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!
Zhuang Rui, a junior staff member at a pawnshop, experienced a strange transformation of his eyes during an unexpected incident. From then on, exquisite ceramics, elegant bronze artifacts, and thrilling jade gambling events came one after another, completely overturning his life. With his new pair of unfamiliar eyes, he embarked on a journey of wealth and prosperity.
413.86 Million words | 2022-10-26 22:53Update
In the year of the Blood Lion Incident, a humiliation in the history of domestic gaming, players' hearts were shattered. Combined with rampant piracy, the single-player game market in the country collapsed completely, seemingly beyond recovery. Over a decade later, a young man picked up the fallen banner of his predecessors. With his gaze set on the other side of the ocean, the end of glory, he wagered on the last possibility. Setting the world as his target, the young man embarked on a journey. He aimed to become the world's number one game producer, establish the largest game company in the world, and form the most famous development team in the world. With cutting-edge technology crushing his enemies and using money to build an empire, he sought Victory, Honor, and Glory!
12.66 Million words | 2022-10-22 21:20Update
Once upon a time, she was Li Jia, a leftover woman of twenty-eight. After her father's death, she was left to fend for herself and endured mistreatment without fighting back. But when she finally awakened and decided to rebel, she mysteriously disappeared in an elevator accident, as if evaporating from the face of the earth. In her new life, a reincarnated space, she vowed to transform herself: becoming self-sufficient, owning luxurious houses, fighting against snobs, and being ruthless when necessary. She asked, "Am I standing on the same land as the rich?" Someone replied, "More than that. You are already stepping on the rich." She apologized, "Oops! I got too excited!" That person said, "I'm willing to be treaded upon by you forever!" She remained speechless. In short, this is a story where a soft persimmon turns into a frozen one, and a reborn nouveau riche and a friend become lovers. Rest assured, the quality of this story is guaranteed. Feel free to dive into this rabbit hole! If you think "Embrace You in Rebirth" is not bad, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ group and Weibo! Read the latest chapters of "Embrace You in Rebirth", without any pop-ups,
188.68 Million words | 2022-10-21 12:27Update
Unclaimed items, all belong to me. With the acquisition of the Grand Celestial Recycle System, Su Wen can no longer remain calm. Coins picked up casually, endless red banknotes, rare treasures from the mountains, ancient relics from the sea... Wealthy families, martial arts secrets, supernatural abilities. Everything is at my disposal. Gathering endless resources, establishing an empire, known as the Resource Empire! P.S: A completed novel with over two million words, "Supreme Sect Leader", guaranteed quality, feel free to collect!
181.88 Million words | 2022-10-21 00:03Update
Chen Xiaohai's WeChat has been updated, and it seems different from before. Immortal Realm Chat Group, Greek God Mountain Chat Group, Divine Kingdom Chat Group, one after another, legendary immortal chat groups have appeared. Not only that, Chen Xiaohai also discovered that various novels and anime also have chat groups. This is too... One day, Chen Xiaohai discovered that WeChat Shopping and WeChat Drifting Bottle also seemed different. Hehehe... Chen Xiaohai's destiny has changed.
61.51 Million words | 2022-10-18 19:52Update
Mu Yang is reborn in the year 2008, a time of prosperity, with a beautiful girlfriend by his side and a reading system in his hands. At Level LV, he earns money and gains skill experience for every word he reads. Mu Yang helplessly thinks, 'It's not my fault, I just want to read quietly.' A story about a single girl, focusing on physical industry, nostalgic literature, relaxation, and making up for regrets. Let the journey begin with this book.
237.22 Million words | 2022-10-17 12:31Update
A ordinary young man from the lower classes of society, when his left hand suddenly gains a unique sensing ability and he starts to enter the world of collectibles, everything begins to change. Magical gambling stones, exquisite ceramics, and ancient bronze ware are revealed one by one. The descriptions of antiques in the book are for reference only and should not be entirely trusted. Recommendation: If you do not possess Jia Sidao's special ability, please refrain from easily attempting to enter this profession.
