    by Robert A Heinlein
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    The best books on Robotics - Machine Learning by Tom M Mitchell

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    Machine Learning
    by Tom M Mitchell
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    The best books on Robotics - Wired for War by P W Singer

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    Wired for War
    by P W Singer
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    The best books on Robotics - For a Breath I Tarry by Roger Zelazny

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    For a Breath I Tarry
    by Roger Zelazny

    • These days robotic technology is developing so fast that sci-fi is having a hard time keeping up, says best-selling author and roboticist, Daniel H Wilson. He picks the best books on robotics.

  • The best books on Robotics - Second Variety by Philip K Dick
  • The best books on Robotics - Starship Troopers by Robert A Heinlein
  • The best books on Robotics - Machine Learning by Tom M Mitchell
  • The best books on Robotics - Wired for War by P W Singer
  • The best books on Robotics - For a Breath I Tarry by Roger Zelazny

The best books on Robotics, recommended by Daniel H Wilson

These days robotic technology is developing so fast that sci-fi is having a hard time keeping up, says best-selling author and roboticist, Daniel H Wilson. He picks the best books on robotics.

The best books on Robotics, recommended by Daniel H Wilson

    The Book of the New Sun Series

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    The Book of the New Sun Series - The Shadow of the Torturer by Gene Wolfe

    The Shadow of the Torturer
    by Gene Wolfe
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    The Book of the New Sun Series - The Claw of the Conciliator by Gene Wolfe

    The Claw of the Conciliator
    by Gene Wolfe
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    The Book of the New Sun Series - The Sword of the Lictor by Gene Wolfe

    The Sword of the Lictor
    by Gene Wolfe
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    The Book of the New Sun Series - The Citadel of the Autarch by Gene Wolfe

    The Citadel of the Autarch
    by Gene Wolfe
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    The Book of the New Sun Series - The Urth of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe

    The Urth of the New Sun
    by Gene Wolfe

    • The Book of the New Sun is a series by American novelist Gene Wolfe (1931-2019). It was recommended as one of the best sci-fi series in our interview with novelist Ada Palmer.

  • The Book of the New Sun Series - The Shadow of the Torturer by Gene Wolfe
  • The Book of the New Sun Series - The Claw of the Conciliator by Gene Wolfe
  • The Book of the New Sun Series - The Sword of the Lictor by Gene Wolfe
  • The Book of the New Sun Series - The Citadel of the Autarch by Gene Wolfe
  • The Book of the New Sun Series - The Urth of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe

The Book of the New Sun Series

The Book of the New Sun is a series by American novelist Gene Wolfe (1931-2019). It was recommended as one of the best sci-fi series in our interview with novelist Ada Palmer.

The Book of the New Sun Series
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