The Perfect Blend of Urban and Science Fiction Novels Urban science fiction is a genre that seamlessly blends the fast-paced elements of urban life with mind-bending concepts of science fiction. It provides readers with a unique and exhilarating reading experience that combines the grittiness of city living with fantastical technological advancements. If you're a fan of this genre or looking to explore it further, you've come to the right place. In this article, we will introduce you to some must-read urban science fiction novels, their talented authors, and additional resources to enhance your reading journey. 1. "Neuromancer" by William Gibson: Considered a seminal work in the genre, "Neuromancer" takes readers on a thrilling ride through a dystopian future where hackers, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality coexist. Gibson's imaginative and vivid portrayal of a decaying urban landscape will keep you hooked from the very first page. 2. "Snow Crash" by Neal Stephenson: Set in a futuristic Los Angeles, "Snow Crash" explores a world dominated by virtual reality and corporate corruption. Stephenson's anarchic vision and witty writing style make this novel a must-read for fans of both cyberpunk and urban fiction. 3. "The Windup Girl" by Paolo Bacigalupi: Set in a post-oil future Bangkok, "The Windup Girl" delves into a world where biotechnology and political intrigue collide. Bacigalupi's atmospheric writing and intricate world-building earned this book widespread critical acclaim and numerous awards. 4. "Altered Carbon" by Richard K. Morgan: Blending elements of cyberpunk and noir, "Altered Carbon" introduces readers to a future where human consciousness can be transferred between bodies. Morgan's gripping storytelling and visceral depiction of a dark urban world make this novel an instant classic. 5. "The Peripheral" by William Gibson: In "The Peripheral," Gibson combines time travel, virtual reality, and an intricately woven narrative. The novel explores the consequences of interconnected technological advancements in both urban and rural settings, offering readers a thought-provoking experience. If you're craving more urban science fiction, there are several websites and communities dedicated to this genre. Websites like Goodreads and Reddit's r/printSF are excellent platforms to discover recommendations, join discussions, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Additionally, following authors on social media platforms or subscribing to their newsletters can offer valuable insights and updates on upcoming releases. In conclusion, urban science fiction novels offer a captivating blend of gritty urban life and futuristic concepts. With a plethora of talented authors and gripping narratives to choose from, you're sure to find a book that will transport you to a thrilling and thought-provoking world. Happy reading!
Li Dan rubbed her eyes, still somewhat incredulous. She had really been reborn... As she watched her father treat her with the same indifference as in her previous life, her mother scold and beat her without remorse, and her only sister bully her without restraint, Li Dan grew furious... She told herself that she had spent a lifetime repaying her parents' kindness in giving birth to her, and from now on she owed no one. In this life, she wanted to live for herself.
65.69 Million words | 2022-09-10 13:57Update
It was a deliberate conspiracy that left the once wealthy young heir Yang Kang with nothing, even causing the demise of his beloved father. By a twist of fate, a Yin-Yang Treasure Mirror that he had worn since childhood unlocks Yang Kang's life as a treasure seeker in a world filled with material desires. Priceless porcelain, ancient paintings, and exquisite bronze pieces emerge one after another! Obsession with indulgence leads to prosperity through treasure hunting! Open this book and rediscover the five thousand years of Chinese civilization!
145.86 Million words | 2022-05-27 17:23Update
This is a story of a teenager who relies on his own efforts and the help of others to step by step reach the pinnacle. He starts his career as an actor, gathering a large number of fans; then develops as a singer, establishing himself as a superstar; and finally expands into the realms of film, television, and music, becoming famous throughout Asia and worldwide. On his journey to challenge the dominators, he faces sabotage from rivals, receives support from friends, encounters love interests and confidantes, and most importantly, finds the one person who is destined to be "her." Among the countless female artists such as Girls' Generation, T-ara, FX, and numerous other Korean girl groups, who will be the love interest, who will be the confidante, and who will be the destined "her"?
120.13 Million words | 2022-05-13 14:38Update
Six years ago, struggling everyman Ye Shiyu made a deal with a handsome stranger and gained four chances to fulfill his wishes. Six years later, a quirky rich second-generation suddenly emerges and, after a drunken night, is tricked by his treacherous teammates into accepting an extremely difficult S-level mission. Starting a company, recruiting teammates, investigating the enemy... thus begins the story of the eccentric rich second-generation. PS: Although this book involves superpowers, there is no leveling up. Superpowers are included to make the novel exciting. The book often includes characters from the anime world, but they can also be treated as ordinary people. The overall world-building follows the author's setting. Characters from the V family will appear throughout the story.