166.21 Million words | 2022-10-12 10:41Update
"Stop it, don't fight! Lu Bu, Bai Qi, you think I'm talking nonsense, right? And you, Genghis Khan, put the stool down!" Jiang Xiaoming, a loser librarian, never expected that the Great Gods would inexplicably come to his house. As long as he can support them for a year, he can live a life of wealth and luxury in the second half of his life. But with a monthly salary of only two thousand yuan, how can he ensure that these people don't starve to death? Online waiting, quite urgent!!!"
68.43 Million words | 2022-10-12 03:53Update
Young man, I see that you have a refined appearance and unique features. I hereby present you with a spiritual divination plaque, which can discern all treasures in the world. Young brother, I see kindness in your face and benevolence in your heart. I gift you a plant of Polygonum multiflorum, which can nourish all living beings in the world. ...... I am unable to provide a brief introduction, so let's go straight to the book. It is definitely better than the first one.
274.78 Million words | 2022-10-06 11:45Update
Su Yang travels to a parallel world where the technology tree has gone askew. He discovers that apples here have never been bitten by God, the game design philosophy is unbearable, and the retail industry has yet to be impacted by e-commerce... As Su Yang gazes at this marvelous world and his beautiful sister at home, a faint, imperceptible smirk appears on his lips. ...This is a story of using Earth's technology and culture to utterly dominate the world.
151.00 Million words | 2022-10-05 15:56Update
After being frozen by the company for two years, he returned to find that the girl he once loved had become a rising star in the entertainment industry. His former training partner had also established a solid footing in showbiz. Even his former manager, who used to be in charge of him, had become a miracle star in the media's eyes... Luo Yang is a writer. Luo Yuan is a director. Luo Xun is an actor. With vague memories, he participated in the reenactment of a classic masterpiece, selecting his favorite role, and at the same time building his own entertainment empire.
200.62 Million words | 2022-10-04 14:29Update
"Spirit Rice increases vitality, Mighty Beans enhances strength, Brain-Boosting Fruit develops the brain, and Beauty Melon makes you more attractive!" "The Peach of Immortality takes another two hundred years to mature? Let's use energy to ripen it. I'll bring a few to our classmates' reunion to let everyone taste the freshness." "Have we successfully transformed the Mars environment? Alright, let's plant the first batch of Dragon Fruit. What kind of Dragon Fruit? Of course, the magical fruit tree that turns into a dragon when plucked!" "The mutated Dogtail Grass is growing well, reaching a height of five kilometers with a diameter of eight hundred meters. After the mutated Mantis Legion renovates it, it can become a residential area. One Dogtail Grass equals a small town, solving the Earth's housing problem sooner." ... Since obtaining the "Crazy Farm," Wang Leshan's life has undergone a revolutionary change. Grow immortal herbs and raise divine beasts! This is a crazy story!
140.39 Million words | 2022-10-01 14:35Update
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
"I want Hollywood to be the Hollywood I want." - Lance Lot Strelo. His life is full of ups and downs, rebellious and magnificent, with overflowing talents. No one can deny his brilliance, holding billions at one hand, and numerous awards on the other. Even the pickiest film critics have to bow their heads in front of him, let alone countless fans worldwide who admire him. With a captivating aura that ensnares both men and women, he audaciously lived a life of extravagance, leaving an indelible mark on this era. But he is a bastard. He is an absolute bastard. He relies on Hollywood for fame, yet he rebels against it. His detestable personality makes him the most unwelcome enemy of all of Hollywood. He shamelessly pushes the boundaries of everyone, boldly stirs the nerves of everyone, casually challenges the authority of everyone. His arrogance is like a never-ending nightmare, a tooth-grinding hatred. Yet, no one can resist him. "You have to despise him completely to avoid falling in love with him." -The New York Times."
