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!
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!
113.97 Million words | 2022-05-02 21:16Update
Originally, "Dragon and Snake" had not yet concluded, so there shouldn't have been a new book. But because of the contract, it had to be started. The new book is a xianxia genre, and I have been preparing for it for a long time. It should be a refreshing change for everyone. Recently, "Dragon and Snake" has been updating at an unbelievably slow pace, to the point where I feel embarrassed to mention it. However, the new book has a large amount of draft material, so this situation won't happen again. "Yang Shen," the new book, also breaks the embarrassing situation of not having drafts like "Buddha's Origin," "Black Mountain," and "Dragon and Snake." As the new book begins, "Dragon and Snake" will also hasten its conclusion, although there are still a few plot points to be written. "Dragon and Snake" has consumed too much of my effort, and although it is not finished yet, I still have a feeling of exhaustion. I only hope that after "Dragon and Snake" is completed, it will hold a prominent position when people mention martial arts novels on the Qidian website. When many years have passed, if people want to read martial arts novels of this genre, they will immediately think of "Dragon and Snake." "Yang Shen," the new book, will be available after midnight tonight. I hope everyone can support it. As for the update speed of the new book, I dare not guarantee that it will be a burst, but as someone with draft material for the first time, I am hopeful and ready to fight against some fast-paced authors.
22.46 Million words | 2021-12-15 13:20Update
In the tribal farming era, the world was a vast unknown. Through continuous exploration, ancient people were startled to discover that the world was round, with various miracles occurring. There were even colossal giants towering thousands of feet high, and the mysterious presence of intelligent beasts, trampling mountains and shattering the earth. Hundreds of years later, in such a treacherous environment, people fought against the gigantic beasts and finally established the flourishing Sumerian civilization. However, one day, the intelligent giants suddenly descended, crushing an entire mountain village and wiping out its inhabitants. The heavens and earth crumbled, cities collapsed. Did the deities descend to punish humanity? "Sorry, but you were just ants living in my backyard orchard. They were everywhere on the ground, and I accidentally stepped on you when I passed by." In the sandbox of my own yard, there were farming streams, and in the grazing sandbox, there were human tribes and various other worlds. Book lover group: [No translation available]
420.97 Million words | 2022-10-31 14:01Update
Chu Zhi traveled to a parallel world and became a top celebrity in the country, with over tens of thousands of comments on every random Weibo update. Due to his arrogance, plagiarism of new songs, hidden marriage, and infidelity, he became a controversial young idol. As the world fell apart, fortunately, thanks to the "Personality System," he could do things that most stars dared not do and earn points to draw blind boxes. So, the famous singer-songwriter Chu Zhi got drunk, seeking inspiration for a new song. Late for the show and acting arrogant? No! Artists have different routines. When confronted in public, he calmly retaliates with vulgar words, displaying the charm of a Wei and Jin Dynasty literati. Chu Zhi says, "People's imagination is too powerful when it comes to talented individuals."
203.66 Million words | 2022-04-14 07:15Update
At the entrance of the residential area in Chu Hua University East Campus, after receiving a phone call, the security guard uncle opened the window and roared loudly towards the nearby small grove, "Hei Tan, your mother is calling you home for dinner!" Swoosh— A black cat shot out from the dense grass in the grove and ran towards a certain building, disappearing into the corridor in the blink of an eye. Following behind, one cat head after another emerged from the bushes. It's mealtime, everyone goes back to their own homes, finding their own mothers. ... Some say that cats are the only species in this world where the entire population is mentally unstable. What do you think, Yuanfang? --------------------------- No cultivation, if you want to read cultivation, you can click "X".
144.76 Million words | 2020-12-09 14:53Update
After a lifetime of effortlessly winning in the entertainment industry, Fang Che suddenly found himself transported. He appeared directly at the concert of the reigning queen Xu Qingdi and had the opportunity to go on stage as a lucky fan for a duet. Xu Qingdi: "Hey handsome, which song of mine would you like to sing today?" Fang Che didn't recognize this queen, nor did he know any of her songs. All he could do was bravely say, "How about I perform a new song?" He was Ye Xianglun, the genius writer who penned "Blue and White Porcelain," the pioneer of online dramas... This novel is also known as "The Killing Spree Starts from the Queen's Concert." I've created a group chat: Everyone, come in and let's chat.
240.03 Million words | 2021-10-18 15:00Update
By chance, Luojiu became the owner of a "club". However, this club was peculiar. It not only had a doll maid who had been working for three hundred years, but also sold all sorts of strange items. Luojiu gradually realized that in the society he lived in, there were countless individuals driven by desires, and these individuals would come to him and offer everything they had - their lifespan, treasures, and even their souls - to make a purchase. And with each successful transaction, Luojiu would gain more time to live. "The sacrifice was successful, and this time you have gained ninety-nine years of lifespan"... In this way, Luojiu embarked on a career as a "club" owner, not knowing where it would lead him. PS: This is a group. Yes, it's a group: w.