47.34 Million words | 2021-08-18 14:40Update
Keeping the promise to my comrades in battle, I returned to the city and stirred up a storm, causing the prestigious clans and sects of the martial world to tremble. Embracing beauty, I won the hearts of the gorgeous school flower, international superstar, and powerful businesswomen. With one hand shaping legends and the other fiercely protecting my loved ones, I forged a pinnacle life as an elite soldier! Join our book group.
285.12 Million words | 2022-01-07 11:09Update
Traveling through "Love in the Four-Cornered Courtyard," transformed into Xu Damao, in a complete state of panic!!
136.80 Million words | 2022-11-05 20:30Update
Qiu Ye lived for over thirty years in her previous life and learned one lesson: money is better in one's own hands. In her previous life, she lacked money and pretended to be morally superior, disregarding the value of money. As a result, she ended up living with her mother-in-law, suppressing her desires and enduring a miserable life. The constant conflicts within the family strained her marriage. Finally, fate granted her a chance for rebirth. She vowed to start earning and saving money from a young age, determined to buy her own house and live the life she desired.
98.69 Million words | 2021-06-23 12:18Update
"Lin Hongyi, take it easy." Making big money should be done in a low-key manner, but how can one restrain oneself from pampering one's wife? Returning to his twenties, Lin Hongyi could only enjoy himself secretly. [Single Female Lead] In the previous life, you were my unparalleled love, and in this life, I am deeply devoted to you. [Sweetness in an Exciting Story] In the previous life, having a wife was enough for everything, but in this life, we want to show off even more. [Earning more money to change our own destiny] More than that! It's about flying together with everyone, together changing our destinies!
93.01 Million words | 2022-05-05 13:20Update
Reborn and transmigrated, back to the early days of Hong Kong. It surprised Zhang Yi, as he hadn't expected to recall everything he had seen, heard, and even glimpsed before in such vivid detail. What amazed him even more was his ability to have a photographic memory! In the past, he was proud of his literary and martial arts skills, believing himself to be an extraordinary individual. Now, returning to the past with an extra advantage, he couldn't afford to waste this second chance at life.
105.39 Million words | 2020-11-23 22:52Update
Ruduo was originally a technician at an environmental protection company. One day, he unexpectedly found a fairy girl from the future who claimed to be his "companion". The girl told him that the future was facing an apocalypse due to environmental pollution. In order to save the future calamity and protect the people he cared about, with the help of the fairy girl, Ruduo embarked on a path of environmental salvation. He developed the "Super Water Purification Series" to treat various water pollution and purify water sources. He created the "Love Home Treasure Series" to keep various pollutants away and ensure the health of
10.92 Million words | 2022-02-09 15:39Update
Late at night, WeChat updated and grabbed the entire universe's bottle, adding friends from all over the universe. Once you offend me, it's not just the heavens and the earth, but the entire universe won't be able to save you! Jiang Daoli took the bottle and added friends, bringing the immortal realm, the Western gods, super technological civilizations, and celestial demons from different realms into one group. What will be the result? Jade Emperor: "Damn it, the group owner is ours. You guys from the Western world and celestial demons, stay low-key or else we'll kick you out!" "Not bad, the group owner belongs to our Eastern immortal realm. From now on, I will be in charge." said the Supreme Pure One. "Damn it, is your Eastern immortal realm really that great? If you're capable, let's have a fight." said the Western gods. "A bunch of idiots, you've all become idiots from practicing. Don't you know that the group owner comes from a technological civilization, just like us?" someone from the super technological civilization spoke up. Jiang Daoli silently watched everything and didn't dare to speak. He just wanted to grab red envelopes, so stop talking and quickly send them out.
168.11 Million words | 2022-09-30 17:41Update
Observing yin and yang, understanding feng shui, exploring the ways of the heavens, inheriting ancient arts, seeking eternal life... The alchemist, a practitioner of medicine, divination, astrology, and other professions, excels in physiognomy, fortune-telling, feng shui, occult formations, and alchemical longevity methods. They are also known as masters of magic. Alchemists are divided into three ranks: Human, Earth, and Heaven; and each rank has nine grades, representing one celestial realm per grade. The Human rank specializes in techniques related to people, such as physiognomy, bone reading, medicine, ghost subjugation, soul invocation, etc. The Earth rank specializes in techniques related to the earth, such as feng shui, evil energy dispersion, dragon veins, divination, geomancy, etc. The Heaven rank specializes in techniques related to heaven or the celestial path, such as divination, fate reading, supernatural abilities, and longevity methods. Through countless lifetimes and a millennium-long chess game, the alchemist seeks eternal life and attains immortality.