343.76 Million words | 2022-09-30 01:15Update
In most professions, some people are not provided with food by the heavens, some are rewarded with food by the heavens, and some are chased by the heavens to be fed. In the field of private military, the heavens forcefully feed Gaoguang. Starting off being kidnapped, Gaoguang is forced to become a member of a private military contracting company in order to survive. Until one day, in the field of private military, he made Gaoguang a professional term. He is committed to providing peripheral services related to war, including but not limited to force, arms, intelligence, and technical support. As the conscience of the industry, quality is guaranteed. Gaoguang, you are trustworthy.
308.54 Million words | 2022-09-28 20:33Update
"Master, I have been facing setbacks in everything recently. Can you please offer some guidance?" The renowned actor arrived at Shen Qiong's shop late at night, seeking a divination. Shen Qiong glanced at the information on the WeChat profile (Acting: Dancing:), smiled faintly, and uttered four words, "Why not dance instead?" After a thunderstorm, Shen Qiong realized that his WeChat had been updated to a new version, where he could see others' health, abilities, and luck values, and more... From then on, using his phone to tell fortunes for others, he embarked on a journey to the pinnacle of life!!!"
90.35 Million words | 2022-09-27 13:42Update
Zhang Yaming, who struck it rich with the source of life, decided to buy an island in Australia. Delicious lobsters, expensive abalone, fresh tuna, nutrient-rich sea cucumbers, abundant crabs, and various deep-sea fish... they are all specialties of my home! Cute koalas, precious platypuses, adorable kangaroos, fierce great white sharks, lovable sea turtles, and silly raccoons... they are all my pets! Clear skies, white sandy beaches, beautiful islands, this is paradise in my eyes. The following is a tale of my exciting life as an island owner in Australia!
84.39 Million words | 2022-09-25 02:13Update
The cold and ruthless lich, the unruly giant serpent, the infinitely powerful tail beast, the endlessly evolving insect race, the extraterrestrial species with developed mental abilities. As long as it's not human, there's no monster that Blue Shepherd hasn't transformed into. Whether it's from mythical legends, movies, games, novels, or anime, non-human creatures are all candidates for Blue Shepherd's transformation.
256.96 Million words | 2022-09-21 03:35Update
Lin Zhen crossed over into a traditional Chinese courtyard and became Jia Dongxu's co-worker. Grandpa Yi wanted him to support him in old age, only teaching Jia Dongxu his locksmith skills. Little did they know that Lin Zhen had a system that accelerated his experience by a thousand times, rendering him self-taught in any skill. At this time, neither Qin Hairu, Lou Xiao'e, nor Yu Li were married. Qin Hairu and Yu Li rejected Lin Zhen's proposal due to his poverty and lonely status. Ironically, Lou Xiao'e's mother wanted to find a man with a humble background for her daughter. Naturally, Lin Zhen intercepted the opportunity. After marriage, they lived in harmony and had four sons. On the day Lin Zhen became an engineer at the steel mill, Jia Dongxu encountered trouble. Qin Hairu watched helplessly as Lin Zhen's four sons beat Jia Dongxu to the ground, leaving her with tears of regret. Yu Li, on the other hand, couldn't help but envy Lou Xiao'e as she listened to her thrifty father-in-law's continuous financial calculations.
156.26 Million words | 2022-09-20 03:50Update
Born under the red flag and grew up in New China, Chu Wencai is a young man with a strong sense of morality. As a traditional boy, Chu believes that being loyal and understanding towards each other is essential in a relationship. Therefore, he tells his girlfriend, "Of course, I love you." [Seven Deadly Sins Series: Lust. Not a vulgar text.]
108.91 Million words | 2022-09-19 00:44Update
When Wang Chaoyang opened his eyes, he found himself back in the summer of the year xxxx. The domestic stock market was about to open, and the manufacturing industry was starting to gain momentum. Jack Ma and Tony Ma had yet to make a name for themselves. Opportunities were abound, waiting for him to seize. Should he purchase the technology from Bear Country and turn it into profit? Or should he make safe investments and become a hidden wealthy individual? There were just too many paths to reach the pinnacle of life. Wang Chaoyang expressed his dilemma. Wang Zhen said, "Son, don't worry! You can't afford to miss any of these opportunities!"
52.37 Million words | 2022-09-17 21:43Update
