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!
I have my king, I am his loyal servant, willing to wave my flag and shout for him, willing to die on the battlefield for him.
495.48 Million words | 2022-02-28 13:59Update
Heaven closed, hell full. So, I stay in the mortal realm as a source of trouble...
297.24 Million words | 2021-09-02 10:13Update
Years later, the old man, dressed in tattered clothes, sat on a birch stump in front of a dilapidated house. He took a sip of his homemade liquor and a puff of intense green toad tobacco. Squinting his eyes, he watched the sunset descending into the Changbai Mountains. Beside him, a little child of about six or seven years old, who was playing with two mixed-breed dogs, one black and one white, he said, "Fusheng, the most feared creature by the Northeast Tiger is not the thick-skinned Black Blindman nor the wild boar king weighing a few jin, but the mountain-guarding dog that climbs up the mountain." Many years later, the old man was laid to rest in an inconspicuous grave mound. The child who hadn't frozen to death from the smoke bombs during the snowy days nor been killed with white eyes by the villagers of Zhangjia Village had finally...
113.76 Million words | 2021-03-19 18:53Update
Everyone: "No! You don't want to!"
285.47 Million words | 2020-10-22 23:40Update
Unexpectedly, the social elite and diamond bachelor, Chen Hansheng, was reborn and woke up as a high school graduate. At the crossroads of life, Chen Hansheng is also hesitating. Should he follow the normal path and become a multimillionaire? Or should he strive to add a few zeros to his personal assets and change the course of history? There is already a work called "The Great Era", with a group of book enthusiasts.
313.07 Million words | 2020-08-26 00:38Update
Xu Shiyun was reborn forty years ago, on the second day of his marriage. His beautiful and elegant wife had just entered the door, and everything was off to a perfect start. Farming, hunting, and occasionally digging up a ginseng root in the mountains - life in the 1970s was actually quite good. In his previous life, he didn't achieve much, and in this life, he didn't have any grand ambitions either. He just wanted to live a good life with his wife and raise their daughter to be successful. The eldest daughter enjoyed writing, so he hoped she would be accepted into a prestigious university's Chinese department. The second daughter loved singing and dancing, so an arts academy would be great for her. As for that unruly and spendthrift son, since he didn't have a chance to stop his birth in the previous life, this time he wanted him to be a responsible person. But why are some things turning out differently?
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Arrogant university graduate Liu Fei enters the officialdom and rampantly beats his immediate superior, indulges in endless romance with beautiful and charming ladies, employs the Thirty-Six Stratagems to eliminate political enemies, and turns everything he touches into gold, establishing a huge family business. From grassroots to high-ranking officials, Liu Fei rises with the wind, thriving in the political arena for decades. What kind of pinnacle will Liu Fei eventually reach? If you, dear readers, find "Official Career" to be satisfying, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!
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Introduction: In this life, Ding Xiu can only change his way of living after crossing from the Ming Dynasty to the present day. Director: I heard you're good at fighting, and I have a difficult role that I want you for. Ding Xiu: Just pay me more. Director: Actually, I'm just hiring you as insurance, we might not need you in the end. Ding Xiu: I don't care, if you hire me, you have to pay, not missing a single penny... Author's Note: "This Movie Emperor Demands More Money" written by You Fang, is a free online novel chapter published by netizens. Recommended reading at: w
137.26 Million words | 2022-11-02 18:01Update
Q: How to run a murder mystery store? Jiang Qi: It's simple. All you need is to have a murder mystery store and have the characters from the murder mystery game come out and be your game masters. Then you can successfully run a murder mystery store. At first, Jiang Qi thought he was playing a card management game, managing a murder mystery store. Later, he realized it was actually a restaurant. A large amusement park with a restaurant. A shopping mall with amusement facilities and restaurants. A resort with a shopping mall, amusement facilities, and restaurants. Jiang Qi: Wait, does anyone remember that I actually opened a murder mystery store? Game guide: This game is a card game, there will be no punishment for quest failures. Please focus on collecting cards and upgrading them. Cards can be upgraded up to three stars, so please work hard to level up your cards. This game offers high freedom, so players are encouraged to explore on their own. All rights of explanations belong to the game.
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The legendary assassin returns to the city, entrusted with protecting the school belle! I am the personal bodyguard of the school belle, so it's better for you all to stay away, or else the young lady will get jealous again! [Fish Baby Book Club (full), Fish Baby Book Club]
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Summary: Ye Feng transmigrates into the world of urban novels and becomes a wealthy and handsome villainous lickspittle. Not only does he mindlessly worship the female lead Bai Susu, but he also suffers a devastating blow from the male lead Lin Yi. To make matters worse, Ye Feng ends up becoming Lin Yi's lackey. Ha! Villain? Lickspittle? In an instant, Ye Feng awakens a counterattack system and goes on a killing spree, forcing the male and female leads to kneel on the ground and sing a song of surrender. If readers of "I Actually Became a Villainous Lickspittle" find it enjoyable, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!