1,306.41 Million words | 2023-04-19 12:43Update
It was a hot summer that year, from what I can remember.
205.47 Million words | 2022-12-07 08:48Update
A magical 'toolbox' led Joe into the arms trade. The ever-changing world gradually transformed his goals... "Sir, how did you end up here?" "I don't know. At first, I just wanted to make some money, buy a house, and marry a wife. But as more and more people appeared around me, my goals began to change." "What is your goal now?" "Now, I just want to retire peacefully with my comrades. Really!"
349.76 Million words | 2023-03-29 10:32Update
Fang Han, a recent graduate from the Traditional Chinese Medicine College, initially only wished to become a calm and handsome doctor, find a beautiful wife, and eventually obtain the title of Chief Physician before retirement. However, unexpectedly, he unintentionally became the youngest national medical expert.
522.96 Million words | 2021-07-10 04:00Update
Ye Chen, the despised son-in-law, was actually the esteemed young master of a top family. Those who looked down upon him would eventually kneel before him, trembling in fear, and address him respectfully as "Master!"
645.28 Million words | 2020-12-31 15:49Update
"In the far east, there exists a strange little shop that has repeatedly refused the Michelin three-star rating. The prices there are exorbitant, a bowl of fried rice with soup and egg costs RMB, oh, and don't forget the side dish of pickled vegetables, yet even so, there are always many people waiting in line. They don't accept reservations, only allowing people to queue up in person on-site. Countless individuals charter planes just to join the queue, although no parking spaces or parking lots are provided, of course. The service there is appalling, as customers are actually expected to serve themselves, clean up their own dishes and utensils, and oh! God, this owner must be insane." - "Michelin Gourmet Magazine"
604.85 Million words | 2021-04-12 05:27Update
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.
360.19 Million words | 2022-06-25 05:56Update
The boss wants to marry off his daughter, who is a famous celebrity, to me... But I don't want to live off her wealth. What should I do?
195.88 Million words | 2023-01-26 05:06Update
What is it like for a master's graduate in personality psychology to become a police officer? Humans can be deceptive. For true experts, it only takes a few glances for them to see through ordinary people, although it's much more challenging to see through those with deep-hidden intentions. This is a story about someone who wanted to study psychology and unexpectedly became an expert in solving cases. Compared to "Chief Detective," this book... is a bit more exciting...
220.38 Million words | 2023-01-17 05:39Update
He once saw a thief named Xiaowu in a small county town, witnessed a golden mermaid by the Suzhou River, and even saw a man in a small village learning to imitate a donkey's call before being beheaded... This is probably the story of an ordinary youth transforming into an artistic one. The book is quite ponderous.
201.32 Million words | 2021-10-23 05:11Update
I am a monster, a monster who can make time stand still, a monster who can even make time go backward. But these abilities are nothing compared to my true identity. I am not just a mysterious being. I am, believe it or not, the chairman of a neighborhood committee in human society... Ah, that's why others of my kind call me: Unforgettable But Hard to Recall.
84.34 Million words | 2022-05-21 16:46Update
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!
229.07 Million words | 2022-12-26 16:17Update
Ancient civilization, lost treasure, mysterious ancient tomb. With the guidance of a fragment of a secret scroll passed down in the protagonist's family, three contemporary tomb raiders peel back layers of ancient mysteries in a bizarre underground world. What lies beneath the Kunlun Mountain's glacier is a nine-story demon tower. What is it? Concealing the tomb of a vanished ancient sorcerer king, sinister burial pits, mysterious mica, and a underground nine-story "golden" tower, filled with peculiar ancient costumes on withered skeletons. And what unknown creatures lurk here? Swarming fireflies attack, gigantic mysterious crawling monsters. A group of people fighting for their lives! Custom tags by the author: tomb raiding, technical skills.
439.43 Million words | 2021-08-03 05:32Update
What's the point of possessing immense wealth and ultimate power? I have the ability to control your life. This is an inspirational story of a young doctor promoting traditional Chinese medicine. Everyone should remember to register and bookmark this book, and leave your sexy and beautiful footprint in the book review section!
437.18 Million words | 2023-03-12 09:23Update
Returning to fifteen years ago, Lin Yi stood at the crossroads and embraced the future once again. Since we're both reborn, it's only normal to be pursued by admirers, right?
243.25 Million words | 2022-03-09 10:07Update