28.99 Million words | 2021-11-23 07:15Update
Qin Fan, a student at the Chinese Medicine Academy, accidentally inherited the ancestral medical teachings and obtained the Abyssal Spirit Scripture. By awakening his bloodline eyes, he started his extraordinary life... With his golden needles, he saved lives; with his Dao imprints, he vanquished spirits; possessing mind-reading abilities, he walked all over the arrogant tycoons in the city of flowers!
841.18 Million words | 2023-03-19 22:58Update
Reborn back to the year , Ouyang decides to live according to his own will this time. At this time, Xiaomage still wants to sell penguins. San Shige's game department has not been established yet. Legends of Blood has just been released, coinciding with the boom of the domestic gaming industry. With rich experience in game development from his previous life, Ouyang hopes to overthrow the major gaming giants before they monopolize the market. And by the way, fulfill the dreams of Chinese people. Moreover, due to certain reasons, the butterfly effect changes the entire gaming industry. Legitimate single-player games receive support from the Chinese, and the single-player market thrives. Game rating systems have also emerged. For gamers, this is an unprecedented golden age. This time, I just want to make money...
331.19 Million words | 2022-05-29 00:54Update
Wang Qiniann was reborn to the year . In this year, Hong Kong had just returned, Zhao Wei had not yet become Xiaoyanzi, Jia Zhangke had just graduated, and Ning Hao had not yet entered the Beijing Film Academy. In this year, Wang Qiniann applied for the Literature Department of Beijing Film Academy, and later became a talented figure that shocked the entertainment industry...
172.09 Million words | 2020-08-14 06:56Update
Is there only one path to take on the road of the antagonist? In recent years, not only has it created a dark history, but it hasn't even left a trace of history! Returning, whoever wants to play the antagonist can play! Anyway, I won't play anymore!!!
106.97 Million words | 2021-02-28 00:14Update
That year, Xu Yan kidnapped a has-been female celebrity for one hundred thousand yuan. He thought he would receive a cold pair of handcuffs, but unexpectedly, what awaited him was the red string of the Matchmaker? A daily life story with a central dog-food plot later on...
106.48 Million words | 2020-11-20 17:51Update
Warning: [Please consume the following content intended for anime lovers in the proper manner] [The protagonist is a skilled martial artist who accidentally crafts a golden pill and, at the same time, unexpectedly travels through time and possesses the body of an RB student. As he stays longer in that country, he meets new people, gets a girlfriend, and triggers great chaos...] Critique: [The summary of the fifth edition feels quite depressing, it makes me shed tears silently just by reading the title] Appreciation: [If you can read this pile of characters, thank you very much. I hope it satisfies you. Love you, mwah!]
87.09 Million words | 2022-08-22 14:02Update
When Qin Fen shook his phone and saw the Tian Ting Moments on WeChat, he realized that his life had changed, but the changes in Tian Ting were even more horrifying. Tian Ting has an overpopulation problem? No worries, there's a family planning policy. What? It affects intimacy? Old Moon Matchmaker, do you know about contraceptives? Want great ideas? Sure, bring something in exchange, I'm not picky. Qin Fen looked at the resources in Tian Ting and realized that he seemed to be in for a rough time. Farming, dating, counting money, so many things to do. Should I start by eating peaches or taking the Nine Transformation Pill? Oh well, maybe I'll go for the big bust, it has a great texture. PS: I've already signed the agreement, about personal character, can I say I have a lot of integrity? Please give me some points, support, and votes, and I'm also looking for a sugar daddy/mama.
321.89 Million words | 2021-09-03 23:59Update
Chen Suinian divorced, his ex-wife preferred the rich and abandoned her husband and daughter. Unexpectedly, he awakened a system right after the divorce. He possessed a fertile land that can refresh various vegetables, fruits, and medicinal herbs every day. Chen Suinian decided...
63.40 Million words | 2021-05-10 19:47Update
Neon lights twinkle in the long night, stars shine in the long night! Mechanization and electrification, virtual and reality, past and future! The fate of humanity rests in a gathering of forces!
1.27 Million words | 2020-12-24 23:49Update