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It was a hot summer that year, from what I can remember.
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Feng shui is divided into nine ranks, with each rank corresponding to a heavenly level. Feng shui has different realms: understanding, cultivating one's energy, cultivating oneself, and seeking the Tao. In the 21st century, an ordinary young man unexpectedly inherits the mysterious teachings of Zhuge Liang in mysticism. From then on, he navigates the urban landscape, mingling among high-ranking officials and nobles, alongside the daughters of wealthy families. Qin Yu said, "I am a top-grade master of divination, analyzing people, places, and charming beauties." PS: Readers who collect this book will obtain a treasured feng shui site suitable for princes and nobles. Recommended readers will obtain a place suitable for ministers and generals. Both collectors and recommenders will receive benefits together. Oh my, this is an unparalleled, eternal treasure, destined for no one else but you!
488.77 Million words | 2021-12-05 23:49Update
Qin Lin was playing a nostalgic game called "Harvest Moon" and got electrocuted. Suddenly, he gained the ability to enter the game and discovered that he could bring the watermelons grown in the game into reality. Initially, he calculated that selling one kilogram of watermelon for one yuan, he could earn tens of thousands of yuan each day by bringing out ten thousand kilograms of watermelons from the game to sell. However, he later realized that by upgrading his farm, he could obtain advanced crops beyond the world, raise livestock breeds far superior to those in the real world through animal husbandry, and build factories to acquire various formulas that surpass the world. Everything changed after that.
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Zhao Tiezhu's name may seem ordinary, but when it comes to his nickname, "The Shadow," he is famous in the global assassin community. Nowadays, with the world at peace, business isn't so good for this killer. I heard he started making money in real estate, so Zhao Tiezhu bought a large set of villas and became a legendary landlord. These villas are only rented to single women, men stay away. Zhao Tiezhu posted a rental advertisement on a well-known social networking website. Lolitas, mature women, and cougars all appeared in this mansion. Police women, school beauties, all kinds of beauties surrounded him. Dominating the campus, unifying the underworld, all to make my tenants live more comfortably. "I am a responsible landlord," Zhao Tiezhu says, stepping on countless enemies' corpses. If you readers think "The Killer Landlord and the Charming Tenants" is not bad, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and Weibo!
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Confidence in life for two hundred years, able to span three thousand miles in a single blow! When the wave of reform and opening up swept over, how should Lu Weimin regain control of his life's destiny? From the disappointment of a failed job assignment after graduation to the rise of a confident life, this unpredictable journey with ups and downs, the turbulent and ever-changing political arena, step by step, seizing every opportunity, the great path invisible, the traveler boundless, the long road of officialdom, only by having a broad outlook, lofty aspirations, can one reach the other shore directly.
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A regular high school student followed an old man who claimed to be the world's top killer to learn kung fu. By chance, he also obtained a bottle of elixir which endowed him with various superpowers. From then on, he embarked on an irreversible path. What? I have to seek revenge for this old man? What? A gorgeous and sexy beauty as my roommate, and a fashionable and stunning policewoman? Okay, for the sake of my innocence, I'll go!
316.84 Million words | 2022-05-14 13:34Update
Chen Jiayu thought that his destiny was an unchanging equation. But this time, a strange and beautiful repeater suddenly appeared in his class. Will his destiny be changed?
93.67 Million words | 2021-12-16 07:05Update
This is a story of a distant rivers and lakes, but dreams of returning to the 1980s. Rivers and lakes are not about fighting and killing, but about human relationships. My name is Zhang Guobin! Sir, I haven't been a big shot for many years.
229.62 Million words | 2020-12-01 19:50Update
I am just a review video host, reviewing products such as quantum computers, nuclear fusion reactors, anti-gravity flying cars, faster-than-light spaceships, planetary cannons, and binary shields. Chen Yu: "Today, on this show, we will be live reviewing a new technological product - the Planet Shredder Oscillator! Hang on... Hold on, everyone! Please stay calm and let me explain..."
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The protagonist, Chen Yang, was originally just an ordinary person. However, one day, he suddenly received an opportunity: he would possess a special ability to control his own luck!! Immediately, opportunities in love, career, and wealth came pouring in... When a person can freely control their own luck, how will their life change? Will they be able to meet beautiful women wherever they go? Will their stocks immediately hit their limit? Ah... it's not possible for things to be so good...
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